I just wanted to share this article recently posted on our website. We contacted nearly 200 schools who have participated in the Waste Minimization division of the RecycleMania competition, this year, and in years past, and asked for their creative ideas on how to keep sustainability moving all year-round once the competition ends. We then incorporated many of their … [Read more...] about RecycleMania: Ways to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle all Year
Archives for April 2010
Nalgene reveals America’s Least Wasteful Cities
Nalgene, the popular manufacturer of reusable plastic water bottles, just released their second annual Nalgene Least Wasteful Cities Study. San Francisco was deemed the least wasteful city in America. San Fran took the title of Top Rain Barrel City from New York City, which previously held that honor. Right behind San Francisco was Seattle. One of the ways Seattle … [Read more...] about Nalgene reveals America’s Least Wasteful Cities
Water and Earth Day: Is Blue the new Green?
Ever heard the phrase, “If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em?” Well, we couldn’t think of a truly original topic to blog about this Earth Day. For the last forty years, people have talked about Earth Day and ways to preserve our planet. In the Internet age, it’s even tougher to think of something truly unique, truly mindblowing. So rather than telling you once more to purchase a … [Read more...] about Water and Earth Day: Is Blue the new Green?
Top 10 Most Disturbing Things in Our Water
What’s in your water? We at Filters Fast have compiled a list of the top ten most disturbing things found in tap and bottled water. Some of these may surprise you. #10 – Chlorine The chlorination of water is a disinfecting method used by water treatment plants to eliminate the presence of bacteria and other microorganisms in city supplies. This seems beneficial, but … [Read more...] about Top 10 Most Disturbing Things in Our Water
How to Survive the Apocalypse with Filters Fast
With volcanic eruptions and earthquakes seeming to occur every week (a 6.2-magnitude earthquake just hit the Samoa Islands within the hour), it's no wonder that the web is abuzz with searches like "How to Survive the Apocalypse." Opinions vary on exactly when and why this apocalypse will occur. Still, there are survivalists and other prepared people out there who want to know … [Read more...] about How to Survive the Apocalypse with Filters Fast