The Story Behind Our Obsession with Bottled Water by Peter H. Gleick

Gleick, a freshwater expert, is the author of Bottled and Sold: The Story Behind Our Obsession with Bottled Water. In the book, he examines how drinking water was commodified and branded over the past 30 years, turning what was once a free natural resource into a multibillion-dollar global industry — while raising questions about the taste and safety of drinking tap water.  "I think for the most part, we have great tap water," Gleick tells Terry Gross. "It's not always the case — but it ...[READ MORE]

Whats the Best Water Filter? Multi-Pure vs. Aquasana & Brita

Comparing Water Filters How do we compare one water filter to another? Source: http://whatsthebestwaterfilter.com/CompareWaterFilters.htm  Written by Yolanda White Comparing water filters is hard because most of them do not clearly have the information on their web site as to which chemicals their filters remove, and many are not even certified by NSF. Beware of companies who make claims which are not backed up. Anyone can make a claim about anything. There are hundreds of water filters and to ...[READ MORE]

What do the numbers on the bottom of my plastic bottles mean?

Source: h2no.org So what do all those numbers and letters mean on plastic products: Plastic Recycling Codes Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET, PETE). PET is clear, tough, and has good gas and moisture barrier properties. Commonly used in soft drink bottles and many injection molded consumer product containers. Other applications include strapping and both food and non-food containers. Cleaned, recycled PET flakes and pellets are in great demand for spinning fiber for carpet yarns, producing ...[READ MORE]

Are Multi-Pure Water Filters Superior to Other Water Filters?

The plain and simple answer is...Yes! No other water filter on the market reduces more contaminants than Multi-Pure - Guaranteed! A water filter company you can trust: Multi-Pure has been in the home water filtration business for nearly 40 years. Multi-Pure is the developer of the solid carbon block filter technology and they have been a leading manufacturer in the water filter industry since 1970 and has gained a reputation for high performance, quality and customer satisfaction. Superior ...[READ MORE]

Nestle's New Campaign Targets Hispanics – bnet.com

In its new campaign for Pure Life bottled water, Nestle pulls off a rare feat for a food and beverage company. It manages both to hawk a product and deliver a useful public health message.The campaign, which is aimed specifically at Hispanic moms and called “Better habits for a better life,” touts the health benefits of drinking water and asks moms to replace one sugary drink each day with water. TV commercials feature a mother in a supermarket trying to decide between soda and bottled water. ...[READ MORE]

Multi-Pure Rolls Out Bottle-Less Water Coolers

The long awaited bottle-less water coolers have arrived! If your tired of paying for high priced water delivery, lugging and storing those cumbersome 5 gallon water jugs, and worrying if BPA is leaching from your bottles, bottle-less Water Coolers offer a healthy alternative to bottled water.  With a bottleless water dispenser, you'll never have to change heavy jugs of water, or worry about bottle storage. Bottleless water coolers also offer choices of water temperature; cold water, ...[READ MORE]

The Presidents 2008-2009 cancer pannel reports more than 260 contaminants in drinking water.

Source: 2008-2009 Annual Report ~ Presidents Cancer PanelEnvironmental Working Group ~ Preventing Cancer: 9 Practical Tips for ConsumersAmericans’ drinking water comes from groundwater and rain that fills streams, reservoirs, rivers, lakes, and ultimately, the oceans. Chemicals improperly stored and disposed of by industry and individuals alike soak into the soil and eventually leach into groundwater. As clouds and rain, water absorbs chemicals in the air. As a result, the water we drink is ...[READ MORE]

Become A Certified Bottle-Less Water Cooler Specialist With Multi-Pure

 Multi-Pure is VERY excited to present our new bottle-less water coolers! All of our independent distributors are invited to attend one of two online training sessions which will provide you with the information and tools you need to professionally offer these new products to your customers. Your attendance and participation will earn you a specialized certification that will set you apart from other Multi-Pure distributors, as well as help you build your business. Date: ...[READ MORE]

National Drinking Water Week May 2 – 8, 2010

Source: US Environmental Protection AgencyCelebrate National Drinking Water Week! May 2 - 8, 2010May 2nd - 8th is National Drinking Water Week! This year, EPA Headquarters and our Regional Office in New York are preparing to attend the New York Children's Festival on May 18, 2010. Over 1900 4th grade students from area schools will learn about drinking water protection through a hands-on classroom lesson, The Incredible Edible Aquifer. Each child attending will have an opportunity to make their ...[READ MORE]