You’ve probably noticed the subtle changes put in place to reduce the amount of plastic we use. Implementing a price on plastic bags, making bottled water more expensive, the list goes on. However, the Government’s waste report from 2016 states that only just over half of the UK’s bottles were recycled. This compares to the…
It’s not a secret that should consume plenty of water each day, but how much is enough? Scientists and nutritionists have argued for this decades and it seems no one has a definitive answer. Everyone is different and therefore requires a different amount of fluids to hydrate themselves fully; lots of internal and external factors…
5 Ways Water Makes Our Lives Better – By Glug Glug Glug Around 2/3 of our body is made up of water, so it’s not surprising that we’re recommended to consume a lot of it. Water is a vital liquid for our bodies to function and more importantly, function well. At Glug Glug Glug…
The importance of hydration – Water keeping us healthy Often people underestimate the importance of drinking large amounts of water throughout the day! People complain of dizziness and tiredness but fail to realise there may be one simple solution, drink more water – But, what is the optimum amount of water to do drink and how…
Water & Dieting – Is drinking water important for weight loss? When most people think about weight loss, they consider a heavy gym routine as well as a lean balanced diet. Whilst both these aspects are important, dieticians and personal trainers alike all see merit in proper hydration within both these aspects, as it’s a…
How water can affect the common cold One of the best ways to fight the common cold is to prevent it from taking over your body in the first place. Prevention starts by washing your hand frequently to kill bacteria that may be hosting colds or flu, taking vitamins and avoiding people that have the…
Education – Water & The Importance Of Staying Hydrated There have been many scientific studies regarding the benefits of drinking water throughout the day and focusing especially on the fact that it’s a way of protecting health and contributes to well-being for both staff and pupils It is recognised that children should drink at least…
Bottled Water – How Much Does It Cost You? Cost Bottled water is now so embedded into our culture that suppliers are offering every type of water imaginable from 9p per litre for a product such as Tesco’s own brand still water to a staggering £60 per litre for Bling H20. But the shocking figure…
Plastic Bottles – How They Are Devastating The Environment Waste In the US consumers throw away 2.5 million plastic bottles every hour. Studies suggest that between 7% and 8% of fossil fuels consumed around the world are used to manufacture new plastics. Far too few of these plastic products are recycled and it is believed…
