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Lifestraw

Waterbourne diseases are a killer, claiming around 6,000 lives each day (most of them children). The Lifestraw is a simple, economical device which can filter water and remove all those nasties including bacteria and parasites like Guniea worm larvae. Each straw can filter a year’s supply of water for one person. Donations welcome. Netherlands. www.lifestraw.com

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Health insurance

Health insurance companies are starting to recognise the health benefits of being a vegetarian. Dutch insurer Agis Zorgverzekeringen offers special reduced insurance rates to vegetarian customers. Netherlands. www.agisweb.nl

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