Sundance Goes Green With Reusable Water Bottles


Updated 10/14/11 11:48 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 5 comments

Sundance Goes Green With Reusable Water Bottles

Though most of us aren't lucky enough to attend the Sundance Film Festival, we've probably all been to events that hand out hundreds and hundreds of plastic water bottles. Last year, Sundance alone gave out 50,000 single-serve bottles, most of which just end up in landfills. So for the 2009 festival, which kicks off this Thursday, Sundance is partnering with an organization called FilterForGood, Read more

Plastic Water Bottles: Really Bad for the Environment


Updated 01/08/12 8:50 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 36 comments

Plastic Water Bottles:  Really Bad for the Environment

You all know I am all about hydration. I even made a cool little water calculator so you can compute how much water you should be drinking! Now, if you drink a lot of bottled water, I am urging your to take a minute and weigh your convenience against the environmental impact of all that plastic. Most folks drink their bottled water on the go and there is no convenient way to recycle the Read more

Clean H20 With Eye-Catching Water Filters


Updated 10/14/11 11:51 AM · Posted by Heather Dale · 0 comments

Stylish and High-Rated Water Filters

Embracing Spring by adding some fresh fun colors into your everyday routine doesn't only apply to your workout wear, you can also extend it to your kitchen accessories! I just upgraded my standard white water filter to a bright royal blue pitcher, and I love the change — a little color goes a long way! Here are some stylish, high-rated water filters worth paying attention to. Culligan Read more

Win the Brand-New Reusable Brita Bottle and a Brita FilterForGood Trek Bike!


Updated 01/04/12 1:34 PM · Posted by Sponsor · 95 comments

Win the Brand-New Reusable Brita Bottle and a Brita FilterForGood Trek Bike!

Living an active, healthy, and sporty lifestyle requires some serious hydration, and the new Brita Bottle is the perfect reusable way to drink up while respecting Mother Earth. This BPA-free bottle comes in two vibrant colors and filters tap water, leaving you with great-tasting, refreshing water while you're on the go. Because we're so excited about reducing water bottle waste, we're giving away Read more

How to Know If Your Tap Water Needs Filtering


Updated 10/18/11 1:17 PM · Posted by Heather Dale · 1 comment

Tips For Knowing If Your Tap Watered Needs to Be Filtered

In an effort to keep my carbon footprint in check, I keep reusable bottles and fill 'em up with tap water. Since tap water is more regulated than bottled water, I tend to not worry about contaminants. Although lately, my tap water has tasted and smelled a bit off, making me wonder: should I start using my Brita again, or is it time to invest in a more sophisticated filter? I am a fan of easy Read more

9 Things You Need to Stop Paying For


Updated 08/21/11 5:37 AM · Posted by · 6 comments

Free Things You Shouldn't Have to Pay For

We live in a consumer nation, where it has long been the case that many of us are encouraged to spend and to pay it off with money we don't have, which then racks up our debt. This mentality has shifted little during the recession; people are gradually spending less and saving more. However, there are still a lot of things we're paying for that we don't need. Here are nine things you should be Read more