How should you recycle plastics? It’s a bit complicated, but in this article we’ll try to make things easier for you. The first priorities should be refuse, reduce and reuse, but recycling also plays an important role in reducing pollution and laying the foundations for a more sustainable world. Why is plastic recycling not enough? Simply recycling plastics does not compensate for the environmental damage caused when the resource is extracted, the plastic is manufactured and the final product is transported to the consumer. Therefore, we should all try to minimize the amount of plastics we use. For example, use reusable glass containers for storing and heating food, a stainless steel to-go coffee cup instead of single-use plastics, and a...
Many water hobbyists and companies that want to promote water filters for tap water use TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) as the main method of testing water quality. The reason is that it is very easy and cheap to measure. The problem is that it is not a good measure and is very limited in terms of water quality parameters. Below is a simplified explanation of what TDS is and to what extent it should be used as a measure of water quality. What is TDS in tap water? TDS consists of inorganic salts and small amounts of organic matter that are dissolved in water. The main constituents are usually the cations calcium, magnesium, sodium and potassium and the anions carbonate,...
Ditch bottled water and save money Are you still buying bottled water or do you know someone who does? You’re not alone. In Europe, 65 million households drink mainly bottled water, spending an average of €300 per year on it. The problem is that it’s actually less safe than bottled water* and less than 50% of bottles are recycled. What if there was a better, cheaper solution? Now there is. EcoPro is the result of 7 years of research and development to create a smaller, super-filtering and affordable water filter. It's healthier than bottled water*. Water tastes great with over 95% of chlorine and chloramine removed Save 150 to 1000 euros per year compared to bottled water The filter can...
Written by Magnus Jern We are often asked if tap water, or more specifically, is tap water safe for babies? As parents, we are all super concerned about the well-being of our little ones. Two of the co-founders of Tapp Water recently became parents themselves and spent a lot of time researching this topic before making a decision. In this article, we will share our research and conclusion. Please note that babies under 6 months should not drink tap water, so this article refers to water used for baby formula and drinking water for babies over 6 months. 1. Why do we boil water? Babies have immature immune systems, so we want to make sure that your baby is not...
Written by Magnus Jern How much money will you save with a water filter? Water makes up almost 2/3 of our body, so drinking clean water is essential for our well-being. It’s no wonder so many people spend money on bottled water. But is bottled water really better for you? What if there was a better alternative? The cost of bottled water What most people don’t realize is how much money they spend on bottled water over the course of a year. Depending on the brand they choose, it could be anywhere from $150 to thousands of dollars a year. Check out our bottled water calculator for more information. The worst part is that there is no scientific evidence that...
