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Desalinated Water via Solar Still

Desalinated water via ‘coffee pot’ solar still

By on September 24, 2012 in desalination, green technology, Harvesting Rainwater, JOJO, jojo tank prices, JoJo Tanks, jojo tanks products, JOJO TENKE, jojo water tank, JOJO WATER TANKS, LOCAL TANK DEALERS, plastic water tanks, rainwater harvesting, rainwater harvesting equipment, RAINWATER TANKS, saving water, South Africa water, storing water, TANK STANDS, TENK, WATER, water conservation, WATER SAVING, water scarcity, water storage, WATER TANK, water tank dealers, WATER TANK PRICES, water tanks, water technology

Most of us take our coffee pots for granted, thinking nothing of how that technology can be applied to bringing potable water to the masses. Italian designer Gabriele Diamanti has taken the concept of an upside coffee maker and turned it into a solar desalinator called the eliodomestico. Here’s how it works:

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Scientists warn of water woes

By on March 7, 2011 in water crisis, water scarcity, water shortages

Policy wonks, scientists and economists gather to discuss research and best practices for optimizing water management as a global water crisis looms. WATER SOURCES: The California Aqueduct in 2008. Climate and weather challenges make water a tricky resource to manage. (Photo: David McNew/Getty Images) OTTAWA — Demand for water in agriculture and energy production could […]

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Why Harvest the Rain? 20 Rainwater Harvesting FAQ’s

By on February 15, 2011 in rainwater harvesting, water conservation

1. How do I make a rainwater harvesting system pay for itself (amortize its cost) and why should I not just harvest rainwater for irrigation. Simply by collecting and using water harvested during the rain season and using this water in your whole household, the tank surges full very rapidly, but you draw water from […]

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Rainwater harvesting can rejuvenate wetlands

By on February 7, 2011 in rainwater, rainwater harvesting, wetlands

VARANASI: Rainwater harvesting should not be restricted to only rooftop rainwater harvesting and should be expanded to reach alternative programmes like rejuvenation of tributaries to save wetlands that are fast drying up and facing water pollution and contamination. It was said by chairman, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), SP Gautam while inaugurating the one-day seminar […]

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Managing Stormwater

By on July 21, 2010 in rain gardens, rainwater harvesting, stormwater pollution, stormwater runoff, water pollution

Ever thought of where stormwater ends up? Poorly-managed stormwater can damage your property and the wider environment – but, managed properly, it can be good for your garden. Stormwater is the water that runs off surfaces such as houses, roads, driveways, footpaths. In urban areas, it runs down drains into stormwater pipes or channels and […]

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How a BioSand Water Filter Works

By on July 11, 2010 in rainwater harvesting, water filters

Test your water quality frequently, even water from ‘safe’ sources may be contaminated. The BioSand Water Filter is an adaptation of slow-sand filtration that is designed for use by families at the household level. This award-winning water filtration technology was developed by Dr. David Manz, a former University of Calgary professor. The filters are a […]

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10 Tips for Eco-Friendly Fishing

By on July 8, 2010 in green living, sustainable eating

If you talk to any environmentalist long enough, you are sure to get a warning about how food is going to run out. There is a growing concern that between the increasing demand for food caused by a growing population, combined with a decreasing supply of food caused by a loss of arable land through […]

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Make your Bathroom Eco-Friendly

By on July 6, 2010 in green living, water saving tips

Watch this interesting, fact-filled video with some surprising information! Water Rhapsody offers the Multi-Flush toilet flushing mechanism.  There’s no need to discard your old water-wasting toilet; our Multi-Flush kit simply replaces the flushing mechanism in your old toilet.  The Multi-Flush system is better than any ‘low-flow’ toilet (and much cheaper!) because the amount of water […]

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Environmentally Safe Rodent Control

By on July 4, 2010 in natural pest control

Rats and mice in the home are a real annoyance for homeowners, and even a danger. These uninvited creatures consume everything, from your organic tomatoes sitting on the kitchen table, to breadcrumbs underneath the refrigerator, spreading bacteria and pathogens in the process. They contaminate food and frequented areas with feces, urine, and hair. They carry […]

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