Thirsty? There's a map for that. Smartphones are a growing trend, and these days, there's an app for just about anything you can think of - even clean water. Last year, we wrote about "FLOW" - an Android smartphone app that lets people snap photos of broken water pumps in developing countries, ensuring faster repair. We also mentioned, in an older post, an iPhone app called … [Read more...] about WeTap – New Android Smartphone App Maps Water Fountains
Bottled Water for Cancer Patients
Pure Delight recently announced the release of their new product - Aqua Delight - a bottled water that is free from the metallic, acidic, bitter, or otherwise bad taste associated with chemotherapy treatments. Metallic taste in the mouth is a common side effect of chemotherapy drugs, often making it difficult for cancer patients to eat or drink, leading to dehydration ranging … [Read more...] about Bottled Water for Cancer Patients
7 Unique Gifts for Mom from Filters Fast
Perhaps you hadn't thought about Filters Fast as the place to buy your mom that special gift that says "I love you." But, we do carry a few items that are practical and will manage to make mom feel extra-special too. Even if you don't buy one of these in time for Mother's Day this year, there's always her birthday, Christmas, next Mother's Day, or even "just because." 1. PUR … [Read more...] about 7 Unique Gifts for Mom from Filters Fast
Concord, MA Revokes Bottled Water Ban
As you may recall, in April of last year, the town of Concord, Massachusetts banned the sale of bottled water, making international headlines as the first town in the United States, and maybe even the world, to do so. The ban was set to go into effect in January of this year. However, voters at the annual town meeting, this week, rejected the ban, passing instead a proposal … [Read more...] about Concord, MA Revokes Bottled Water Ban
Charity Tuesday: 3 for 5 Foundation
The concept is simple, yet potentially massive: One person, called a droplet donates $5 to the 3 for 5 Foundation. He or she then approaches three friends, educates them about the cause, and asks them to donate $5. Those three droplets go out and each find three more friends and the cycle repeats, until 20 million droplets have banded together in an effort to bring clean water … [Read more...] about Charity Tuesday: 3 for 5 Foundation
