Commentary

Call to bring back water fountains in every town to cut down growing tide of plastic bottles – Daily Mail

On July 5, 2017, in Commentary, by Erik

Millions of plastic bottles are purchased in the UK every year. Most of these bottles are not recycled. If public water fountains are installed in cities across the country, less water bottles will be purchased and more will be reused. Recent surveys support the installation of public water fountains with the majority of consumers saying […]

 

5 habits to kick-start a healthy lifestyle – Stripes Okinawa

On July 1, 2017, in Commentary, by Erik

There are various ways to stay healthy. First, excercise has got to be something you look forward to. Pick an activity that you find desirable to help you get going. Second, be sure to eat food that is enjoyable. Bland food is boring and won’t encourage dieting. Third, you can find exercise in non-traditional ways […]

 

Faecal bacteria found in ice from Costa, Caffè Nero and Starbucks – The Guardian

On June 29, 2017, in Commentary, by Erik

Faecal caliform bacteria was found in the ice used by three major UK coffee chains. Specifically, the chains were Costa, Caffe Nero, and Starbucks. The presence of the bacteria indicates the possibility that other bacteria found in fecal matter could be present in the ice. The level of bacteria well exceeded the amount allowed by […]

 

The dangerous reason you shouldn’t re-use plastic water bottles – The Independent

On June 29, 2017, in Commentary, by Erik

Do not reuse plastic water bottles. They may be breeding grounds for bacteria. Plastic water bottles may contain BPA. While there is concern BPA may cause birth defects, interfere with male hormones, and may cause infertility. Still, the effects of BPA on humans is currently unknown, and it is not scientifically verifiable if it is […]

 

Privatised water costs consumers £2.3bn more a year, study says – Financial Times

On June 19, 2017, in Commentary, by Erik

A Financial Times Subscription weekly offer to readers interested in industry and utilities supply news. this offer has four options to choose from, starting at a $1.00 for business news articles. At the better end the subscription of $11.77 a week offers a combination of news and lifestyle articles delivered to home or office 7 […]

 

Experts say healthy lifestyle combats chronic disease better than … – Wilkes Barre Times-Leader

On June 18, 2017, in Commentary, by Erik

While so many people in America are trying to alter their health with medication, Dr Klodas created a company called One Step Foods to try to give people an alternative. Many people struggle with the time, energy, and skill to create healthy fulfilling meals. The One Step Foods concept is packaging of nutrients making it […]

 

Mars was once covered in so much water, its heavy rainfall shaped the planet’s landscape – Wired.co.uk

On June 18, 2017, in Commentary, by Erik

Mars apparently used to get a ton of rain. That planet once had liquid water. Scientists have thought that for a long time and there is still ice to show it. It s now too cold for anything but ice, though. Apparently the rain on Mars used to affect our own planet. It’s interesting to […]

 

Whalsay customers told not to drink tap water – Shetland Times Online

On June 17, 2017, in Commentary, by Erik

Local residents where advised to refrain from using water from their community after evidence of high levels of aluminum were discovered. Several counties from the surrounding areas were affected as well.As a precaution a new treatment facility is being tested as well. Local residents are given bottles of free waterin order to ensure that the […]

 

Why you shouldn’t drink the water on a plane – AOL UK

On June 17, 2017, in Commentary, by Erik

The flight attendants on planes try to help you be more comfortable by providing what you might want or need. They usually offer a beverage. There is soda, coffee, water and sometimes other things. You should apparently not take water even if that’s what you normally drink. This explains why. Water is usually a great […]

 

‘World’s first’ whisky made from iceberg water hits UK – The Spirits Business

On June 16, 2017, in Commentary, by Erik

Iceberg water used to make whiskey is hitting the U.K.! Vodka and gin are also available from water of an iceberg in Greenland. Created in Denmark these offerings boast flavorful sayings such as hints of this or notes of that. The water is pure with no pollution or toxins and this in turn creates the […]