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Brita has long promoted its pitcher water filters as an eco-friendly alternative to bottled water, and with good reason. A single pitcher filter can replace 300 standard bottles of water, which greatly reduces the amount of plastic water bottles that are not recycled. Unfortunately, there is no option to recycle the Brita pitcher filters, which are encased in No. 5 plastics, … [Read more...] about You Can Finally Recycle Your Old Brita Pitcher Filters

With Spring on its way, many are getting ready to cultivate their home gardens. Homegrown fruits and vegetables are often less expensive and healthier than their store-bought counterparts, as they are usually not grown with the same harmful pesticides and chemicals. But this attempt at a more organic and healthier approach to gardening can be counterintuitive if you are still … [Read more...] about If April showers bring May flowers, what does chlorinated water bring?

Your home or office building probably doesn’t cough a lot. It doesn’t register a fever, nor does it complain of a tummy ache or go through a box of tissues every hour. It doesn’t convey any sign of illness, but your building may very well be afflicted with Sick Building Syndrome (SBS), according to the Environmental Protection Association. The EPA uses the term to “describe … [Read more...] about Is your home or office building sick?

Filters Fast is more than happy to exchange those old, dirty air filters for newer, more efficient models. But don’t get rid of those disgusting things just yet. They could help you win a $500 gift card. American Home Shield (AHS), a home warranty provider, is stressing the importance of changing your air filter with a photo and video contest. With their photo contest, AHS … [Read more...] about The Search for America’s Dirtiest Air Filters