The Sydney Morning Herald online recently published an article discussing the push to substantially raise the price of water among major economies worldwide, as this natural resource becomes more and more scarce. Experts claim that in order to change the wasteful habits of most consumers, countries need to boost the price of water, thereby making it more valuable and raising … [Read more...] about Will Raising the Cost of Water Reduce Wasteful Habits?
RecycleMania: Ways to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle all Year
I just wanted to share this article recently posted on our website. We contacted nearly 200 schools who have participated in the Waste Minimization division of the RecycleMania competition, this year, and in years past, and asked for their creative ideas on how to keep sustainability moving all year-round once the competition ends. We then incorporated many of their … [Read more...] about RecycleMania: Ways to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle all Year
Top 10 Most Disturbing Things in Our Water
What’s in your water? We at Filters Fast have compiled a list of the top ten most disturbing things found in tap and bottled water. Some of these may surprise you. #10 – Chlorine The chlorination of water is a disinfecting method used by water treatment plants to eliminate the presence of bacteria and other microorganisms in city supplies. This seems beneficial, but … [Read more...] about Top 10 Most Disturbing Things in Our Water
Sex changing chemicals in your drinking water?
What if your drinking water could induce a sex change? In some parts of the country, it can. According to a recent article in the Chicago Tribune, atrazine, an agricultural weedkiller has been found at high levels in drinking water during growing season in several Midwest farming states. Studies on the chemical have shown that exposure to small amounts can turn male frogs … [Read more...] about Sex changing chemicals in your drinking water?
Time to Change Your Swimming Pool Filters
Summer is right around the corner, which means pool maintenance is a must. For pool filter replacement, Filters Fast carries a wide selection of pool filter cartridges made by Filbur, which are compatible with many name-brand pool and spa manufacturers like Hayward, Pentair, Sta-Rite and Jacuzzi. (If you need a filter that is not listed on the site, we can most likely get it … [Read more...] about Time to Change Your Swimming Pool Filters
