Hygiene News

By Katherine Gustafson | Thu Nov 12, 2009 11:56 AM ET

A Gates Foundation-funded study by University of California researchers will test alternative methods to save children from diarrheal diseases. Read More

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By David Bois | Sat Nov 7, 2009 2:29 PM ET

Don't let the cure for the bedbugs bite. Nontoxic approaches to eradication are proven effective as well as protective of your health. Read More

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By Kendall Hunter | Fri Oct 23, 2009 1:07 PM ET

Last week we told you about the Hippo Water roller. The deadline to vote for the project and help bring it to India has now been extended through the end of Oct. Read More

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By Kathy Ehrich Dowd | Thu Oct 15, 2009 1:19 PM ET

Kids and adults are urged to throughout the world to wash their hands to help prevent infection and curb disease. Read More

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By Kirk Bromley | Mon Oct 5, 2009 1:00 PM ET

An article I couldn't write because I just couldn't, but I had to. Read More

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By Jac Chebatoris | Mon Jun 22, 2009 1:00 PM ET

Maintenance down there is not without its risks Read More

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By Dan Estabrook | Fri Oct 24, 2008 11:43 AM ET

The holiday shopping season is upon us, so I will share natural, green, organic and good product ideas with you throughout the holiday season. My next recommendation is for our Read More

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By Dan Estabrook | Thu Oct 9, 2008 10:57 AM ET

Water 1st recently received a contribution from Tonic for project work in Bangladesh and Honduras.  Read More

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By Dan Estabrook | Mon Jul 7, 2008 1:17 PM ET

"Technology Meets Good" debuts as a regular Monday column on TNN.  Editor Dan takes the controls for today's article on LifeStraw. Out of the world's problems comes hope! We know Read More

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