Tag Archive: filtration

Sep 06

Saving a Natural Water Filter: Mussels

Mussels have a bigger job than meets the eye. Listen up for the scoop on these clean water VIPs: They may not look like they’re up to much, but mussels actively filter contaminants along with their food, making them nature’s original water purifier. More than 300 types of mussels are native to North America. And …

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Oct 09

Better Water Filtration

There is a new industry standard to help consumers select water filters made in a sustainable manner. Transcript of the Audio Podcast: Choosing a more sustainable water filter… on this CurrentCast. Many of us filter our water instead of buying it to conserve resources. But how much do we think about the environmental impacts of …

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