Temps de lecture : 4 minutes Presented as the solution to all our limescale issues, water softeners are not universally accepted by the public. The arguments between the users and those against are numerous. Convenience, economy and health are at the heart of the debate. Pros and cons collide on a sensitive issue: water treatment. This week, Bricoleur Du Dimanche takes […]
Temps de lecture : 3 minutes Are we really safe from these chlorinated residues? We can wonder about the long-term effects of the regular intake of this very reactive molecule. A 2008 report by the French health watchdog (Institut de veille sanitaire) has been ignored, although its conclusions are worrying to say the least. In fact, it is necessary to know […]
Temps de lecture : 2 minutes Drinking lots of water (I repeat, water), especially in hot weather, is the first good health reflex. But how can we reconcile the liters of water we consume with our thirst to protect the planet? Given the growing distrust of tap water (suspected of containing nitrates, pesticides, hormone residues, etc.) and the desire to avoid […]
Temps de lecture : 2 minutes In addition to tap water, bottled water is also contaminated with plastic microparticles. A new U.S. study has found them in 93% of its samples of well-known brand bottles from around the world. In September, an earlier U.S. study found plastic microfibers (invisible to the naked eye) in tap water around the world. A little […]
Temps de lecture : 3 minutes For a long time, various scientists have tried the carbon-silver combination, wanting to take advantage of the marvelous filtration properties of activated carbon for water treatment, while freeing themselves from the problems of bacterial contamination through the presence of silver, which has bacteriostatic effects. The bacteriostatic properties of silver (and other heavy metals) have been […]
Temps de lecture : 4 minutes Running water is a controlled drinkable product. It is subject to strict regulations and undergoes daily checks at the pumping stations, during its various physicochemical treatments and when it leaves the water treatment plants. Measure the quality of your tap water in a few minutes The quality of tap water varies greatly depending […]
Temps de lecture : 2 minutes Water pollution has become one of the major concerns in our society and around the world. Drugs, pesticides… What exactly are we swallowing when we drink a glass of water? Human activities cause water pollution: rivers, of course, but also groundwater, brackish water or even rainwater, dew, snow and polar ice, all these environments are […]
Temps de lecture : 2 minutes Is having drinking water in your home enough insurance to drink tap water with peace of mind? Why not have access to living water? What do we mean by “living water”? We can say that water is alive when it is structured, that is, when it is composed of 6 molecules forming a hexagon. […]
Temps de lecture : < 1 minute More and more luxury travelers are becoming environmentally conscious and are pushing hoteliers to demonstrate environmental sustainability initiatives. Mauritian hotel groups have taken these issues to heart, and sustainable development initiatives are many and varied. But since the pandemic, a new trend has emerged: wellness tourism, whose main players are travelers who are very concerned […]
Temps de lecture : 3 minutes In France, the water distributed to households is potable and meets very strict microbiological quality standards. Despite this, 1 out of 3 French people continue to consume bottled water, despite the fact that this consumption habit has a higher financial and environmental cost than the consumption of tap water. Why this lack of confidence in […]
Temps de lecture : 2 minutes Become aware of your daily water consumption and take environmentally responsible actions. If we were fully aware of our daily water consumption, would we act differently to change our habits? Each person consumes an average of 150 liters of water per day, which equals 55m3 of water per year and per person. This consumption can […]
Temps de lecture : 2 minutes With the growing awareness of eco-responsibility and the environment, many homeowners and renters are looking for an alternative to drinking water. If some have turned to drinking bottled water due to a lack of confidence in the quality of the potable water provided in their homes, others have already opted for a filtration system. When […]
Temps de lecture : 2 minutes Hard water is water that contains magnesium and calcium molecules. These 2 minerals are “wellness assets” that play an important role in the proper functioning of the body. The calcium present in the human body (1 to 1.2 kg) contributes to the consolidation of bones and the formation of teeth. It also plays a role […]
Temps de lecture : 2 minutes Become an actor in the fight against the destruction of the environment by adopting the use of a gourd for your daily water consumption. A reusable and durable container, the gourd has become a trendy object, but not only. If we analyze the advantages of this object, we quickly realize that it is economical, ecological […]
Temps de lecture : < 1 minute Facing an increased competition, you have managed to differentiate yourself through your unparalleled expertise, but is this enough to ensure a competitive advantage over time? In a market as competitive as hairdressing, know-how is no longer enough to ensure longevity in the hearts of clients. What if the quality of the water you use in […]
Temps de lecture : 3 minutes “In March 2022, 175 nations voted to end plastic pollution and develop a legally binding international agreement by 2024” (source: news.un.org). Caution, this isn’t for the faint of heart… Plastic production has made a staggering leap from 2 million tons in 1950 to 460 million tons in 2019, of which only 10% is recycled. This […]
Temps de lecture : 2 minutes Disposable plastic is a real scourge for health, but also for the environment. In France, 434,240 tons of plastic bottles are thrown away by households, representing 36% of the total plastic packaging used by households. A directive of the European Parliament in 2019 sets ambitious targets to implement a circular economy to combat the production […]
Temps de lecture : 2 minutes Installing the Oleo central water supply allows you to benefit from a constant flow of water throughout your home: Water rich in minerals essential for health, including calcium and magnesium. Delicious water without any unpleasant taste or smell of chlorine. Water revitalized & dynamized by micro-vortexes (whirlpools) that recreate beneficial and reoxygenating actions. Soft water […]
