February 22, 2011

Grey Water – Frequently Asked Questions

1. Where would the Grey Water System be installed? The grey water system would be installed underground with the water running into the system at the […]
February 21, 2011

The World’s Oldest Water?

New evidence bolsters the notion that deep saline groundwaters in South Africa’s Witwatersrand Basin may have remained isolated for many thousands, perhaps even millions, of years. […]
February 21, 2011

Give Your Bathroom a Green Mini-Makeover

Giving your bathroom a green mini-makeover can help reduce your monthly utility bills and you’ll also be saving a whole lot of water, one of our […]
February 20, 2011

Land Rover’s commitment to a cleaner, more sustainable future

Land Rover are committed to investing in a cleaner, more sustainable future. It’s all about emitting less CO2, using fewer natural resources and creating less waste. […]
February 20, 2011

Odd Yet Effective Green Inventions

Energy generating soccer ball, known as the sOccket is a fully functional soccer ball that uses the kinetic energy generated during a soccer game to build […]
February 19, 2011

Is Rainwater Safer than Municipal Water?

Rainwater that is captured and stored correctly is a safe, economical and sustainable source of quality water. Rainwater is as safe as any source of water, provided certain […]
February 19, 2011

Karoo Fracking: Sign the Petition!

What is it going to take to stop the plans to threaten our sensitive Karoo region from being destroyed by Fracking in search of natural gas?
February 18, 2011

DIY Trombe Wall made from River Rock and Wire

While researching The Trombe Wall: Low Tech Solar Design Makes A Comeback I stumbled over the work of DesignBuildBLUFF, the principal mission of which is to […]
February 17, 2011

5 Tips for a Green Home Remodel

While conjuring up comfort in the home seems like a basic principle, it’s a far more complex process for architect & remodeling guru Sarah Susanka, who […]
February 17, 2011

Can rainwater capture help quench California’s thirst?

When it comes to water management, California Assemblyman Jose Solorio focuses on three C’s: capture, conservation and conveyance. Of those, the state has been most successful […]
February 17, 2011

Green Your Home With Spray-On Solar

What if you could turn every window in your home into a solar panel? It may one day be a possibility with the development of a […]
February 16, 2011

Hydrofloor: Disappearing Pool Saves Energy and Space

What if you had a swimming pool that could change shape according to your needs? Enter the Hydrofloor, a multitasking pool floor that can actually rise […]
February 16, 2011

Pricing of water should reflect infrastructure costs

Infrastructure degradation, water inefficiency, backlogs in providing access to basic water services, wastage and problems such as acid mine drainage were exacerbating water scarcity in South […]
February 15, 2011

Water crisis by 2020

Experts tell conference that action to avert shortages is needed now South Africa faces a water crisis and could start having critical shortages as early as […]
February 15, 2011

Why Harvest the Rain? 20 Rainwater Harvesting FAQ’s

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 […]
February 14, 2011

When is Green Technology Most Useful?

It’s a term that’s being bandied about regularly these days, and if you want to be perceived as doing your bit for the environment, it goes […]
February 14, 2011

Can renewable energy power the entire globe?

A new study says that the world could completely run on renewable, sustainable energy by 2030. It is no secret that the energy output from “alternative” […]
February 13, 2011

5 Psychological Reasons We Go Green

Going green isn’t just about doing things like using cloth bags instead of plastic or paper or taking a bike to work once in a while […]