Coconut water has exploded in popularity as claims of its being as good as or better than sports drinks at hydrating and replenishing electrolyte levels have been tossed around. But now those claims are being called into question. A 2011 report by CNN states that of the three most popular U.S. coconut water drinks—O.N.E., Vito Coco, and Zico--- only Zico lived up to its … [Read more...] about Coconut Water: Hype or Fact?
Clean Water Act Under Attack
Since 1972, the Clean Water Act has protected our streams, rivers, lakes, and other waterways from being polluted by industry. This legislation has served as a model for other countries since its inception. Now, there are forces at work in the U.S. that would dismantle this landmark law and make it easier for industries to discharge pollutants into our waters. Last month, the … [Read more...] about Clean Water Act Under Attack
Seeds of Moringa Tree Used to Purify Water
An ancient technique for purifying water may offer new hope for the over 1 billion people who have no access to clean drinking water. The Moringa oleifera tree has been used for hundreds of years by people in Sudan to purify water, as well as for food. The method has never been widely disseminated, but in 2010 a publication by Michael Lea revealed the Moringa tree’s … [Read more...] about Seeds of Moringa Tree Used to Purify Water
Hydration Stations: Wave of the Future?
The drinking water fountain has been around for centuries, but two different men invented the modern drinking fountain in the early 1900’s: Halsey Willard Taylor, and Luther Haws. Each man founded a company that produced drinking fountains. Taylor founded the Halsey Taylor Company, and Haws the Haws Sanitary Drinking Faucet Co. The way that water is served in public places was … [Read more...] about Hydration Stations: Wave of the Future?
Filters Fast Receives Excellent Rating
Filters Fast has been awarded an Excellent rating by the online rating service STELLAService! An independent company, STELLAService rates online stores based on customer service performance. STELLAService goes undercover and investigates the customer service of online stores based on a complex approach involving over 300 factors. Their representatives interact with tested … [Read more...] about Filters Fast Receives Excellent Rating
