Water pollution an ‘invisible threat’ to global goals, economists warn

On August 31, 2019, in Commentary, by Erik

Water pollution, although not as well studied as water quantity and availability, is one of the main threats to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals which target world poverty and environmental destruction. In many parts of the world between 66 & 75% of people do not have access to clean water. This lack affects health, […]

 

US airport in San Francisco bans small plastic water bottles in bid for zero waste

On August 29, 2019, in Commentary, by Erik

A ban on plastic water bottles recently went into effect at San Francisco International Airport in California. Travelers are expected to bring their own bottles, or purchase bottles made of glass or aluminum at the airport. The goal of this ban is to reduce the amount of plastic in landfills and to help fight climate […]

 

Joanna Lumley: Be a sweetie… and ditch plastic bottles – Metro Newspaper UK

On August 27, 2019, in Commentary, by Erik

Ab Fab star Joanna Lumley has joined water filter vendor Brita in a campaign to get people to use a lot less bottled water and go back to tap water instead. The actress, who portrayed Patsy in Jennifer Saunders’ show, recalls that people used to rely mostly on tap water, but that corporations have capitalized […]

 

9 Tricks That Save Tons of Water

On August 25, 2019, in Commentary, by Erik

Water conservation is very important and these nine changes can help reduce water consumption. Washing your dishes by hand does save water, but having your car washed by a professional uses less water than doing it yourself. Showering with a bucket not only uses less water, but can be reused to water a garden. Gardens […]

 

Will people have enough water to live?

On August 23, 2019, in Commentary, by Erik

Some people are wondering if they will have enough water to live and if people in general will have enough water in the world. This is an important question and there are things we can do to ensure that we all have water in the future. More than 2 billion people in the world do […]

 

Is Walking Enough Exercise? Here’s What 5 Health Experts Say – Inverse

On August 21, 2019, in Commentary, by Erik

Some people wonder if walking is enough exercise for themselves and there are experts that have weighed in on the issue. Walking is good, but there needs to be more than just walking in order to be healthy. There needs to be aerobic exercise as well as weight lifting in order to maintain health. If […]

 

Free tap water scheme launches in Madeley to help cut plastic waste

On August 19, 2019, in Commentary, by Erik

There is a free tap water scheme that is launching in Madeley in order to help cut plastic waste. This current water scheme is happening in order to preserve water bottles and allow people to use them over and over. The initiative of the movement is to get businesses to allow people to come in […]

 

Waterless Beauty: Save Water With An Environmental Routine – Glamour UK

On August 17, 2019, in Commentary, by Erik

You can save a lot of water with an environmental routine. Water-less beauty could actually be the future of cosmetics. When you think of all of the different ingredients that you treat yourself with, then you may not think of water right away. it has recently been named, by one company, as the new luxury […]

 

Blue gold: Water in cosmetics

On August 15, 2019, in Commentary, by Erik

In a world in which more than a billion people lack access to safe drinking water, it’s important to remember that much of the water used by humans is used in industry. This includes the beauty and personal care industry, whose products are mostly water (e.g., body lotion is approximately 90% water). For ecologically-conscious consumers, […]

 

Leaking pipes and a grand plan: Ireland’s simmering water crisis – The Irish Times

On August 13, 2019, in Commentary, by Erik

Ireland is struggling with problems with their water systems, which has numerous leaks. Though the water itself is of high quality, there is trouble with accessibility. Both population growth and climate change pose a challenge to said water system, which has been largely unchanged for over a century. A drought in Dublin last year emphasizes […]