The environmental effects of water filters and water bottles.
When considering the amount of waste that comes as a result of sales of water in plastic bottles for use in water coolers and disposable water filters, companies such as Everpure, are becoming more and more sensitive to alternatives for homes and businesses.
Water filters work by having filter membranes that are nearly six times more effective to filtering mains water than with standard carbon filters. This is achieved because, unlike solid block filtration systems, the filter is folded similar to an accordion. This filtration is augmented by the use of a very fine activated carbon coating called Micro-Pure to produce remarkably consistent rate of performance to ensure your water is always fresh and ready to drink. In addition there is also pre-coat filtration which removes tastes, odours, contaminates and all particles as small as one half-micron in size. These particles are commonly found in most water supplies and may include toxic metal inpurities in trace quantities that may adversely effect health in the long term.
Other options available with these types of water filtration systems include a version that can eradicate most volatile organic compounds such as Methyl Tert- Butyl Ether (MTBE). Still others can include bacteria fighting agent that combats the growth of bacteria in the filter cartridge itself.
Employing these types of water filtration systems will indicate that you are dedicated to help protect and promote greener environment. Most water filtration companies themselves support number of environmental stewardship initiatives to comply with or exceed laws that are designed to protect the environment including identification of ways to manufacture goods that are not only cost effective, but also conserve energy and water.
Be keen to use the services of a responsible company when considering which water filtration systrem to give business to. Chose a company that has shown a good track record of green issues and is generally aware of and keen to lessen their impact on the planet together with repect for their employees.
The days of the inverted disposable water bottle used in the home or office may well be coming to an end regardless of their convenience, due to their negative impact on our general environment.
A simple way to avoid the negative impact of water bottles is to use a water cooler plumbed to the mains with an inline water filter. Many water cooler manufacturers now only produce coolers that are plumbed directly in to the mains water supply and utilise a quality water filter. This trend looks set to continue.
