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Water: Get to Know It, Then Conserve It

Mickey Z. — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:55:00 GMT

Only 3% of the Earth's total water is freshwater. Of that, only 1% is available for human consumption. Do the math and you've a grand total of 0.01% of the Earth's total water being usable.

Jackson Browne Passionately Declines Bottled Water

David DeFranza — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:10:00 GMT

Bottled water, we all know, is a waste of energy that creates a serious plastic trash problem. Though the water companies would have us think otherwise, tap water is safe and healthy almost anywhere in the United States. Still, we spend more than $15 billion a year on bottled water. No one is more upset by this than Jackson Browne.

Make a Reusable Water Bottle...Out of Bamboo!

Jaymi Heimbuch — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:30:00 GMT

In our latest scan to see what water bottle alternatives are out there, we found one idea that has it all - eco-friendly and nontoxic materials, DIYability, and it just looks cool.

Did You Miss the Clear2O Water Filtration Pitcher On Woot?

David DeFranza — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:30:00 GMT

Everyday, you can visit Woot.com for a deal. It might be a discounted laptop computer, a digital camera, a conference tchotchke, or, in this case, a pair of excellent water filtration pitchers from Clear2O. But if you missed it, that's ok, because there's a free alternative right in your own home.

25 Things You Might Not Know About Water

Care2 .com — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:30:00 GMT

If you're on Facebook, you and your friends may have posted notes with 25 facts about themselves. We wanted to share with you 25 things we think are really interesting about water.

Why It's Green to Keep a Jug of Water in the Fridge

Josh Peterson — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 15:45:00 GMT

You can save energy, conserve water and reduce pollution by keeping a water in your fridge.

Meet Scott Harrison, Founder of charity: water

Jessica Root — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 15:04:00 GMT

With water so weighty on our minds this Blue August, we were excited for the chance to speak to Scott Harrison, the young founder of the developing world's thirst-quenching non-profit, charity: water.

Why Should I Choose Reusable over Recyclable?

Collin Dunn — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 12:30:00 GMT

Ever heard this one? "I don't need to carry my own reusable water bottle. I'll just recycle this disposable one later." It might sound like a reasonable compromise, but let's not delude ourselves here. Sure, recycling can have a green impact, but it's important to be able to triage one supposedly green action above another. Here's the scoop on 'reusable' vs. 'recyclable' when it comes to bottled water

Convenient, Tasty, Healthy Water is Only a Tap Away

Josh Peterson — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:00:00 GMT

New research published in the journal BMC Public Health shows that most people are not drinking bottled water because they think it is healthier. People are buying it for the convenience and taste. Most purchasers were already aware that bottled water's health benefits are negligible.

Ditch Bisphenol A (BPA) Now if You Want to Have Kids!

Josh Peterson — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 09:00:00 GMT

If you haven't ditched your Bisphenol A (BPA) yet, now is a good time. New research out of North Carolina has linked BPA, a chemical often found in #7 plastic water bottles, to reproductive health effects.