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For today’s Milkshake Loves we’re bringing you a delightful little bundle of things we love, all having to do with water. Water is the basis for human life. Clean water is a fundamental right that every living, breathing being is innately entitled to. In the developed world, we take for granted the clean water that flows from our taps. But others aren’t so lucky. Read on to find out about some exciting developments in the clean water movement around the globe.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>As cofounder of Water.org<\/a><\/strong>, Matt Damon works to bring clean water to communities in Africa, South Asia, and Central America. The organization uses a multi-pronged approach to ensure every penny donated goes to where it’s needed most. They involve local community organizations, appropriate technology, and the use of the water credit system<\/a>,<\/strong> a microeconomics loan program all with the sole goal of bringing clean water to communities in need. And Matt Damon looks good doing it.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>GIVE<\/strong> <\/a>produces water and energy drinks for communities across North America, with ten cents from each bottle sold going towards a local charity<\/a><\/strong> geared towards a specific cause — Hope <\/strong>(for breast cancer), Love <\/strong>(for the environment), Strength<\/strong> (for muscular disorders), and Life <\/strong>(for children in need). Bottled within a day’s drive of its customers, GIVE is packaged in recyclabable oxo-biodegradable bottles, which are guaranteed to return to the earth in ten years. Look online to find where to purchase GIVE.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Almost 1 billion people on our planet don’t have access to clean drinking water. Charity : water<\/a><\/strong> is a non-profit organization that brings clean drinking water to developing nations. The best part about giving to charity : water? You’ll know you’re making a difference: 100 percent of donations go directly towards funding water projects.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>In need of some personal rejuvenation? Head to the popular VOYA Spa<\/a><\/strong> in Strandhill, Ireland, where you can immerse yourself in the healing powers of water with seaweed wraps and baths. Seaweed helps cure wounds, regulates the metabolism, and also fights signs of aging. The organic seaweed is hand-harvested, and the spa’s owners work to protect the earth<\/a><\/strong> with sustainable harvesting practices and environmentally friendly packaging. Products are also available for purchase online. <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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