The EPA has recorded the quality levels of drinking water by city in the US.  Info may be found at http://www.uc.edu/gissa/projects/drinkingwater/  

In order to provide an “on the go” filtration system for reusable water bottles, many of you know we’ve merged recently with the folks at Healthy Tap.   

Healthy Tap portable water filters are natural and organic, water improving pods that enhance the taste and quality of your tap water.  The product consists of a portable filter bag (about the size of a tea bag) that transforms your ordinary tap water into fresh tasting, scent neutral water.  Filters may also be used in juice, coffee, tea and wine to improve taste and pH values, allowing for better tasting beverages. 

It’s easy… Just toss, shake and drink your way to cleaner, safer water, without the hassle of a complicated water system. 

The one thing to remember is that the same tap water, is used in many cases for bottled water.  It’s important to support legislation that would ask the bottling companies to disclose what’s in their bottled water.  More importantly, it’s up to you to make good choices and  understand terms like BPA and what’s actually in the plastic you’re drinking from. 

Overall there’s alot to consider when choosing how to hydrate yourself with water these days.  As always, CynerGreen recommends a reusable bottle, to avoid landfill waste or even the need to recycle, and natural, organic HealthyTap filters to make your tap water clean, wherever you are.

Additional info may be found throughout the CynerGreen website or in our store at www.cynergreen.com/store

CynerGreen offers healthy alternatives to bottled water offering water filters, reusable water bottles and programs to meet demands.

Little Rock, AR July 13, 2009 — Worldwide concern over BPA (Bisphenol A) used to make plastic bottles for water continues to be a hot topic of discussion, this week seen on FOX, ABC and CBS, even on Twitter.  Thousands of ‘tweets’ are appearing daily, further educating the public and demanding changes, ultimately a proposed ban on bottled water in some communities.  This outcry for change demonstrates the need for the American public to have healthy alternatives.  Not only is it disturbing that the FDA’s standards are low regarding consumer safety of bottled water, but also that consumption of bottled water has skyrocketed.  Consumers are downing nearly 60 million bottles a day. This year alone, 73 billion bottles and beverage cans have already been littered, tossed into landfills and incinerated.

To meet this demand, CynerGreen, a leading manufacturer of reusable stainless steel water bottles and hydration solutions, announces it has merged with HealthyTap, the world’s first on-the-go, portable water filter solution.  HealthyTap has been dubbed the organic “miracle” filter of water due to its ease of use and natural ingredients. The small “tea bag” size filter, quickly removes chlorine and captures impurities, adds minerals, and adjusts tap water to a healthier pH.  All while dramatically improving the taste and scent of your water. 

Danelle Hoffer, President of CynerGreen expressed the importance of this merger.  “Choosing a reusable water bottle is about a lifestyle change.  You’re not just eliminating harmful plastics from your life but making the choice to become healthier by drinking more water.  The addition of HealthyTap to the CynerGreen product line offers a complete healthy, hydration solution.  Nowhere else will you find a reusable bottle and tiny miracle filter that will allow you to take your water on the go so easily and at such an affordable price for your entire family.”

CynerGreen is a leading authority on Bottle Free™ solutions, paving the way for entire cities, communities, organizations, events and schools to eliminate bottled water from their environments while offering alternative hydration.  The company offers a complete line of products and services available through retailers and their website for individuals, fundraisers, and wholesalers.  Products include adult and children’s water bottles, portable filters, reusable shopping bags, hydration stations and certification programs.  To find out more about CynerGreen and HealthyTap call 501.605.0197 or visit www.cynergreen.com 

 CynerGreen, LLC

A pioneering company based in Little Rock, Arkansas that manufactures, markets and sells eco-friendly, reusable, stainless steel water bottles and hydration solutions. Founded by business partners Joe and Danelle Hoffer in 2007, CynerGreen (www.cynergreen.com) is a leading brand in the stainless steel bottle category with customers including QVC, Toys R Us, Microsoft, Staples, Marriott, American Express Publishing, Gaylord Hotels and Terra Resort Group.  Their non-profit, founded at age 11 by Riley Hoffer, educates kids in grades K-5 on the environment.  In 2008 and 2009, the foundation has donated 2000 water bottles to schools in need of environmental programming support. (www.cgkidz.com)

Contact:  Danelle Hoffer

CynerGreen

501.605.0197

501.442.8447

Danelle@cynergreen.com

www.cynergreen.com

Thursday , July 09, 2009

WASHINGTON — 

Bottled water makers make millions off people who believe their products are purer than tap water, but consumers do not realize that they are less regulated than plain old tap water, according to a U.S. Congressional report released on Wednesday.

The report from the General Accountability Office also found that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has little power to regulate the safety of bottled water, and even states with the power to regulate it concentrate more on tap water.

The report was just one piece of ammunition unleashed at the bottled water industry at a hearing of the House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.

“Of particular note, FDA does not have the specific statutory authority to require bottlers to use certified laboratories for water quality tests or to report test results, even if violations of the standards are found,” the GAO report reads.

Jane Houlihan of the Environmental Working Group, an advocacy organization that submitted a second report to the committee, said in a statement: “Many people assume bottled water is healthier and safer to drink than ordinary tap water.

“But some companies have lured consumers away from the tap with claims of health and purity that aren’t backed by public data.”

Sponsors of the hearing agreed.

“Americans are willing to pay top dollar for bottled water, which costs up to 1,900 times more than tap water and uses up to 2,000 times more energy to produce and deliver,” Michigan Representative Bart Stupak told the hearing.

Contamination

“Over the past several years, however, bottled water has been recalled due to contamination by arsenic, bromate, cleaning compounds, mold, and bacteria. In April, a dozen students at a California junior high school reportedly were sickened after drinking bottled water from a vending machine.”

Joseph Doss, president and chief executive officer of the International Bottled Water Association, told the hearing that Americans drank 8.7 billion gallons (33 billion liters) of water in 2008, or 28.5 gallons (108 liters) per person.

“Sales revenues for the United States bottled water market in 2008 were approximately $11.2 billion,” Doss said. “Bottled water consumption is about half that of carbonated soft drinks and only slightly ahead of milk and beer.

The GAO found that the FDA does not regulate a compound called DEHP in bottled water. The Environmental Protection Agency regulated levels of DEHP, a so-called phthalate linked to some health risks, in tap water.

“Specifically, FDA deferred action on DEHP in a final rule published in 1996 and has yet to either adopt a standard or publish a reason for not doing so on the safety of bottled water,” the GAO said.

Doss said DEHP was unlikely to be in bottled water, which he said was governed by several layers of regulation.

Stupak pointed out some of the claims by bottled water makers.

“Aquamantra uses the design on its labels to affect the molecular structure of California natural spring water to make it more refreshing and wholesome to drink,” one company’s website claims.

Poland Springs water talks about a polio victim who lived 52 years more after drinking water from its spring.

If everyone in NYC gave up water bottles for one week, they would save 24 MILLION BOTTLES from being landfilled.