It’s within your water bottles, food containers, and more. What are we talking about? It’s Bisphenol A — more commonly known as “BPA” — a synthetic compound used to make a variety of common consumer goods. BPA makes for a sturdy, clear polycarbonate plastic that’s cheap and very effective. It might be in your cupboards […] Continue Reading
While most people are aware that water is essential for our health and well-being, staying hydrated may not always be front of mind in a busy work environment. In fact, a Quench study on hydration in the workplace found that despite 72% of employees stating that good hydration at work was important, over a quarter […] Continue Reading
Drinking enough water each day is essential to keep our minds and bodies functioning properly. Considering the human body is made up of roughly 60% water while the brain and heart are composed of 73% water, per the United States Geological Survey, it’s clear why hydration has such a considerable impact on our everyday lives […] Continue Reading
The United States has experienced many fluctuations in weather throughout the years. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, states like Montana, Oregon, California, Nevada, Utah, Nebraska, Kansas, and Texas are experiencing extreme or exceptional drought conditions. A drought is a period of abnormally low rainfall, which causes reduced soil moisture, diminished river flow, damage to […] Continue Reading
Workplaces and organizations are responsible for ensuring the safety and welfare of their employees, guests, and customers, and providing drinking water is a key factor in achieving this. In fact, offering a healthy and safe water supply is a primary regulation of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), which ultimately helps maintain the optimal […] Continue Reading
Approximately 70% of our planet is covered by surface water, so it’s easy to assume there’s plenty of it to drink, cook, and bathe with. It’s time we all threw that assumption out with, well, the bathwater. Less than 3% of the Earth’s water is freshwater, and the bulk of that water source isn’t accessible. […] Continue Reading
Americans drink more than 1 billion glasses of drinking water per day, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). And, while adults are drinking more water than before, we often take this colorless, odorless, and essential liquid for granted. The United States Geological Society (USGS) notes water composes 60% of our bodies — ensuring the proper functioning of our […] Continue Reading
Not drinking enough water leads to a host of negative physical and mental effects, making it essential to regularly drink water for optimum hydration. Yet, despite the widely-recognized importance of proper fluid intake, people of all ages across the world live their lives at levels of hydration that are significantly below what leading organizations recommend. […] Continue Reading
Multiple studies over the years have underlined the importance of hydration, highlighting that proper water intake throughout the day keeps the body and brain functioning correctly. Moreover, as workplaces navigate uncertainty and fierce competition, employee performance has become an increasingly important issue as a key factor in driving business success. Luckily for employers, offering valuable tools […] Continue Reading
Staying properly hydrated is essential. However, despite the universally accepted benefits of drinking fluids throughout the day, most adults are in a state of chronic dehydration. Multiple studies over the years have shown that individuals across age groups are rarely hydrated to levels recommended by leading experts. These alarming statistics extend to the workplace and […] Continue Reading
