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Virtually every industry in the world anticipates sweeping systemic transformation over the next decade in their strategic planning, production practices, and business models, according to the Sustainability Survey Poll on Water. 1. Educate to change consumption and lifestyles Few South African are able to even imagine how dependent our daily live are on water, the liquids we buy in little plastic bottles and the fluid that flows from our taps when we shower, bath, brew our tee or coffee, clean laundry, and wet the gardens. This is the “stuff” I am talking about.
Phosphate, a basic element that is readily used in cleaning detergents to soften water to allow a foamy wash might get the boot. This is after Water and Environmental Affairs Minister, Buyelwa Sonjica gave her support to go phosphate free (zero-P) There is a misconception that the addition of phosphate to washing power aids in drawing out [...] It is slowly but surely coming to the attention of the general public that the mining sector that plays a significant role in stabilising and growing the South African economy is doing it at a disastrous environmental cost to the country. The countries mineral wealth is being extracted and replaced with toxic chemical that will paralyse [...] I hope this is not your first wake up call to the reality that could collapse our economy and our livelihood. South Africa is bound to face a severe water crisis unless the country is to act now! With toxic water many industries will not be able to function and will close. Tourism destinations will be [...] False Bay Ecology park on the banks of Zeekoe Vlei in Cape Town gets thumbs up for sustainability. The center has installed several Water Rhapsody water conservation systems that will enable the building to operate independently of a municipal water supply The centre harvests all the rain that falls on its roof and sends this water by [...] In a shocking report, water affairs acting chief director of regulation admits to neglect. This neglect by water affairs has lead to millions being spent on clean up programs and has devastated fragile ecosystems. Wilde Voelvlei and Rietvlei in Cape Town have been some of the most recent tragedies that have been struck by blue green [...] After spending some time in the US, the pharmaceutical commercials they air on TV and on radio always amazed me. One prescription medication could clear up your cholesterol symptoms but leave you with a long list of even worse possible side effects including sudden death or other terminal illnesses. I was shocked to hear that many [...] The much awaited Green Drop Report has finally been made public. I am not astounded by the report as I suspected the countries sewage systems to be highly inadequate. The official findings of the report are shocking and raises many questions. What would it take to raise public awareness of a smelly business, one the we [...] The Department of Water Affairs’ Green Drop report, which surveys the state of South Africa’s sewage treatment works, is scheduled for release today. Municipal waste water services are suspected to be “far from acceptable” when compared to required national standards and international best practice. Blue-green algae bloom A failure 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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