Last September, we wrote about seven water conserving breweries that were doing their part to conserve water, whether at the brewery or out in the world. One of those breweries was Atlanta's SweetWater Brewing, which over the last decade has raised over $250,000 for the Upper Chattahoochee Riverkeeper through its Save the Hooch campaign. SweetWater continues the campaign with … [Read more...] about SweetWater Brewing’s Waterkeeper Hefeweizen
Charity Tuesday: Work and Walk for Water with Filters Fast
You may have noticed we didn't have a blog post up Tuesday, but that's because we were too busy walking. Here at Filters Fast we realize how much we take something as simple as water for granted. Water is so abundant we use it to wash our hands, shower, clean our cars and pets, and even make our lawn greener. But we hardly ever think about how something that's such a natural … [Read more...] about Charity Tuesday: Work and Walk for Water with Filters Fast
Aquabox: Rapid Response for Safe Drinking Water
Imagine creating a plastic box that would serve a multifunctional purpose for disaster victims. Aquabox, a charitable company registered in England, provides boxes for water purification to dispatch to areas where severe disasters strike. The aftermath of a disaster can leave victims in desperate need of core necessities like food, water and shelter. One of the most urgent … [Read more...] about Aquabox: Rapid Response for Safe Drinking Water
Dandruff Improves Indoor Air Pollution
Humans shed their entire layer of skin every 2-4 weeks. Skin flakes contain skin oils - cholesterol and "squalene" - which are major components of household dust. Recent research shows that dust, though often a nuisance and the source of allergies and respiratory problems, may actually be beneficial at reducing indoor air pollution. It sounds contradictory, but it's true. … [Read more...] about Dandruff Improves Indoor Air Pollution
Refrigerators Add New Features to Keep Food Fresh Longer
Consumer Reports recently stated that refrigerator manufacturers, including GE, LG and Whirlpool, are adding new technological features that will help keep your food fresh longer. If you're in the market for a new refrigerator, this may be something worth considering before you buy. Here are some highlights of the new features being added: Whirlpool's Freshflow Produce … [Read more...] about Refrigerators Add New Features to Keep Food Fresh Longer
