June 26, 2013
Grey water should be utilised more, especially for irrigation as it contains nutrients that plants thrive on and can reduce the need for fertiliser applications. The […]
June 19, 2013
This article mentions some great practical tips to reduce water usage. Public buildings usually have large roof surface areas ideal for rainwater harvesting – a few […]
June 4, 2013
As the article below states, rainwater harvesting and rain water tanks or rain barrels can save as much as 90% of water. Many of the other […]
May 7, 2013
In addition to the water saving tips listed below, homeowners should also consider installing rain water tanks and grey water recycling systems. A few water tanks […]
May 5, 2013
To save even more water & money, water conservation systems such as grey water recycling & rainwater harvesting systems can be installed. Rain water tanks can […]
April 26, 2013
It’s not going to be long before the price of water is going to be more valuable than the price of gold. With drought becoming more […]
April 21, 2013
Water can be easily saved at home — in the kitchen, bathroom and laundry room, said Lilian Mezquida, AgriLife extension agent. But the first step is […]
April 14, 2013
Water is a resource that is not without its limitations. That’s because only one percent of the water on Earth is fresh, or safe for use. […]
April 2, 2013
The message is particularly pertinent for businesses, whose entire value chains account for a vast proportion of the water we consume globally, from industrial processes to […]
March 29, 2013
Most homeowners in the US are familiar with the Energy Star label on appliances and lighting fixtures, windows and other home products. Energy Star is a […]
February 14, 2013
The bathroom is one in room in the home that offers the most potential to save both water and electricity. If you fit your bathroom out […]
February 7, 2013
UK businesses and households are being urged to use rainwater harvesting technology to offset the rise in water bills announced yesterday. The call from energy saving […]
February 1, 2013
Nearly 70 percent of the Earth is covered by water, and the human body is made up of 80 percent water. We invented ways to purify […]
December 20, 2012
Water Facts Some 1.1 billion people, or 18 % of the word’s population, lack access to safe drinking water, and over 2.4 billion people lack access […]
December 19, 2012
Rainwater tanks are relatively inexpensive (especially plastic or polyethyne water tanks) and should be installed at every household and business, where practical. Choose your rain water […]
December 15, 2012
Johannesburg – It’s been one of the coolest springs on record, but the heat of summer is just around the corner. What should you be doing […]
December 12, 2012
Every little bit of water you save eases the strain on our water sources, saves you money and helps the environment. The graph below shows where […]