#14
Tier 2 — Acceptable Option

Just Water

Eco-Friendly
6.3/10

Expert Summary

Eco-conscious responsibly sourced spring water in a plant-based carton, but remains heavily processed before packaging.

How This Score Was Calculated

The PHI Score for Just Water (6.3/10) is a composite of four independently weighted pillars evaluated through third-party lab testing, corporate disclosure analysis, and environmental lifecycle assessments.

30%

Recovery & Performance

25%

Eco-Packaging

25%

Microplastic Testing

20%

Corporate Ethics

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Just Water a good bottled water?

Just Water is ranked #14 of 50 with a score of 6.3/10, earning it a place in our Tier 2 — Acceptable Option category. Eco-conscious responsibly sourced spring water in a plant-based carton, but remains heavily processed before packaging.

How was Just Water ranked on BestBottledWater.org?

Just Water received a PHI Score of 6.3/10 across four weighted criteria: Recovery & Performance Testing (30%), Eco-Packaging Metrics (25%), Microplastic Testing (25%), and Corporate Ethics Audit (20%). This placed it at rank #14 out of 50 brands evaluated in the 2026 annual index.

Is Just Water environmentally friendly?

Yes. Just Water earned our Eco-Friendly badge for its sustainable packaging — such as aluminum cans or plant-based cartons. These materials have significantly lower lifetime environmental impact than single-use virgin PET plastic, which has a global recycling rate below 10%.

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