Your go-to plastic water bottle, a companion for daily hydration, may have a hidden side effect when exposed to sunlight. Most bottles, typically made of polyethylene terephthalate (PET), are generally considered safe for water use, with a stamped number 1 indicating their composition. However, the dark side emerges when these bottles encounter the sun's UV rays.
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam – [24 November 2023]
In a landmark collaboration, BWT Vietnam, a leading innovator in water filtration solutions, is proud to announce its partnership with Saigon South International School (SSIS), heralding a new era of hydration and sustainability. This exciting venture introduces BWT Magnesium Mineralized water, a healthy and revitalizing drinking water, to the students and staff of SSIS.
Recycled plastics, often championed as an environmentally conscious choice, face a critical reevaluation, according to a recent study led by researchers at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden. Examining recycled plastic pellets from 13 countries across Eastern Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America, the study unveiled a concerning array of over 491 potentially harmful organic compounds. Pesticides topped the list with 162 chemical compounds, followed by 89 pharmaceuticals and 65 industrial chemicals.
Hanoi, Vietnam - 4-11 November, 2023
The presence of disease-causing bacteria carrying the NDM-1 gene, which grants resistance to antibiotics, has been detected in the drinking water supply of New Delhi. A team led by Cardiff University has found new strains of resistant bacteria in the Indian capital, including those responsible for cholera and dysentery. This is the first evidence of the environmental spread of NDM-1, as it had previously only been found in hospitals.
Why is it important to provide access to drinking water in schools?
The presence of drinking water in schools can have a positive impact on the health of students. Schools have a unique opportunity to promote healthy dietary habits, including the consumption of water.
Located in Duc Pho Town of Quang Ngai Province, a 210-hectare lagoon serves as a salt farm where saltwater is extracted. However, in recent times, a large portion of the lagoon has been transformed into a dumping ground.
Due to the suspension of a waste treatment plant in the area five years ago, people started disposing of their trash directly into the lagoon. This has resulted in the pollution of the water source for seafood and salt farming, leading some farmers to abandon their salt farms. In certain areas, the trash overload is managed by burning it.