We’ve scaled the internet to find 15 facts about water that we hope you didn’t know! After all, it is no doubt the most important thing in the world, right? Humans need it, plants need it and animals need it! We are very lucky to live where we do and have the privilege of having access to water whenever we need it. We were certainly surprised by some of the facts we found so hopefully there is something ion the list below that will surprise you too.
We have many other water based blogs for you to read. Here are some you may find interesting:-
The Largest Sea Animal in the World
The Largest Sea Animal in the World There are some big fish in the sea but what is the largest sea animal in the world? Well, there is no creature on earth as big as one specific sea animal! The more you learn about this remarkable creature , the more unbelievable it is! [...]Which country has the most water?
Which country has the most water? When we refer to water in this blog we are referring to 'fresh' water but which country has the most water? Fresh water contains a very little amount of dissolved salts and naturally occurs on the surface of the earth in lakes, rivers, caps, streams, ponds, icebergs, glaciers, [...]
The UK Drought of 1976 | What happened?
The UK Drought of 1976 With every Summer seemingly getting hotter in the UK it's no wonder that scientists are warning of yet another water shortage. Will we ever experience the heat that Brits were faced with back in 1976? If you were old enough to remember, the Summer of '76 was the start [...]Soft and Hard Water | What is the difference?
Soft and Hard Water Why do some areas have harder or softer water than others? Is one safe than the other and what can we do about it? When rain falls it contains no calcium, but as it flows over the land and filters through rocks, it dissolves minerals and becomes harder. How hard water [...]Water Charities you may not know about!
Water charities you may not know about. We recently came across a list of charities that solely focus on ensuring that funds are available to ensure that the water we drink is as clean and safe as possible. A lot of these charities are completely non-profit organisations and we felt they deserved a mention! Here [...]
Interesting facts about Water
Interesting Facts about Water I doubt it's very often you sit down with a beer and discuss with your mates how interesting water is! However, you'll be amazed at how many facts are out there that will have your mates thinking you're some kind of water expert. Here are 10 facts that should raise a [...]Water bottles for the Summer
Water Bottles for the Summer The hot weather is coming and it's when us thirsty Brits start looking for water bottles for the summer! Staying hydrated is essential and doing this and looking cool at the same time can only be a good thing! Your very own personal water bottle is becoming a popular choice [...]Top 5 Water Parks in the UK
Top 5 Water parks in the UK We love everything water related here at Active Water Coolers. With the Summer just around the corner we were curious to know what water parks were available in the UK. They always seem very popular when visiting countries abroad but does the UK cater for the water [...]Does drinking water help you lose weight?
Does drinking water help you lose weight? Water has many health benefits but does drinking water help you lose weight? The simple answer is YES! It is very common that when a person feels hungry it is actually that the body is de-hydrated and drinking water can make that hunger diminish. However, working out whether [...]Water Technology is saving lives
How water technology is saving lives Technology is advancing quicker than ever. Scientists are accessing such technology to improve the health of human beings with the ultimate goal to eradicate certain bacterias and diseases. With so many areas of the planet still without proper sanitised water, technology is now being used to assist in providing [...]
The ZERO WASTE Town
The Zero Waste Town This week we came across a video focused on 'The Zero Waste Town', and it has truly inspired us. It highlights a small town in Japan called Kamikatsu who have chosen to do whatever they can to produce zero waste, and everybody in the town is on board! It started in [...]What you can do about Climate Change?
What can you do about Climate Change? Today is the 23rd April 2019. In the UK we have had reports of extremely hot weather all across the country and some are saying that it is the hottest day, on this day, for a very long time. Scientists have claimed for many years now that climate [...]
The Water Ball. Is it a Game Changer?
The Water Ball Also known as the' Edible Water Bottle' or by its official name 'Ooho', the water ball is said to be the answer to resolving the plastic bottle pollution that our world currently faces. Created by a company called 'Skipping Rocks Lab', the main aim of the product is to completely replace the [...]Top 5 Water Gadgets in 2019
We're big gadget lovers here at Active Water Coolers HQ. After coming across a few water related gizmos online we started to look to see what else was available. To clarify, when we refer to 'water related' gadgets, this is anything at all that relies on water for it to function. Here is our Top [...]
10 Unbelievable facts about Ocean Pollution
The more you read about the effects of pollution on the earth, the more unbelievable it all seems to be that it ever got to this stage! Our planet is massively over polluted with so much man-made material and if nothing is done about it soon we may be at the stage of no return. [...]
5 Benefits of a Mains Fed Water Cooler
5 Benefits of a Mains Fed Water Cooler. In the world of water coolers you will come across two main types of systems; Bottle fed water coolers and mains fed water coolers. Both pretty much serve the same purpose but both do have their advantages and disadvantages. The benefits of each can mainly depend on [...]Dehydration | Symptoms & Causes
Dehydration Dehydration is caused when your body loses more water than you have taken in. When you don't drink enough and replace the fluids in your body you will begin to see certain symptoms that dehydration will cause. Dehydration can be dangerous at any age but it is more dangerous for young children and also [...]
5 Benefits of Drinking Water
Our last blog, Why Humans Need Water, focussed on how our bodies lose water and the importance of drinking water. What though are the actual benefits to your body of keeping hydrated and maintaining the water in your body at the recommended level? Here are the top 5 Benefits of drinking water:- 1. Energy [...]
Why Humans Need Water
Scientists are still studying why humans need water. Despite there being a huge amount of information available online there is still a question mark over the benefits of water on the human body. This blog covers the basics of the relationship between water and humans and a more in-depth blog will be on its way [...]
Instant Hot Water on Tap!
The ability to turn a tap and be graced with instant boiling water for a fresh cuppa is becoming a popular investment within homes and workplaces across the UK. There are many varieties of systems that supply such a service and some even have the added bonus of instant chilled water too. Why bother? As [...]
Who is responsible for sorting the plastic problem?
While sat having a coffee (not out of plastic cups of course), we got debating over who is responsible for sorting out the plastic problem. We (the public) have to reduce the amount of plastic were using. Thats fair enough, but our argument is this.. If the quantity of plastic is a serious threat to [...]
Biodegradable cups are here!!
In 2018 we were determined to make some kind of difference to the planet. We were aware that plastic was causing a huge issue for our environment and we weren't happy with the fact we were providing so many plastic cups to our customers! After hearing about biodegradable cups we started to look into our [...]
Plastic cups are destroying our planet
Plastic Cups have to go! Why do plastic cups have to go? Plastic has been around since the 1950's and is one of the most widely used man made materials on earth! Approximately 9 billion metric tonnes of plastic has been used since and the amount of products being built with plastic is accelerating every [...]
