Clearwater Manufacturing, a company in Huntersville, NC has created a mini-water bottling machine that sanitizes, fills and caps aluminum and glass bottles on site. The company plans to lease or sell the machines to hospitals, universities, companies, military bases, theme parks and cruise lines. The invention, which is called the Boomerang Water Bottling System, makes six … [Read more...] about Boomerang Water Bottling System
His-and-Hers Bottled Water
Stone City Bottled Water in Anamosa will soon distribute “his-and-hers” vitamin-enhanced bottled water – branded as H 10 O, with 10 essential gender-specific vitamins in each bottle – to local stores in 60 Iowa and Illinois counties. Men’s flavors include “Citrus Sport,” “Lemon Ice Tea,” and “Orange Energy.” Women’s flavors are “Berry Sport,” “Peach Mango Tea,” and “Tropical … [Read more...] about His-and-Hers Bottled Water
Dirty Water Brings Clean Water to Those in Need
Around 2 billion people lack access to clean water and 4000 children die daily from waterborne disease. While many water charities struggle to obtain donations by asking nicely, UNICEF has tried a different approach. Last Friday, the organization set up colorful vending machines in Manhattan’s Union Square to raise awareness. Not just any vending machines. These contained … [Read more...] about Dirty Water Brings Clean Water to Those in Need
Improve Indoor Air Quality with Mold-Detection Dogs
Dogs have been trained for years to sniff out dangerous things like drugs and bombs. Now, they’re trained to sniff out mold (which is almost as dangerous). Mold not only produces unpleasant odors; it also gives off gases containing carcinogens such as benzene and other chemicals that cause an array of health problems, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. By … [Read more...] about Improve Indoor Air Quality with Mold-Detection Dogs
Greenest Buildings in the US
In the world of architecture, “green” is a growing trend. LEED certification, a rating system that determines a building’s degree of eco-friendliness, is an award coveted by businesses worldwide. We have compiled a list of the greenest buildings in the United States, most of which are rated Platinum – the highest tier on the LEED certification ladder. Here are some of the … [Read more...] about Greenest Buildings in the US
