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Cheap Water Filter for Everyone

June 19, 2008 – 4:58 am

The Australian National University (ANU) scientist Tony Flynn has developed a process to create water filters from commonly available materials. The materials need to also be fired, which can be done without a kiln or other western technology, by using common manure.
An estimated 80% of all sickness in this world can be attributed to [...]

By Kelly Mead | Posted in water, water filtration | Comments (0)

Be Tankless

June 15, 2008 – 5:50 am

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Being tankless in heating your water is an easy, if somewhat costly, upgrade that you can see immediate benefits from. Costs can vary from about $150 for point of use water heater to household ones starting about $450 going up to $1000 or more for top of the line models. Point [...]

By Kelly Mead | Posted in Energy Efficiency, Energy use, water heater | Comments (1)

Conserve Water, Save The Environment With A Lovely Raingarden

June 11, 2008 – 6:52 am

By : Marie Wakefield
The native soil and forests of many areas store, filter, and slowly release cool, clean water to streams, wetlands, and estuaries. The rich diversity of life in marine and fresh water, as well as on land, depends on clean water to thrive.
As cities grow, they encroach upon and change natural settings; wild [...]

By admin | Posted in Gardening, water, water conservation | Comments (0)

Change Your Toilet Change the World

April 2, 2008 – 4:30 am

A simple and effective way to conserve water and save money on water bills is to change your toilet to a dual flush one. This can be done as simply as buying a new dual flush toilet, just a dual flush tank, or using a conversion kit for a conventional toilet.
Since a dual flush toilet [...]

By Kelly Mead | Posted in Waste Disposal, water, water conservation | Comments (0)