With all of the recent talk about celebrities and bottled water, perhaps it comes as no surprise that teen heartthrob, Justin Bieber, has been frequently seen drinking Vitamin Water, which is rumored to be his favorite drink. Perhaps he will soon join the ranks of other celebrities featured in bottled water ads. Last year, during one of his concerts, one fan made it very clear … [Read more...] about Justin Bieber Attacked by Bottled Water
What Will You Do With the $250 Facebook Giveaway Prize?
The Facebook giveaways are drawing to a close, but before they end, we want to hear from all of our Facebook fans: What will you do with the $250 Visa gift card grand prize? (That is, if you win...) We have launched a new poll (to the right) where you may cast your vote. The options are: 1. Pay your water bill. 2. Buy a new water filter system (from Filters Fast, … [Read more...] about What Will You Do With the $250 Facebook Giveaway Prize?
IBWA Strikes (Out) Again
Last month, we wrote about the International Bottled Water Association's video, "The Real Story of Bottled Water," a quirky rebuttal to Annie Leonard's film - "The Story of Bottled Water" - on the bottled water industry's dishonest marketing tactics. In their latest film, "The Inner Workings of a Bottled Water Plant," the IBWA resorts to such tactics again: While the … [Read more...] about IBWA Strikes (Out) Again
Four Ounces of PUR is Worth Ten Liters of Cure
Perhaps you are familiar with the PUR line of pitcher filters, refrigerator filters and faucet water filters. Here in the U.S. we are fortunate enough to have had access to clean water for quite some time, along with the tools to filter out chemicals, such as chlorine, which make it that way. But those in the developing world have only recently been introduced to the technology … [Read more...] about Four Ounces of PUR is Worth Ten Liters of Cure
Sex Changing Chemicals in Your Indoor Air
Apparently your drinking water is not the only substance that could induce a sex change. Endocrine disrupting chemicals, (EDC's) also labeled "gender-benders," have also been found in the air you breathe. Endocrine disruptors are found in many everyday products, such as detergents, carpets, furniture, electronic equipment, pesticides and building materials. EDC's are more … [Read more...] about Sex Changing Chemicals in Your Indoor Air
