Tag archive for "health"

Dead Sea

overview, water science

Dead Sea

No Comments 11 September 2010

The name “Dead Sea” is a translation from the Hebrew name “Yam ha Maved” which means “Killer Sea”. This sea with a high concentration in salts is known for having beneficial health consequences on the human body. In the past years, historians, scientists and experts are worried that the Dead Sea might be dying due to the constant lowering of the water level.

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Sanpellegrino

bottled water, corporate watch

Sanpellegrino

No Comments 31 August 2010

Sparkly water is popular all over Europe and it is slowly gaining in popularity as luxury water sold in the nicest hotels and restaurants. In Italy and all over the world, Sanpellegrino is a milestone in the mineral water bottled water industry. With a luxury positioning in most restaurants in North America, this brand represents the values and style of Italian culture and is marketed as “fine dining water”.

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World Water Week 2010

global initiatives, water projects

World Water Week 2010

No Comments 26 August 2010

Since 1991, Stockholm has become the International water portal reference thanks to its annual world water week event organized and hosted by the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI). This world-class event is known as a comprehensive forum where experts, decision makers, environmentalists and common citizens exchange facts, opinions and knowledge.

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BP oil spill updates: because the environment still matters

Water Survey, a matter of water

BP oil spill updates: because the environment still matters

No Comments 23 August 2010

It seems that public opinion is slowly drifting its attention away from one of the greatest natural disasters of our times. The dramatic incident has perhaps already reached its peaked and new coverage appears to be searching for the next great scandal. Yet, the people who live on the coast haven’t forgotten, the environmentalists and biologists are still working hard in order to save marine life.

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Poland Spring’s CSR

bottled water, corporate watch

Poland Spring’s CSR

No Comments 11 August 2010

America seems to have endlessly fallen in love with bottled water, spending annually more money on plastic bottles than they do on cell phones or ipods. America loves its water bottles that can be found at the gym, the local spa, the supermarket, hotels, fairs, parties or the cinema. As early as the late 1800s, Poland Spring was already known as a “healthy-quality” water that could be home delivered.

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Ivanhoe and the bird balls

Water Survey, a matter of water

Ivanhoe and the bird balls

1 Comment 09 August 2010

In 2008, the bromate controversies strike again, this time with the drinking water of the Invahoe reservoir in Los Angeles. In order to counter react to the problem, the LA Department of Water and Power dumped close to 400 000 black plastic balls into the lake. Lake Invahoe was built artificially by humans in order to provide drinking water to the community since potable water was lacking in the city.

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Water Pathogens

overview, water science

Water Pathogens

No Comments 21 July 2010

The range of dangerous infectious disease is increasing and continuously evolving as industries and individuals use more and more chemical products. In both developed and developing countries both are faced with water quality issues. In most cases people end up drinking contaminated water due to inadequate systems of sewage disposal and negligence on the side of many industries and single individuals.

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10 Reasons to drink a lot of water

Water Survey, that magic eighty

10 Reasons to drink a lot of water

No Comments 11 June 2010

Do you wish you had glowing skin for this summer? Are your back problems killing your mood? Are you drinking enough water for your body requirements? Find out ten reasons why drinking a lot of water is good for your health, mind, body and soul.

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Health benefit of water

Water Survey, that magic eighty

Health benefit of water

1 Comment 11 June 2010

"I'm dying of thirst!" Well, if you don't pay close attention you just might. It sounds so obvious H20. Two part: the first one is hydrogen and the second one is oxygen.Next to air, this substance commonly called water, is the most essential element to our survival. This is only one of the many reasons why you should NOT take it for granted!

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