Can a sustainable approach to drinking water translate into savings?
Nasreen Abdul Rahim Ali, managing director of Hunza Global Ventures, explains why she’s on a mission to help the UAE beat its single-use plastic habit, the business returns of sustainability, and aspects you need to look at before investing in a water filtration solution. Established in 2017 with a mission to source and market key […]
The Science of Safe Drinking Water: What You Need to Know
Explore the essentials of drinking water safety, including common contaminants (e.g., bacteria, heavy metals) and how they affect health. Discuss standards like WHO guidelines and EPA regulations The World Health Organization (WHO) today calls for a further assessment of microplastics in the environment and their potential impacts on human health, following the release of an […]
Study Finds Hundreds of Thousands of Plastic Particles in Bottled Water
ECompare tap and bottled water in terms of safety, cost, and environmental impact. Highlight microplastic contamination in bottled water (e.g., 240,000 nanoplastic particles per liter) and promote tap water with proper filtration. Study Finds Hundreds of Thousands of Plastic Particles in Bottled Water January 10, 2024 Plastic water bottles, a long-known enemy of our Earth, […]
Cleaning house: California bill targets PFAS in cleaners and cookware
A sweeping new bill the California Legislature is considering would protect public health by banning cookware and cleaning products that contain the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS. Senate Bill 682 builds on the state’s efforts to reduce peoples’ exposure to harmful chemicals. If enacted, it would prohibit the distribution, sale or offering for sale […]
Overview of Forever Chemicals
Forever chemicals, known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), are synthetic compounds used in various products due to their resistance to heat, oil, stains, and water. They have been in use since the 1940s and are commonly found in nonstick cookware, waterproof clothing, and firefighting foams. Health Risks Associated with PFAS Exposure to PFAS is […]
EPA proposes bold new limits for tackling ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
WASHINGTON – Today the Environmental Protection Agency unveiled unprecedented new limits on the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS as a way to tackle drinking water contamination. The proposal targets six notorious PFAS – PFOA, PFOS, GenX, PFBS, PFNA and PFHxS. The limits, known as maximum contaminant levels, or MCLs, are the highest level of a contaminant allowed […]