April 11, 2012

25 Ways to Conserve Water in the Home and Garden

Water conservation has become an essential practice in all regions, even in areas where water seems abundant. In addition to saving money on your utility bill, […]
April 9, 2012

Examples of Rainwater Tanks & Rainwater Harvesting Around the World

The types and sizes of water tanks used for rainwater harvesting vary around the world and some have very interesting innovations.
April 4, 2012

Water Conservation in South Africa – Water is Life

Water is a remarkable substance – central to life, it feeds our nations, drives our industry, washes away our troubles, quenches our thirst, and brings beauty […]
April 4, 2012

What Water Storage Tank to Buy? A Plastic Tank or a Steel Tank?

An above ground water tank can be used for a variety of storage tank applications. Drinking water, fire protection, irrigation, rainwater harvesting and disaster preparedness are […]
April 2, 2012

Four Creative Ways to Harvest Rainwater For Gardening

Collecting rainwater is a great way of saving money and helping the environment. Rainwater can be collected in a variety of ways and used throughout the […]
April 2, 2012

Artificial Glaciers for Water Storage in Indian Highlands

Villagers discover that it is easier to store water in ice than in a reservoir, and less is lost to evaporation. Ran Bhadur (right) & Mohan […]
April 2, 2012

A Visual Tour of a JoJo Tanks Factory in South Africa

 JoJo Tanks are the largest plastic tank manufacturer in South Africa See a few pictures of a JoJo Tanks factory.  JoJo Tanks are the largest South […]
March 31, 2012

DIY: How to Repair a Plastic Water Tank

Does your plastic water tank have a small crack or hole?  The tank can be saved using a simple diy procedure. Plastic water tanks come in […]
March 29, 2012

Tips for Safe Rain Water Harvesting & Rainwater Tanks

Harvesting rain water can be an efficient and cost-effective way to provide your home with sustainable water. Rather than drinking water that has been stored in […]
March 29, 2012

How Much Water Do You Use Every Day? (INFOGRAPHIC)

How much water have you used today? It may be more than you think. As the infographic below shows, hundreds of millions of people lack access […]
March 28, 2012

How Do Rainwater Tanks Help The Environment?

Rainwater harvesting is a technology used to collect, convey and store rain from relatively clean surfaces such as a roof for later use.
March 26, 2012

How to Choose the Right Size Rain Water Storage Tank

A rainwater tank is becoming a necessity for many  homes due to the water shortages felt in many areas around the world. If you are one […]
March 24, 2012

US intel: Water a cause for war in coming decades

Drought, floods and a lack of fresh water may cause significant global instability and conflict WASHINGTON — Drought, floods and a lack of fresh water may […]
March 23, 2012

Advantages of Plastic Water Storage Tanks Over Steel Tanks

Let’s review some practical considerations that make a plastic (polyethylene) water storage tank, rainwater tank or fire suppression tank the better choice for most people:
March 22, 2012

South Africa’s water future in a crowded, connected & complex world

The availability of freshwater presents one of the greatest risks to our global economy. The World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Global Risk Report 2012 lists a global […]
March 22, 2012

World Water Day: 22 March 2012

International World Water Day is held annually on 22 March as a means of focusing attention on the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable […]
March 19, 2012

How to select the best water tank for your property

Water is an important element that plays a vital role to help us sustain our daily lives. Therefore, it is very important to ensure that there […]
March 19, 2012

South Africa: Cleanup campaign for Water Week 2012

An umbrella organisation for the plastics industry will be using National Water Week (18-23 March 2012) as a platform to launch one of the Sustainability Council’s […]