Tiny, invisible shrimp. I'm sure you weren't expecting that one, were you? As several of our posts over the last year indicate, New York City is proud of its tap water, and with good reason. A company called Tap'd NY has bottled and successfully sold NYC tap water, and the Famous New York Baking Water Corp. has created a water filtration system that yields water similar … [Read more...] about What Makes NYC Tap Water So Good?
Nestle Waters Sued for Trying to be Eco-Friendly
The family of a woman in Central Indiana who died when a 4,100 pound pallet of bottled water fell on her at a Kroger store is suing Nestle Waters, arguing that the reason for the accident lies in the water bottles' "eco-shape" design. According to the family, these bottles use less plastic, and therefore, can't support as much weight as previous bottles. Now, I'm not a huge … [Read more...] about Nestle Waters Sued for Trying to be Eco-Friendly
Greenguard School IAQ Tour
Without the proper precaution, schools can be a breeding ground for illness among the millions of children that attend each year. It is perhaps with this in mind that Greenguard Environmental Institute recently launched an interactive school indoor air quality tour on its website. The tour takes place inside a graphic representation of a school with cartoon-esque teacher and … [Read more...] about Greenguard School IAQ Tour
How Much Would You Pay for a Bottle of Water?
Last week, we did a post on pairing premium fine bottled water with food - an experience termed by some diners as "epicurean." Premium bottled water is made for rare consumption and is likely more expensive than your average bottle of Dasani or Evian. Just how expensive, you ask? Well, that depends on the water. The suggested retail value of Fillico Jewelry Water is $150 per … [Read more...] about How Much Would You Pay for a Bottle of Water?
A New Solution to Our Bottled Water Problem?
Akinori Itu, CEO of the Japanese company Blest, has created a machine that converts plastic back into oil. Akinori admits that when he was a child, he didn't care about the environment. Since then, the places where he used to play as a child have disappeared, due in part to plastic pollution. In Japan and elsewhere, there is very little space for trash disposal, and Itu hopes … [Read more...] about A New Solution to Our Bottled Water Problem?
