Salt is the world's most common seasoning, but its uses go far beyond the kitchen. The coarse texture and its ability to soak up water make it a great substance for general cleaning and stain removal. Here are 12 ways you can use salt to make powerful, effective, and toxin-free … [Read more...] about Use salt to make powerful toxin-free cleaners
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Designer creates marble-like building blocks using salt from the Dead Sea
Finding sustainable alternative building materials is key to reducing the environmental footprint of the construction industry — one of the world’s largest contributors to climate change. According to Israeli designer Erez Nevi Pana, sea salt could be one of these materials. In … [Read more...] about Designer creates marble-like building blocks using salt from the Dead Sea
Scientists come up with a more effective way of desalinizing water for drinking
While the human population continues to grow, the seepage of salt into freshwater systems is reducing access to drinkable water across the globe. In the U.S. alone, the U.S. Geological Survey estimates that about 272 metric tons of dissolved solids, including salts, enter … [Read more...] about Scientists come up with a more effective way of desalinizing water for drinking