Eco in the Kitchen 5

[Charissa]

Britta Water Filters

Well it's time for me to clean out my research drawer for recycling, I'll start with my Britta Filters. I probably have 20 empty filters. I searched online for recycling information & found that Brita doesn't currently recycle their filters. Then I found this link to nudge Britta, so I followed the prompts to let them know that I'd like them to start a recycle program.

http://www.takebackthefilter.org/

For the time being I will mail my filters to the TAKE BACK THIS FILTER program. For more information please go to:

http://www.takebackthefilter.org/2008/04/send-us-your-used-filters.html

After I forwarded this onto some friends one of them told me about a water filter system that has 90% less waste. The Aqua Select water filter jug from the UK uses a pitcher that you can change out the charcoal, bypassing the disposable cartridge.

http://www.naturalcollection.com/natural-products/Pure-Deliciously-Clean-Water-Whenever-You-Want.aspx?bID=Q4DLnFIN3kSRAgvTbySOuA%3d%3d

Pretty Cool.