Category: Environment

Best Showerhead May be Least Expensive – Low Flow Water Saver Showerheads

Summary. Sometimes the least expensive product ends up being the better choice. Depending on your preference, you may find that an inexpensive showerhead like the one pictured above provides greater durability and a more effective water flow for showering. While more expensive showerheads tend to clog up with sediment and mineral deposits, these simpler alternatives… Continue reading Best Showerhead May be Least Expensive – Low Flow Water Saver Showerheads

Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging is Safer and Greener with Sustainable and Reduced Materials

You may have noticed recently that packaging is becoming increasingly difficult and dangerous to open. Anyone using scissors or a sharp knife to open packages runs the risk of being injured by their cutting device or by the sharp edges of freshly cut packaging. It’s frustrating and time consuming, as well as making it difficult… Continue reading Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging is Safer and Greener with Sustainable and Reduced Materials

NPR – World Population Visual Video Presentation using Colored Glasses of Water

It was just over two centuries ago that the global population was 1 billion — in 1804. But better medicine and improved agriculture resulted in higher life expectancy for children, dramatically increasing the world population, especially in the West. As higher standards of living and better health care are reaching more parts of the world,… Continue reading NPR – World Population Visual Video Presentation using Colored Glasses of Water

Iowa City is a Zipcar.com Location

In August of 2012, Iowa City became a Zipcar.com location. For about $25 per year, you can be a member of the Zipcar.com community, giving you instant access to cars in many major metropolitan areas. [Join Now] Zipcar Cost. Zipcar rentals are by the hour or by the day (about $9/hour or $66/day). The cost may vary depending… Continue reading Iowa City is a Zipcar.com Location