We don't like to be the bearer of bad news, but it seems that water filtration advocates around the world are going to be disappointed today, because according to several news sources, bottled water sales saw a 4.2 percent increase this last year. And, you may want to sit down for this next part... Sales are expected to jump another 3 percent in 2011. But don't lose … [Read more...] about Friends Don’t Let Friends Drink Bottled Water
The International Version of the GE MWF Refrigerator Filter
Put the word "international" in front of any word or phrase, and you immediately sound like a well-traveled bon vivant. International politics. International House of Pancakes. International refrigerator filter? Now, you might be tempted to think an international fridge filter would only work in fancy European refrigerators, but this is not the case. In fact, the GE … [Read more...] about The International Version of the GE MWF Refrigerator Filter
The secret to healthy teeth and bones is NOT fluoride
A couple of weeks ago, the U.S. admitted there was too much fluoride in water, resulting in an increase in cases of mild dental fluorosis among children. Days later, an editorial in the Washington Post examined the risk of cavities from drinking filtered and bottled water that doesn't contain fluoride. With all of this confusion, it's hard to determine the best way to ensure … [Read more...] about The secret to healthy teeth and bones is NOT fluoride
Inexpensive HEPA filters could curb heart disease
Past research studies have indicated that air pollution causes inflammation in the lungs and blood vessels and may also cause endothelial cells to function poorly, both of which lead to decreased cardiovascular health. Past studies have also indicated that HEPA air filters can reduce air pollution from vehicle emissions in urban areas, but few have addressed the impact of HEPA … [Read more...] about Inexpensive HEPA filters could curb heart disease
University of Canberra Bans Bottled Water
The University of Canberra is the first Australian university to ban the sale of bottled water on its campus, according to a blog post by Stephen Parker, the school's vice chancellor. The school plans to stop selling bottled water on campus by World Water Day, which is March 22 of this year. Many schools in the United States and Canada have undertaken similar bottled water … [Read more...] about University of Canberra Bans Bottled Water
