Turning to filtered water

(Published in Jakarta Post, read on JP website here)

If offered two options, a glass of boiled water or a glass with filtered water, then Indra Suryawati from Tumpang subdistrict, Malang, East Java, will, without doubt, take the latter.

“It tastes fresher, compared to when I drink boiled water,” said the 31-year-old mother of two. But the important thing was that “the water is free of bacteria and consuming filtered water allows me to be more economical”.
She […]

Winners of 2016 Ashden International Awards announced

Alliance, Original article here: https://www.alliancemagazine.org/blog/winners-of-2016-ashden-international-awards-announced/

Winners of 2016 Ashden International Awards announced

The Awards are a globally recognised measure of excellence in the field of sustainable energy and each winner receives up to £30,000 prize money as well
as tailored support to scale up their work.

The six winners of the 2016 Ashden International Awards are:

Bridges to Prosperity not only builds bridges but also teaches communities how to build and maintain these connections […]

Microplastics in Drinking Water: how Nazava Water Filters Can Help

Microplastics are everywhere, in the food we eat, the air we breathe and the water we drink. With Nazava water filters you can reduce your plastic intake and reduce the amount of plastic in the environment.

Microplastic contamination has been found in tap water in countries around the world ( see orbmedia report and related guardian article ) . Nazava has received many questions about this and […]

Volcanic ash in drinking water – health implications

Every time when one of the numerous volcanoes (mount Agung, Merapi)  is erupting Nazava gets a lot of questions about volcanic ash in drinking water and how Nazava water filters can help getting save drinking water.

 Summary

• Elements in volcanic ash that dissolve into drinking water are not considered a health risk except for flouride
• During a volcanic eruption do not use rainwater as a source for your […]

150 000 volcano refugees in Bali need water urgently please support them now!

Mount Agung volcano in Bali, Indonesia is about to erupt

As you might already know, the imminent eruption of Mount Agung in Bali Indonesia has displaced over 150,000 people staying in over hundred refugee camps.

The volcano refugees these camps, families, mothers and children do not have access to drinking water.

How to help the volcano refugees

But with just 20 euro you can help out. 
Donations can be […]