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Recycle this, not that
Every time you choose to recycle, you’re giving that item—whether it be a bottled water container or a piece of cardboard—a chance at a second life, an opportunity to serve a new purpose and save natural resources. Now, more than ever before, your decision to take the...
Banning bottled water: virtue signaling at its worst
When people say we should ban bottled water to help the environment, it might sound like a good idea, but the science shows it's not. True environmental stewardship is a tricky...
I drank bottled water for a week. Here’s what happened.
My beverage of choice, since basically birth, has been soda. When I got a little older, I switched it up to the diet versions—because I’d much rather eat my calories than drink...
Science Says
Ever wonder how much water you should drink? Hydration experts around the world say that women should drink at least 2 liters (a little more than 8 cups) and men at least 2.5 liters (that’s like 10½ cups) of fluids every day. But—there’s no “one size fits all” recommendation. Some people might need to drink more water than others. Do you spend time outside when it’s warm? Exercise? Sweat because of a medical condition? Then, you might need to drink more water. There’s an easy way to find out if you’re drinking enough water: Check the color of your pee! If your urine is dark (like apple juice or iced tea), it’s time to drink more water! If it’s clear or almost clear, then it’s ok to reduce your water intake for a bit. Your goal is for your pee to look like light-colored lemonade.
Source: The Hydration Health Center at the University of Hartford
Recent / Wellness
How water consumption makes your heart function (better)
Everyone knows that water is essential for life. You can survive up to 21 days without food—but without water? You’d only last three or four day. Scientists continue to discover new reasons why hydration is integral to making our bodies work properly. One such area of...
Healthy hydration and the psychology of desire
What motivates you quench your thirst with water? What prompts you to buy bottled water? A researcher in Scotland thinks she knows. Esther Papies, PhD, is a senior lecturer at the Institute of Neuroscience and Psychology at the University of Glasgow, where she heads...
I drank bottled water for a week. Here’s what happened.
My beverage of choice, since basically birth, has been soda. When I got a little older, I switched it up to the diet versions—because I’d much rather eat my calories than drink them! But recently, I’ve been thinking about how I’d also like to limit the amount of sugar...
Sugary Drink Ban Tied to Health Improvements at Medical Center
Workers at the University of California, San Francisco, lost belly fat and showed metabolic benefits after a ban on sugary drinks went into effect.
Recent / In The Media
At your (water cooler) service
The water bottled has risen in status to be a trendy must-have for celebrities. Check out some of these fan faves!
Zac Efron has a nose for water
“Water is not just water,” says water sommelier Martin Riese—and he’s made believers out of Zac Efron, Anna Kendrick, and Darin Olien.
When your Brita isn’t enough
A group of volunteers from Maalaea Bay, Maui, worked to get lifesaving bottled water to the survivors of the wildfire that ripped through Lahaina and Upper Kula. Experts used strong language when warning Maui residents not to filter their own tap water.
Jason Momoa’s moronic crusade against plastic bottles
Aquaman actor Jason Momoa recently shaved some of his famously long hair to draw attention to his calls for people to stop using “single-use” plastic — especially bottled water. It doesn’t take much to see through this baseless environmental ploy. First, Mr. Momoa...
Recent / Sustainability
Recycle this, not that
Every time you choose to recycle, you’re giving that item—whether it be a bottled water container or a piece of cardboard—a chance at a second life, an opportunity to serve a new purpose and save natural resources. Now, more than ever before, your decision to take the...
What’s so great about plastic?
If I asked you to name three “bad” things about plastic, I’m 99.9% sure you’d list off the “offenses” faster than you could sing a line from your favorite Beyoncé or Taylor Swift song. But, what if I asked you to name three “good” things about plastic? Could you do...
Banning bottled water: virtue signaling at its worst
When people say we should ban bottled water to help the environment, it might sound like a good idea, but the science shows it's not. True environmental stewardship is a tricky subject. It takes comprehensive and evidence-based solutions that address broad issues. You...
I love bottled water, but does my love hurt the planet?
Part 1 To drink, or not to drink bottled water—that is a question that plagues some people who are concerned about their personal environmental footprint. But it shouldn’t. If you rely on research and facts (and not online gossip), you can feel 100% confident in your...
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