Experts estimate that per capita soft drink consumption will be 42.2 gallons per person in 2025.
We are talking big numbers here, in both consumption and cost.
The average price of a 12-ounce can of store-bought soda or sparkling water is around 62 cents.
At 62 cents per can, thats $279.
In a four-person household, thats $1,116 annually.
The question is if those people are actually saving money that way.
We did the research on whether SodaStream is worth the investment.
Thats 160 12-ounce sodas, which would cost you $99.20 on the open market.
There are other cost considerations.
These models are more expensive, but the convenience may be worth it.
You are also paying for the water that is going to be carbonated.
If you are flavoring your carbonated beverage, there is a cost for the syrup used to do so.
Youll need to add that to your calculations to determine whether SodaStream is cost effective for you.
You brew coffee at home, you dont walk into Target and you refuse to order avocado toast.
(Can you sense my millennial sarcasm there?)
In general, yes.
Overall, this is one of those shopping moments when youll want tospend more to save more.
Shop around for the best prices.
Look for sales at your local grocery store, too.
Soda is rarely sold at the suggested retail price in those locations.
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The other benefit of switching to SodaStream is that youre producing less waste, making it a sustainable choice.
By exchanging your CO2canisters, you are not putting anything in your trash that ends up in a landfill.
You are reducing your carbon footprint by using this environmentally friendly alternative.
However, you may face opposition in the household because homemade soda does not taste like store-bought soda.
This battle is fought endlessly when it comes to store-brand snacks and cereals versus name-brand items.
Prepare for a personal preference backlash within the household.
The only other consideration is the space a SodaStream gear takes up on your kitchen counter.
Making the Choice: Is SodaStream Worth it for You?
Convenience
With a SodaStream, youll have to keep a supply of CO2cylinders and syrups at home.
There is a mechanical aspect to replacing the CO2cylinders, so it helps if you are handy.
Counter or Cabinet Space
How many devices do you currently have on your kitchen counter?
Do you have room for a SodaStream?
Do you have cabinet space for it if you dont want to have it out all the time?
The final decision comes down to how important bubbly beverages are in your home.
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Ohio-based contributor Catherine Hiles writes about finance, cars, pet ownership and parenting for The Penny Hoarder.
Freelancer Kent McDill contributed to this report.
