The Plastic Bag Diet We are in a plastic crisis. Plastic pollution is everywhere we look, smothering our oceans and poisoning communities around the world. Meanwhile, Big Plastic only plans to expand production. We need to chart a different course. This is a story about a plot to trash the planet and the global movement rising … [Read more…]
Millions of Americans are at risk of drinking a toxic chemical that can turn male frogs into female frogs with viable eggs! Atrazine, produced by chemical industry giant Syngenta, is one of the most widely used pesticides in the United States. More than 70 million pounds of atrazine are dumped on American farmland each year. It’s … [Read more…]
On Monday, coffee giant Starbucks announced a phase out of plastic straws globally in its stores by 2020. The announcement came after months of pressure by more than 20 environmental organizations asking Starbucks to stop polluting the planet with single-use plastic. An online petition to Starbucks garnered more than 1 million signatures and was delivered at Starbucks’ annual shareholder meeting last … [Read more…]
Fluoride, found in our toothpaste and tap water could be responsible for certain mental disorders. ADHD, ADD and other mental disorders have been on the rise for the past 50 years or so, and no-one really seems to know why. One theory is that the high concentration of fluoride found in our tap water could … [Read more…]
Evidence of how negatively fluoride can impact our health has been increasing in rapid pace throughout the past few years. People are hoping that by bringing awareness to this that somehow we can get sodium fluoride removed from the world’s water supply. A big step has been made here recently. In the most prestigious medical journal. … [Read more…]
In a new study published on September 19, 2017, in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives, researchers have found a link between fluoride in the urine of pregnant women and lower measures of intelligence in children. The Study: Bashash M, Thomas D, Hu H, et al. 2017. Prenatal Fluoride Exposure and Cognitive Outcomes in Children at 4 and 6–12 Years … [Read more…]
WHERE THE CONTAMINANTS ARE FLOWING STRAIGHT FROM THE TAP. By ALEX DANIEL bestlifeonline.com In 2017, it’s not unusual to have a personal preference for water. Maybe you like a light mineral flavor or a mild earthiness. Or maybe you prefer sparkling. Whatever the case, chances are you don’t want anything that includes chemicals or carcinogens—the types of contaminants included … [Read more…]
A Tale of Two Cities tells the story of citizens from two very different Michigan communities—picturesque, small town Evart and gritty, industrial Flint— that have found their futures inextricably linked by a threat to the one thing that all life requires: water. In our third short documentary, we explore the growing threat of water privatization … [Read more…]
The company’s operation in Michigan reveals how it’s dominated the industry by going into economically depressed areas with lax water laws. In rural Mecosta County, Mich., sits a near-windowless facility with a footprint about the size of Buckingham Palace. It’s just one of Nestlé’s roughly 100 bottled water factories in 34 countries around the world. Inside, … [Read more…]
Rural Kentucky Residents Living with Contaminated Water for Years Long-standing problems provide contaminated drinking water and few options for residents of eastern Kentucky. In Martin County, Kentucky, residents never know what they’re going to get when they turn on their faucets. Sometimes, they get milky water, or water that looks more like beer, according to a … [Read more…]
The Detroit NewsPhoto: Dale G. Young / The Detroit News file FLINT, MI, FEB 26, 218 — The city’s former water utilities administrator said Friday the water system generated a huge number of resident complaints about odor and color two months after the city’s April 2014 switch to river water. Michael Glasgow testified for the second day in … [Read more…]
By just taking a look around our environment; we realized that there is too much plastic that meets the eye at places such as dumping areas and even shore lines or by the roadside. Plastic is almost everywhere because it is used to do a lot of things ranging from packaging of food stuffs, water, used as … [Read more…]
WASHINGTON – Drinking water for more than 170 million Americans in all 50 states contains radioactive elements that may increase the risk of cancer, according to an EWG investigation released today. Radiation in tap water is a serious health threat, especially during pregnancy, and the Environmental Protection Agency’s legal limits for the most widespread radioactive elements are … [Read more…]
“Overall, this study informs a more directed approach to increasing compliance with drinking water quality regulations,” says author Maura Allaire, UCI assistant professor of urban planning & public policy. “Identifying hot spots and vulnerability factors associated with violations can allow public policies to target underperforming water systems.” Steve Zylius / UCI IRVINE, CA, FEB 26, … [Read more…]
In early October, Multipure’s Pure Foundation sent a team to Puerto Rico to provide aid and assistance to the people affected by the devastation of Hurricane Maria. The storm destroyed water, power, and communication infrastructure throughout the island, leaving many without access to basic necessities. The Waterbox is a multi-stage self-contained emergency water purification system. It … [Read more…]
PPC (Plastic Pollution Coalition) notable supporter Tom Petty, the legendary rocker best known as the frontman of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, has passed away at the age of 66 in Los Angeles, CA. Petty leaves behind an extraordinary legacy of musical accomplishments and charitable work for people and the environment. Earlier this year, Petty … [Read more…]
Guide to Safe Tap Water and Water Filters Drinking tap water should be safe, affordable, and taste good. Follow our guide to check your tap water quality and find the best filtration system for you. The word is out: bottled water can be bad for our wallets, our health and our environment. If you’re among … [Read more…]
Tap water is not only safe, but it’s often better than bottled water. Learn about the problems with bottled water and how to check the quality of your tap water. Why Tap Water Is Better Than Bottled Water Bottled water is not safer than tap water. In fact, more than half of all bottled water comes from the tap. … [Read more…]
Virtually all the world’s tap water is contaminated by microscopic plastic fibers, a new study claims, raising fresh concerns about the implications of rampant plastic pollution on human and planetary health. Some 83% of tap water samples collected from over a dozen countries on five continents tested positive for microplastic, according to a study commissioned by data … [Read more…]
As Hurricane Irma sets it sights on Florida, and Hurricane Harvey is still affecting parts of Texas, folks are finding it difficult to find bottled water. Take a trip to any grocery store, and you’ll see empty shelves all over where rows and rows of water bottles used to be. Some grocery stores can’t keep up … [Read more…]