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14
2007
Home Water Purification Systems
Filed in: Products & Services, Water ConservationAshley,
It was suggested we contact you about home water drinking system options. We have used a NSA filtration system for years and it has to be replaced. We are just starting to look at water systems options. There are only two of us and we don’t go through that much water.
We’re wondering if perhaps reverse osmosis unnecessarily removes too many minerals and uses too much water in the process. Mountain Fresh (a Calgary company) has filtration systems that seem OK, but we don’t understand the science behind water, nor how our choices may affect the environment. It was mentioned today that disposing of filters is an environmental consideration. Also, a friend mentioned the issue of pharmaceuticals in water. Is this a concern for Calgary? Fluoride? Other bacteria? Cysts?
Can you give us some advice about wise ways to provide good drinking water in our home in Calgary and/or contacts where we could learn more?
Regards,
Shelly
17
2007
Dealing with Fluorescent Tubes
Filed in: Energy, Waste & RecyclingHello Ashley,
Since we are all being encouraged to use fluorescent bulbs at home, now that I have one that has worn out, what is the best way to dispose of it? Am I correct that there is a small amount of mercury (or something toxic) in the coating inside the glass?
Many thanks,
Julia
19
2007
Is the use of garburators environmentally friendly?
Filed in: Composting, Energy, Water ConservationHello,
Is the use of garburators environmentally friendly?
Cathy
23
2007
Which plastic containers can be recycled?
Filed in: Waste & RecyclingI just saw an ad about recycling milk containers and in between those milk containers, I saw laundry detergent bottles, etc… Are those recyclable too and can I put them in the recycling bins with the milk containers?
Monika
16
2007
Do humidifiers waste water?
Filed in: Water ConservationI try very hard to live a low impact lifestyle but I have a question which nobody seems to have been asked before. What do you think about a humidifier in the home? Are they a waste of H2O?
Thank you,
Sheila