The planet is covered in water and yet, only 0.3% of the water on Earth is available for human consumption. This water goes around in circles, being consumed by us, expelled by us, evaporated, and returning to the ground as rain. Of course, it then travels from its landing point to reservoirs to be cleaned before it returns to our faucets. The problem is that water picks … [Read more...]
How to Protect Yourself from Disruptive Chemicals in the Environment
Modern living has brought about a rise in the use, production and even consumption of artificial chemicals and substances that can have a terrible effect on the functionality of our health. Our environments are more toxic than ever before, and this has led to more noticeable health issues plaguing more people in the population. One thing that has become more common is … [Read more...]
3 Quick Tips for a Healthier Home
Your home is the center of family life, the place you go to replenish your energy and feed your spirit. Every moment at home should be restorative, for both your mind and your body. These three tips will help you turn your living space into the relaxing, healthy sanctuary you deserve. Find Peace of Mind With Pure Water Whether you're filling up a glass with cool water on a … [Read more...]
8 Practical Ways To Support the Environment Through Water Conservation
If being eco-friendly is important to you, trying to reduce your water usage is probably one of the ways you limit your impact on the environment. While some conservation methods are fairly obvious, such as taking shorter showers, there are many other ways to reduce your water consumption by a significant amount. Along with reducing your personal consumption, you can also take … [Read more...]
If You don’t Filter Your water, Your Body is the Filter
Did you know that 55 percent of all waterways in the US was considered to be in poor condition, while just 21 percent was considered good? In 2013, the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) conducted a comprehensive examination of the health of U.S water and revealed these astounding numbers. So how did this happen? Our water supply is considered one of the safest in the world. … [Read more...]
4 Ways To Improve Your Health While Helping the Environment
There are many ways in which we can improve our health and our environment, however when we find the ability to do both at the same time, it is hard to find the negatives. Here are some ways you can not only be on the track to a better you, but you will also be preserving our environment for all of those who will come after: Shade Your Yard According to American Forests, … [Read more...]
Clean Drinking Water: It’s As Easy As Filling This Bottle
Clean drinking water is a precious commodity worldwide, but clean water is often taken for granted in more well-developed countries. Imagine that you're on a hike. This is the first time that you've taken this trail, but you're confident in your navigation abilities. The air is starting to get warmer, and you're starting to get thirsty. You reach for your water bottle, but … [Read more...]