The Hydropack is a small pouch that may be used to filter water in disaster situations, such as the Haiti earthquake, or the recent earthquake in Japan. Using a technology called forward osmosis, this small pouch is basically a membrane that lets in only water, rejecting even the harshest of contaminants. Filled with a syrup that contains calories and electrolytes, it also … [Read more...] about Hydropack Emergency Water Filter
Charity Tuesday: Waves 4 Water
Waves 4 Water was founded in 2009 by pro surfer, Jon Rose. On his way to Bali to deliver 10 water filters for what would have been the charity's first mission, he felt a shake. When he came to shore, he realized that a 7.6 magnitude earthquake had hit the city of Sumatra, and he made his way through the crumbled buildings to get water filters into the hands of rescue workers to … [Read more...] about Charity Tuesday: Waves 4 Water
Activate Vitamin Water
Fans of Vitamin Water may be disappointed to learn that vitamins may lose potency if stored in water for extended periods of time. Enter Activate - the only brand of bottled water on the market that has vitamins, antioxidants and other supplements in powder form hidden in the cap, which are released with just one twist, just before drinking. How did this concept come to … [Read more...] about Activate Vitamin Water
“Organic” Bottled Water?
The Australian Standard for organic products says that natural products like water cannot be labeled "organic." But what if that label is part of the brand or company name? Australian brands, Organic Springs, Active Organic, and Organic Falls sell purified tap water under the Active Organic Spring name, though the water is not organic and is not sourced from a spring. … [Read more...] about “Organic” Bottled Water?
Charity Tuesday: Water for People
This #charitytuesday, we are calling attention to the work of Water for People, a nonprofit organization dedicated to innovative, sustainable clean water solutions in 11 different countries in Africa, Asia, and Central and South America. Water for People is not just another water charity. The core value that makes this organization unique is sustainability - a drive to create … [Read more...] about Charity Tuesday: Water for People
