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The History Of The Refrigerator Water Filters By : Ray Scardigno The earliest recorded method of water filtration dates back to 2000 B.C. where hieroglyphics depict methods of boiling water, placing hot metal instruments in water and filtering water through charcoal and sand. These early methods are thought to have been instituted to make water taste better, thus, cleaning it. Water filtration was further developed with the advent of the microscope, which made it possible to see foreign particles and contaminants in water that would have o... Great Fishing Trip To Mag Bay! By : Captain Great story about one of the most exciting fishing trips I have ever been on. An Urban Dumpster Divers Secrets By : Bill Hirst About Dumpster Diving Methods Barter Trading and Dumpster Diving By : Bill Hirst When I was starting out, I had no money and had to do low cost ventures. This my story on how I got going. Easy Water Saving During Water Shortage By : Heather Rudge - Global warming and rising sea levels, yet a water shortage. As the earth heats up and the ice caps melt, the sea levels start to rise - and what do we have - hose-pipe bans and a situation of "water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink"! After every long winter, the warm and sunny weather finally arrives - together with hose-pipe bans for many of us. I am lucky to live in an area that has not banned the use of hose-pipes, but because I have a water meter, I am very... Pure Water - The Amazing Health Benefits By : Mike Tracy - We should pay more attention to the water we drink, as it has important effects on your health. First of all, the title begs the question: what is pure water? Well, to start off with, tap water is not pure water. Pure water is high-quality bottled spring water, or water filtered by a high quality water filter. It is essential that your water be pure water, as just tap water has impurities in it that can be harmful to your health. One of the main problems with tap water is ... Soil - The World Beneath Your Feet By : bentan Soil is a mixture of tiny rock particles, living organisms, chemicals and the remains of dead plants and animals. These particles create the environment for billions of mostly tiny organisms to live. Larger organisms such as earthworms are also found in soil. A hobby farmer must improve soil health. Environmentally Friendly Print Design - How To Save The Planet And Look Good By : farquaar The printing industry is notoriously bad for the environment, right? Noxious chemicals dripping into rivers, forests cut down to produce monumental amounts of useless direct mail, not to mention wasteful graphic designers twatting about in their 4x4's and SUVs, there is however an alternative... Australia Seeks Long-term Personal Drought Solutions. Grey Water Purification and Reuse Can Ease Water Stress By : John Grimes Australia is facing unprecendented water stress, with the worst drought in 100 years drying out the nation. We look into the possible solution to this problem with grey water recycling systems which could provide the answer Australia has been looking for in this crisis. What is Fluorescent Lighting? By : John Billington Explains the technology behind fluorescent lights that are used for office, school and home lighting. The Importance of Water Treatment Chemicals In Successful Water Management By : Rob Parker It is vital that industry kmnows how to deal with water treatment in a safe way. Water – A Vital Resource-Healthy Choices for You and Your Family By : Isabella Samovsky Healthy Choices for You and Your Family Water is a necessity for all life. Unfortunately, human involvement has drastically reduced the amount of usable water. Luckily, the use of safe and effective water filtration systems and natural sanitization systems have helped many people and their families combat the hazards associated with chemically treated water. Salty Water In...Fresh Water Out By : davet In many poor, third world countries, even having the resources to obtain electricity presents a problem. Due to the lack of logistics, as well as the finances even if all of the logistics were in place, alternate methods are necessary in order to have the basics that those in more financially fortunate areas of the world have. Spending on Water Projects Still Rising But Clouds Loom By : Paul Carton Midst mounting concerns over the scarcity and quality of the world's water supply, a recent ChangeWave survey of industry professionals found increased water project spending for 2008 - but not at the extraordinary levels of recent years. And troubles may lie ahead.