Recently we brought you the story of Spirit, the retired Mars Rover. Now we bring you a tale from Atlantis. No, not the mythical city, but the recently launched NASA Space Shuttle. The voyage of Atlantis will be the last space shuttle mission from NASA. Will another shuttle ever launch from the famed Cape Canaveral launchpad? Maybe, if it's written in the stars. However, … [Read more...] about You’re in for a Bumpy Ride: NASA Tests New Recycling Bag
Win a Set of Red, White & Blue Water Bottles in Our Most Patriotic Photo Contest
It's the first day of July, which means that Independence Day is right around the corner. It's never too early to start feeling patriotic or to showcase your love for this great nation. That's why we're having our first ever Most Patriotic Photo Contest. Just head on over to the Filters Fast Facebook page and post a photo on our wall of your most patriotic photo (or be creative … [Read more...] about Win a Set of Red, White & Blue Water Bottles in Our Most Patriotic Photo Contest
In the Water Neutral Zone – How the NHL Is Conserving Water
With about 800,000 gallons of water you could grow an acre of cotton, brew over 500 barrels of beer, or supply seven NHL playoff games. If that number seems a bit high for an ice hockey match, know that the NHL thinks so too, which is why NHL Green, the National Hockey League's sustainability initiative, is collaborating with the Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF) for … [Read more...] about In the Water Neutral Zone – How the NHL Is Conserving Water
The Profits of War – Bottled Water Contracts and Bribes
Sun Tzu once wrote that "It is only one who is thoroughly acquainted with the evils of war that can thoroughly understand the profitable way of carrying it on." Thankfully the Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction (known as SIGIR) is in the middle of a sweeping investigation of the use, and misuse, of money spent on the wars overseas in an attempt to put an end to … [Read more...] about The Profits of War – Bottled Water Contracts and Bribes
Win a Hand-Held Baby Shower Filter in Our Cutest Baby Contest
Parents, do you have a cute baby photo? Of course you do! Post a cute baby photo on the Filters Fast Facebook page-if your baby photo gets the most "likes", you will win a Sprite hand-held Baby Shower filter. To enter into the contest, just "like" our Facebook page and post a photo starting today Wednesday, June 15. Soon, we’ll move all of your photos into a separate album … [Read more...] about Win a Hand-Held Baby Shower Filter in Our Cutest Baby Contest
