I cringe every time I hear BPA. If there’s anything Inspired Water readers should know, it’s how dangerous of a substance this is.
The chemical BPA (Bishenol A) is used in hard plastics and tin cans. Most commonly found in plastic water bottles, soup cans, and baby bottles. Scientists have linked the organic compound to a host of problems. Scientific American recently said, “In recent years dozens of scientists around the globe have linked BPA to myriad health effects in rodents: mammary and prostate cancer, genital defects in males, early onset of puberty in females, obesity, and even behavior problems such as attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.”
But the ban on BPA is growing strong. Our neighbors to the north will be the first country to ban BPA entirely. Thank heavens for Canada officially declaring BPA a toxic substance! There’s no word on when the ban will take effect, but reportedly the North American chemical industry is furious with Environment Canada’s decision to abolish this nasty stuff. Let’s hope this puts pressure on the US to stand up against the chemical industry.
Until then, I recommend skipping the canned food aisle and single-use water bottles. Instead, buy fresh produce from local farmers’ markets and purchase a reusable stainless steel water bottle and refill it with tap water filtered through a BPA-Free water pitcher.
(via Grist)
The Food & Water Watch devised an April Fool’s Day joke to test how savvy American’s tastebuds are when it comes to drinking water. They created a fake brand of bottled water, Potomac Springs, that uses “flower osmosis” as their filtration process. But don’t be fooled, it’s actually DC tap water! Watch below…
(via F&W Watch)
Here is the winning submission from the “I heart tap” student video contest.
On a side note: All Bottles used in this video were either rescued from the trash or borrowed from the recycling bin.
To learn more, visit http:www.takebackthetap.org
Have scientists finally found the answer to society’s dieting dilemma? Could there possibly be a weight-loss plan that doesn’t involve a magic pill, appetite suppressant or meal replacement bar, with no side effects and costs next to nothing?
This slenderizing substance is water! Results from a clinical trial were announced this past Monday at the 240th National Meeting of the American Cancer Society and indeed, scientists have confirmed that just two 8-ounce glasses of water, taken before meals, will enables weight loss.
“We are presenting results of the first randomized controlled intervention trial demonstrating that increased water consumption is an effective weight loss strategy,” said Brenda Davy, Ph.D., senior author on the study. “We found in earlier studies that middle aged and older people who drank two cups of water right before eating a meal ate between 75 and 90 fewer calories during that meal. In this recent study, we found that over the course of 12 weeks, dieters who drank water before meals, three times per day, lost about 5 pounds more than dieters who did not increase their water intake.”
“People should drink more water and less sugary, high-calorie drinks. It’s a simple way to facilitate weight management.”
In addition to helping shed pounds, water is also a cleanser of toxins, temperature regulator, and a protector and cushion for organs and joints. Water helps the body to absorb nutrients, helps to convert food into energy and helps vital organs function properly. It’s nice knowing that in combination with a healthy diet and exercise the secret to enhancing weigh-loss pours freely from our taps!
(via Science Daily)
MAVEA was recently featured on ArkansasMatters.com in the “What’s Green Now” section of their website. Tap is back my friends – take a look!
This short animation takes a more critical examination of the state of conservation efforts in contemporary life.
Envirometer from makevisual on Vimeo.
“When the forces of conservation and industrialization within a common society compete head to head, the only entity that can regulate the fight is the fantastic measuring contraption known as the Envirometer. But, as the conflict escalates and the situations become increasingly more destructive and selfish, the vengeful and godlike Envirometer may be the only hope to unite the opposing viewpoints and create a progressive world where everyone can live in harmony.”
Lovingly crafted by Makevisual.
