I don’t like plain water that much so it’s fair to say that one of the most used appliances in my kitchen is my soda maker. I use it mainly to make sparkling water but I will also enjoy soda once in a while. I own a SodaStream that was handed down to me and it’s a great, cost-effective way to avoid single-use plastic bottles or cans. It is an awesome zero-waste product but unfortunately it’s made by a controversial company. Luckily, there are SodaStream alternatives out there and I have gathered them in this article.

Why look for SodaStream alternatives?

I’m no expert on the subject but in short, SodaStream is an Israeli company that used to operate in one of the largest illegal settlements in the west bank. Because of that, the company has faced global boycott. In response, the factory was moved when PepsiCo acquired the brand. Nevertheless, the controversy continues today due to discriminatory practices towards Palestinian workers as well as the company’s complicity in Israel’s settlement plans. You can read more about this on the BDS website but anyway, SodaStream is now owned by Pepsi who is responsible for 10% of the world’s plastic pollution. Why would we want to give them our money?

Today, SodaStream is the market leader when it comes to soda makers but also the CO2 cartridges that go inside. Lucky for us, those are universal. So whether you’re looking to buy a whole soda maker or searching for an alternative to the cartridges, here are brands you can turn to:

Aarke

From Sweden, ships worldwide. Products: soda makers, cartridges (Sweden only).

Bubliq

From Denmark, ships to Europe and North America. Products: soda makers, syrups.

Carbon8

From USA, ships to USA. Products: soda makers, cartridges.

Drinkmate

From USA, ships worldwide. Products: soda makers, cartridges (depending on country).

Grohe Blue

From Germany, available in retail stores. Products: soda makers, sparkling water faucets, cartridges.

My Soda

From Finland, ships to Europe. Products: soda makers, cartridges (depending on country), syrups.

Ninja Thirsti

From USA, ships to North America. Products: soda makers, cartridges (USA only), syrups.

Nordic soda

From Denmark, ships to Denmark. Products: cartridges.

Oh Bubbles

From New Zealand, ships to New Zealand, UK and Ireland. Products: soda makers, cartridges, syrups.

Six barrel soda

From Australia, ships to Australia. Products: soda makers, syrups.

Sodasense

From USA, ships to USA. Products: cartridges.

Soda King

From Australia, ships to Australia. Products: soda makers, cartridges, syrups.

Spärkel

From USA, ships to USA. Products: cartridge free soda makers, carbonators, syrups.

Twenty-39

From USA, ships to USA, UK, Australia and New Zealand. Products: soda makers.

Waterworks

From: Germany, ships to Germany and Austria. Products: soda makers, cartridges, syrups.