Below are 10 great ways to save money and the environment. ? Save energy to save money. Set your thermostat a few degrees lower in the winter and a few degrees higher in the summer to save on heating and cooling costs. Install compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) when your older incandescent bulbs burn out. [...]
An article in the Natal Witness about us. The response has been huge. People are now realising that this grey, murky water is very valuable. If you are a keen gardener or have a large number of people using toilets in your home or business, this can save a lot of money. This is also [...]
Water quality was the highlight of water week. There are huge water problems, not just with quality, but also supply. It is amazing that almost half of this country’s water infrastructure has faced neglect and possible ruin. Johannesburg – More than one third of 231 local municipalities do not have the capacity to perform their [...]
We have been saying this for months now. Water cannot remain the same price if we take into account the current problems that South Africa faces. Now is the time to try and conserve water. Harvesting Rainwater and Recycling Grey water are two great ways to save water and money. Have a look at our [...]
A common theme for this week. First the report on Durban, then Johannesburg and now Cape Town. This country is really facing a huge problem and there has not been enough action or policy to find solutions. If water effects business, the economic losses will be huge. Read our article about how you can avoid [...]
Treatment of wastewater has been a huge problem for a long time now. Under investment and poor maintenance has left us on the brink. Tap water quality has dropped a lot in the last 5 years, and according to the report below, could be undrinkable in the not too distant future. TAP water in SA [...]
Yesterday we were talking about Durban’s huge water problems and today we are facing problems in Gauteng. Many users do not realize that even with huge investment by government, these problems will still have to be faced. Small to medium investment in household and business water systems, can save huge amounts of money, and also [...]
A very worrying article about Durban’s water problems in the Tribune on Sunday. Now is the time to start conserving water in your home. Price hikes and restrictions are imminent. If you redirect your grey water through a recycling system and harvest your rainwater, you can save up to 90% on your water bill. Contact [...]
South Africa’s climate change debate has, so far, largely focused on the country’s over-dependence on coal-fired energy and how it makes the country one of the world’s highest per capita polluters. A failure to factor in the cost of water in producing electricity is starting to have negative consequences. Little consideration has been given to [...]
