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Pestalotiopsis Microspora, a.k.a. Plastic Eating Fungi

Iggy’s World – What Happens in Ecuador Must NOT Stay in Ecuador

In Ecuador, they have inexpensive housing, cheap food, low cost labor, and rock bottom -- yet quality -- healthcare. Oh, and did I mention they have a newly discovered "mushroom"?!

Aquasana AQ-4000 Water Filtration Units: Brushed, Black, Ivory

Filtration: The Final Piece in the Sustainable Hydration Puzzle

Our goal with the Hydration+ section of our website has always been to provide a complete solution for those wanting to join what we call the "Sustainable Hydration" movement.

Recycling symbol

Iggy’s World – Take the Pledge for America Recycles Day

This is a real day: America Recycles Day on November 15, 2011. I guess they have been promoting this since 1997. Who knew? I didn't.

Crystal Cathedral in Orange County, CA

Iggy’s World – There is a God (Recycled Prayer, Part 3) with updates 1, 2, and 3!

For you eco-prayer-warriors out there, the message got through -- the heavenly reuse idea is going to happen!

mummy candles

Iggy’s World – Trick or Green?

It is the time of year where we seem to buy all kinds of plastic junk from the store when there are probably quite a few things around your house that you can up-cycle or at the very least recycle come the first of November. Here's some inspiration!

Recycling bins at school for paper, plastic, glass, and aluminum.

Iggy’s World – CAN, CAN, Can You Do the Can-can?

What gives with the lack of recycling bins at the high school pools in Orange County? We have been to more than our fair share of water polo events over the last five years and I really don’t get it.

Los Angeles neighborhood, wasting water on lawns.

Killer Lawns: Part I

What’s your image of Southern California? Does it include manicured golf courses, lush gardens, kidney shaped swimming pools and swaying palm trees?

Broken water fountains at Pan Pacific Park, Los Angeles, CA.

Fight For Your Right, Part II

Back in May, I wrote a post about the lack of working water fountains in my local park. I still haven't received a response, so today, I decided to head over to the park to see if any of the fountains had been fixed.

Image courtesy of  busy.pochi via Flickr

Be the Change You Want to See

One of the best things about building a company like KOR are the relationships we forge and the conversations we hold with others seeking to change the world.

NASDAQ example - Water costs will be rising.

Water Just Filed for an IPO

We often hear of the impending plight of water scarcity and how what we've known only as a "third world" problem will soon confront us in the US. However, it's one thing to read about these problems and another to experience them first hand.