The effects of caffeine: comparing 5 positives and 4 negatives

Nov 27, 2023 1:32:00 PM

Found in coffee, tea, chocolate and certain energy drinks, caffeine has the power to give us a boost in the morning and can keep us awake in the..

Home Water Filtration: What You Need to Know [Ultimate Guide]

Nov 21, 2023 2:16:39 PM

Drinking water's good for you. Drinking water is good for us because hydration improves and purifies our system.Drinking water is very important and..

Plastic islands – what they are and how not to feed them

Nov 13, 2023 1:10:00 PM

Plastic islands are large areas of our oceans where large amounts of plastic have accumulated over time, threatening the ecosystem and the health of..

All the benefits of vacuum storage

Nov 10, 2023 1:08:00 PM

The food vacuum storage technique ensures that the food's nutritional properties and flavour remain unaltered. By avoiding oxidisation, the food's..

Microplastics at sea – what are the most common plastic objects?

Nov 4, 2023 5:02:00 PM

The impact of everyday objects on water pollution has been much discussed, and from time to time, the question arises as to which objects end up in..

How to keep your filter jug or bottle clean and safe

Oct 31, 2023 1:04:00 PM

People who buy a filter appliance generally do so because they want to drink 'better' water at home: carrying less weight, drinking water that tastes..

Reusable containers instead of food vacuum bags – the benefits

Oct 25, 2023 4:00:00 PM

The food vacuum technique is often implemented using dedicated hermetically sealed bags. However, there are also practical and convenient rigid..

Which water filter should you choose? Guide to all LAICA filters

Oct 22, 2023 3:30:00 PM

Not all water filters are the same. It's important to explore this issue because, when we talk about filtration appliances, we often tend to only..

Water in a glass bottle: try GlaSSmart – it filters as you pour

Oct 18, 2023 2:30:00 PM

Using a glass bottle for water is often recommended as a way of replacing the use of disposable plastic water bottles. Of course, this is a good..

Food waste – how it impacts the environment

Oct 15, 2023 11:26:00 AM

More than a third of the food produced worldwide goes to waste. Food waste is estimated at 1.4 billion tonnes and $800 billion.