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New Book WATER MATTERS

November 20th, 2011
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From Alternet, one of the most important alternative news sources:

With Black Friday approaching, many Americans will be rushing to the store to buy, buy, buy — and many others may be proudly staying away, swearing off the pressure to consume. But when it comes to water, we're all avid consumers — and not just during the holidays. We need to drink it every day just to survive, and it's necessary for growing our food, keeping ourselves clean, and powering our cars and homes, too.

SAFE WATER: The New Pepsi Challenge

March 23rd, 2011
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by John Bain (GoodB's Green Blogger)  The plastic bottle may soon be going the way of the professional fracker.

PepsiCo recently announced a new bottle made entirely of plant material – that’s right, PepsiCo, and this thing is 100% made from plants. As a bonus, the production of the bottle employs things you once thought were waste products – corn husks and the like.  

Do you want to change the world?

November 15th, 2010
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We do.  And yes, we could use your help.  TurnToTap is looking for volunteers who would like to help run this site and increase the reach of what we have been doing for the past couple of years.  If you have a few hours a week to give to what we think is an important and meaningful project, please send an email to editor@turntotap.com.  We need help with research, posting water stories and news, writing blog posts, putting out our newsletter, Facebook, Twitter and more.  No experience is necessary, just a commitment, some energy and some time.

Derrick Jensen: High on Progress

September 13th, 2010
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Derrick Jensen is one of my heroes, his deep commitment to the natural world and opposition to the current destructive culture is unmatched.  His essay, "High on Progress" in the Orion Magazine May/June essay should be read by anyone who wonders how we can move beyond our current gridlock of ideas and actions for change.  Here is an excerpt:

Just say no to bottled water, say Linfield College students

February 3rd, 2012
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McMINNVILLE, Ore. — Two Linfield College students recently produced “Tap That,” a short documentary that warns of the dangers of bottled water. They have been sharing their views on campus and public radio, and would like to see the product banned from schools across the state.

Linfield College students Annika Yates, left, and Collin Morris are working to ban bottled water on campusLinfield College students Annika Yates, left, and Collin Morris are working to ban bottled water on campus
Linfield College students Annika Yates, left, and Collin Morris are working to ban bottled water on campus

Strengthen Your Water Activism

March 23rd, 2011
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From the Jane Goodall Institute:  Want to get political on water issues? Check out these websites before getting started. They’re packed full of tools and resources that will help you understand the issues, provide opportunities for action, keep you up to date on the latest water news and events, support your activities, and connect you to activists around the globe.

NYC’s Water-on-the-Go Program Celebrates Summer With Independence from Bottled Water

July 12th, 2010
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The 10 portable water fountains are hooked up to and removed from fire hydrants. The fountains include faucets for drinking water or for filling water bottles, as well as for pets (do not worry germaphobes the pets faucets are in separate bowls). The fountains are being rotated around the city according to a summer schedule. Locations include: Brooklyn and Bronx Borough Halls, Times Square, Union Square Greenmarket, as well rotating weekend events such as concerts in Battery and Central Park and walks in Staten Island, Sunnyside, and the Bronx.