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Where does all the plastic go in our throw away culture? Here is some scary footage of a ocean landfill. Cape Water Solutions specializes in water conservation systems. For more information on greywater reuse, rain water harvesting, of multi-flush toilet system contact Alje van Hoorn. Tweet [...] What makes wastewater the perfect environment for many of these micro-organisms is the high content of readily available organic matter and the water that separates them from the air, a potentially rich oxygen supply. [...] Carbon dioxide has been blamed for being the lead catalyst in global warming, however the latest scientific findings are showing that methane gas is much more effective than carbon dioxide at trapping heat in the atmosphere. It’s been calculated as being 60% worse than carbon dioxide. And that’s just part of the trouble. Methanogens are micro-organisms that [...] In 2008 the South African department of water and environmental affairs launched a “Green Drop” certification program for all wastewater treatment works (WWTW) across the country. This was in an effort to improve the operations of these plants so as to minimize the impact they have on the water bodies the treated effluent get discharged into. Currently [...] After the devestating earthquake that struck Haiti the entire country is still in dire need of fresh drinking water. With many of Haiti population either dying of thurst of other illnesses related to unsafe drinking water a US solar company will be donating solar powered water filtration units to the Port-au-Prince area. The large solor power water [...] This weekend marked the end of the 2010 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). The show featured a 37000 square foot section on the main floor, Electric Avenue, showcasing EVs (Electric vehicles) by both traditional and innovative entrepreneurs. The exhibit area feature juts under 20 EVs. This is a definite step in the right direction. Though it [...] For those of us who pride ourselves more on our DIY capabilities here is a slightly more intricate desalination plant. How to build it: 1. Walls are made of mud bricks, which are mud plastered and covered in wet newspaper and then lined with polythene sheets. (Plastic) The newspaper protects the plastic from getting punctured. If [...] In many South African cities this could be an ideal solution to the water shortages or a lack for suitable drinking water. This is a low cost environmentally sustainable way to create your own distilled water. How to build it: Dig and then line a pit in the ground with a polythene sheet [...] Our relience on the internal combustin engine may have started to dwindle but many of us still rely heavily on this high carbon footprint producing machine. The technology for more environmentaly friendly alternatives have been around for decades yet only in recent years have these technologies been brought to public attention. I recently saw the movie “Who [...] The city of Cape Town will be taken a great step towards educating people in the importance of being water wise during the first week of March (March 2 – 7). In a hope to really drive the message home of the importance of having fresh water some of the weeks activities will be extended to [...] |
Against a global rainfall average of 870mm per year, South Africa receives a pitiful 450mm, making it the world's 30th driest country. Water Rhapsody, with 15 years experience in water conservation, is number 1 in South Africa in Grey water recycling systems and Rainwater harvesting systems.
Water Rhapsody a WWF Green Trust award winner can save us up to 90% of our municipal water bills.” 
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