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Water and Health
What is the relevancy between water and health? Everyone has heard that eight cups of water per day is necessary for proper function. But how much water do we really need, and what does it even do? In short, water and health go hand in hand. Here’s why: What is the science of hydration?…
True Life of a Plastic Bottle
True Life of a Plastic Bottle We see plastic bottles everywhere, the majority of which can be found in the trash. You may be done with it, but the bottle still has a long way to go before reaching it’s final resting place. Bottled water companies spend millions each year on advertising and Americans purchase an increasing number…
The Art of the Bottled Water Scam
When bottled water first hit American shelves, it made an impact almost immediately. In 1976, Americans were only drinking 1.6 gallons per person, by 2002 it was up to 18.2 gallons, and now we’re averaging a colossal 29.2 gallons per person-more than beer or milk. So why the dramatic increase in bottled water consumption? As far as…
BeCause Water Interview with Doug Bennett
BeCause Water Interview with Doug Bennett We recently talked to Doug Bennett of the Southern Nevada Water Authority about water sustainability and efficiency. He has worked to maximize water efficiency in one of the driest areas in the country, and knows a great deal about public water management. BW: What is…
BeCauseWater Scavenger Hunt
BeCauseWater Scavenger Hunt So the first ever BeCause Water scavenger hunt was held last weekend as we hydrated, educated, and entertained at Greenfest. Congratulations to our $100 1st place winner team, “Hot Chicks with Kids” and to our runner-up Neil the Engineer who won a $50 gift certificate to Game On. …
Best MA Beaches Close to Boston
We’ve all done it- it’s that beautiful mid 80′s Saturday morning that screams beach day. No work duties, plenty of sunblock, but the excuses start to pour in to potentially call of the adventure to the shore. At the top of the excuses list sits the most deadly- “IT”S TOO FAR”. Here’s the deal-…
What is BPA and What are the Dangers?
Featured Blogger: Coventina I’m on a journey towards sustainability. I’m your average consumer. I’m not an activist (yet). I’m married, a working mother, a wife, and from New England. I admit I‘ve been pretty casual about protecting the environment. In the past I’ve even been a bit cynical about “tree huggers.” My thought process has been “I recycle;…