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As the world becomes more environmentally aware, recycling & reusing energy, water and other natural and man-made resources is becoming more commonplace. What is the difference between reusing and recycling something? The two terms are often used interchangeably but in some cases, they are really quite different.
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Few people realize that washing our cars in our driveways is one of the most environmentally un-friendly chores we can do around the house. Unlike household waste water that enters sewers or septic systems and undergoes treatment before it is discharged into the environment, what [...]
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A British company has created an irrigation system that can grow crops using salt water.
The dRHS (Dutyion Root Hydration System) irrigation system consists of a network of sub-surface pipes, which can be filled with almost any water, whether pure, brackish, salted or polluted. [...]
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These are 4 very easy tips to save water; if everyone acted on these tips, how many millions of litres could we save? Relatively clean water is still going down the drain; Water Rhapsody grey water systems enable this water to be used for irrigation purposes or reused for [...]
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It is easy to save water and energy in a household by applying some common sense. Changing habits can be difficult for some people, especially if creature comforts are being impacted upon. Water Rhapsody Conservation Systems allow you to save water and money (up to 90% of your municipal [...]
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Sustainability is about a business managing not only the financial but also the social and environmental impact of its operations. By taking sustainable action, restaurants can make a huge difference on issues such as climate change, animal welfare and food waste…
Support sustainable restaurants
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