Sustainable Living aim of Campus Research

THE Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University’s George campus has established a Sustainable Campus Project that aims to gather data on sustainable living compared to conventional households.

The George campus, known for its positive response to addressing energy and waste management on site, launched the Green Campus Initiative, of which the Sustainable Campus Project forms part, to

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Coca-Cola & Rainwater Harvesting!

Coca-Cola’s subsidiary in India and its partners have completed 16 Rainwater harvesting projects in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh which covers the business of the Indian food industry.

The projects have the combined capacity to harvest 36 lakh liters (3.6 million liters) of rainwater annually, benefiting the schools and surrounding communities.

“Rain water harvesting has

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Green Goal 2010 Soccer World Cup

A new Green Goal 2010 program has been launched in South Africa to make sure that next year’s World Cup event is as environmentally-friendly as possible.

Representatives of the host cities signed the pledge, which states that they will support initiatives which address waste minimisation, emission reduction, energy efficiency and water conservation.

The “greening” initiatives will be

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Cape facing drought Disaster

The Western Cape is facing its first “full-scale disaster” as a severe drought shows signs of worsening in the Eden District in the southern Cape.

Local government MEC Anton Bredell told journalists in Cape Town on Wednesday that the province has recommended the district be declared a disaster area.

“We are facing a big disaster,” Bredell said.

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When it Rains, it's Beer

CUMMING, GA — A company that makes rainwater harvesting equipment has teamed up with an Atlanta micro-brewery to produce what they say is the first micro-brewed beer in the United States to be made entirely with rainwater.

The partnership involves Cumming-based RainHarvest Systems and the 5 Seasons Restaurant and Brewery, which operates three locations in the

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Bath vs Shower

You Use Less Water When Taking a Shower Than a Bath.

This is sometimes a myth, but it is true. Depending on your shower head and whether it has a flow restrictor or how long you shower of course.

Bath vs Shower

Rainwater Harvesting

Many people have the idea to harvest rainwater from their roofs, to use for irrigation in their garden. The idea to harvest this water is brilliant, however it is almost senseless to do so just for irrigation. This is why; say it has just rained, and your water tank is now full. You are not going to

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Water Rhapsody Now in Somerset West

Water Rhapsody – Helderberg, Boland & Greater Cape

1st in Grey Water and Rainwater Harvesting

Water Rhapsody are the leaders in Grey Water and Rainwater Harvesting systems in South Africa.  With 16 years of experience and over 3000 installations, Water Rhapsody are expanding throughout Southern Africa. The company’s flagship

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