If you've kicked the bottled water habit and stopped eating canned foods to eliminate your exposure to BPA, it may not be sufficient to stop there, according to a recent study that found large amounts of this toxic chemical in store receipts. The Environmental Working Group collected 36 receipts and commissioned the University of Missouri Division of Biological Sciences … [Read more...] about BPA Found in Store Receipts
Premium Bottled Water Can Enhance a Fine Dining Experience
A bottled water tasting and food pairing event was recently sponsored by Sweetwater LLC at Joe's Restaurant in Venice, CA on Aug. 12. The event featured a three-course dinner menu paired with six different bottles of water. According to an article in The Earth Times, "Water is not just water." Like wine, water has different characteristics that it picks up from the land it … [Read more...] about Premium Bottled Water Can Enhance a Fine Dining Experience
EPA Develops New Water Quality Software
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in partnership with the Department of Energy (DOE) has developed a new water quality software to improve our drinking water systems and ensure the safety of our nation's water supply. The software is named "Canary," perhaps taken from the phrase "canary in a coalmine"; when one canary dies down below, miners are alerted to … [Read more...] about EPA Develops New Water Quality Software
Justin Bieber Attacked by Bottled Water
With all of the recent talk about celebrities and bottled water, perhaps it comes as no surprise that teen heartthrob, Justin Bieber, has been frequently seen drinking Vitamin Water, which is rumored to be his favorite drink. Perhaps he will soon join the ranks of other celebrities featured in bottled water ads. Last year, during one of his concerts, one fan made it very clear … [Read more...] about Justin Bieber Attacked by Bottled Water
What Will You Do With the $250 Facebook Giveaway Prize?
The Facebook giveaways are drawing to a close, but before they end, we want to hear from all of our Facebook fans: What will you do with the $250 Visa gift card grand prize? (That is, if you win...) We have launched a new poll (to the right) where you may cast your vote. The options are: 1. Pay your water bill. 2. Buy a new water filter system (from Filters Fast, … [Read more...] about What Will You Do With the $250 Facebook Giveaway Prize?
