We worry about many different types of contaminants in our water supply: chlorine, arsenic, lead, and iron to name just a few, but, according to Fox News, researchers at Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto, Onatario have discovered a new possible addition to the list: estrogen. Dr. David Margel, a study researcher, states that "several studies now have found an association … [Read more...] about New Study Finds Possible Link Between Water Supply and Prostate Cancer
Enter Our Thanksgiving Photo Contest and Win a Prize
Thanksgiving is less than a week away and before you fill your bellies with turkey, we'd like to hear what all of you are thankful for. That's why we're hosting a new "Thanksgiving Photo Contest." To enter, post a picture on our Facebook wall of what you are most thankful for. Whether it's family, friends, a prized possession, or something else unique and personal, we'd love to … [Read more...] about Enter Our Thanksgiving Photo Contest and Win a Prize
Copper and Mercury in your Water? Protect Yourself!
Do you know what’s in your family’s drinking water? Asbestos, antimony, copper and even chromium can be found in in your home's drinking water. According to the Drinking Water Contaminants Chart produced by the Environmental Protection Agency, there are microorganisms, disinfectants, organic chemicals and even radionuclides found in your primary drinking water. While there … [Read more...] about Copper and Mercury in your Water? Protect Yourself!
10 Affordable and Practical Gift Ideas for the Holiday Season
Now-a-days people are more focused on buying gifts with a specific purpose in mind. Gone are the days of purchasing an impractical gift just for the sake of saying you gave someone a present. We understand what it’s like to streamline our household budgets, but at the same time we are savvier about giving gifts that will be remembered and appreciated for years to come. Filters … [Read more...] about 10 Affordable and Practical Gift Ideas for the Holiday Season
Levi Strauss to Produce Jeans while Conserving Water
How many gallons of water do you think it takes to produce one pair of jeans? Levi Strauss & Company knows: typically 919 gallons. The New York Times reports that those 919 gallons “include the water that goes into irrigating the cotton crop, stitching the jeans together and washing them scores of times at home.” For Levi Strauss, that number is too high. That’s why the … [Read more...] about Levi Strauss to Produce Jeans while Conserving Water
