January 27, 2015
A great video about how to install a greywater irrigation system (without water tanks) with laundry water being directed directly from the washing machine via pipes […]
September 15, 2014
The article below describes one way or designing & installing a grey water irrigation system with a plastic water tank or box for temporary storage. The […]
August 11, 2014
Grey water from washing machines needs some special considerations before using it for irrigation; the article below offers some important tips. Other forms of gray water […]
July 22, 2014
Rainwater tanks have historically been used as an essential means of supplying drinking water in many rural and remote parts of the world. The location, style, […]
July 20, 2014
How to find, purify, filter, and store clean drinking water is of primary importance to preppers and off-grid homesteaders. Water is the element that sustains all […]
July 20, 2014
The wing covers of the Namib desert beetle gather water from the air using nanoscale bumps. The Namibian Beetle (Stenocara gracilipes) lives in one of the […]
July 20, 2014
This video discusses water tanks in detail, including types of water tanks as well as a general guide on how to choose the right sized water […]
July 16, 2014
Far more than oil, the control of water wealth throughout history has been pivotal to the rise and fall of great powers, the achievements of civilization, […]
July 15, 2014
The Vetiver System is used in more than 100 countries for soil and water conservation, infrastructure stabilization, pollution control, waste water treatment, mitigation and rehabilitation, sediment […]
July 12, 2014
Do you want to make sure your water usage is sustainable? Water-Saving Tips For Dummies provides practical methods to reduce the amount of water used around […]
July 11, 2014
Graywater (also known as gray water, greywater, grey water), is waste water from your laundry, showers and spa / bath. A family of 4 generates over […]
July 9, 2014
Part of a child’s development is asking questions and learning about the environment. With amusing pictures and simple text, this book shows the importance of saving […]
July 6, 2014
Grey water from baths and showers can safely be used for garden irrigation as long as it is not stored in water tanks for more than […]
May 3, 2014
Rain water tanks can store great quantities of rainwater for garden and other uses but when there is no rain, one source of water that is […]
July 26, 2013
Water conservation is becoming a must for everyone, especially in water scarce South Africa. Greywater recycling can save significant amounts of water and is an environmentally […]
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 […]
October 6, 2012
Many plants used for landscaping benefit from being watered with household gray water, according to a study released by the nonprofit organization Water Environmental Research Foundation.
March 8, 2011
Global consultancy Frost & Sullivan (F&S) said that the solar water heater (SWH) market in South Africa grew significantly in the past four years, and suggested […]