Posted on August 9, 2011 by Admin in Conservation, Green Business, renewable energy, Water Conservation
Below is another great article saying that the green sector is thriving. SO-CALLED “sustainable” business practices are looking much more enticing as the costs of electricity, water and other services rise ever higher. Businesses, as much as individuals, are looking for areas to save not only the planet, but their back pockets as well. Introducing [...]
Posted on August 8, 2011 by Admin in Conservation, Energy, Rainwater Harvesting, renewable energy, Water Conservation
The green revolution is on! Commercial and industrial buildings are going green around the country. Advanced and detailed water systems are saving huge amounts of money to businesses. No longer for just hippies and tree huggers, grey water and rainwater systems are now popular to all. If your business is spending huge amounts on water [...]
Posted on August 7, 2011 by Admin in Uncategorized, water problems
With ‘strike season’ well underway, it seems we are just over the fuel crisis to be met with the municipal workers strike. Should the strike go ahead, according to the article below, water supply will also be disrupted … Not a happy thought, but maybe a good reason to get in touch with us at [...]
Posted on August 6, 2011 by Admin in Uncategorized
Harnessing the support of the youth is one of the most important ways for South Africa to ensure a green and environmentally aware future. Programmes like this one win on all counts. They educate the youth in environmental issues while also empowering communities to create vegetable gardens that are sustainable and could potentially create livelihoods [...]
Posted on August 5, 2011 by Admin in Energy, renewable energy
Here at Clevergreen we are thrilled to read stories like this! We like green initiatives, firstly because we vote green (obviously!), secondly because we like it the thought of renewable, sustainable solutions and thirdly because any initiative that reduces the chance of load shedding gladdens our hearts! A big thumbs down to load shedding and [...]
Posted on August 4, 2011 by Admin in Conservation, Green Business, Greywater Recycling, Water Conservation
It is actually amazing how many litres of water the new Absa building is saving per day with its newly installed grey water system. Over 40,000 litres is a HUGE amount. Whatever capital outlay was made, will be amortized in such a short space of time. More businesses need to start taking the lead. UTURISTIC [...]
Posted on August 3, 2011 by Admin in Conservation, Green Business
Nedbank have been the banking leaders in the green industry for some time now and this is another great initiative by them. Soon business will start realising that going green is not just for the “tree huggers”. Many businesses are seeing huge financial rewards after reasonable investments. Nedbank Capital, an investment unit of the country’s [...]
Posted on August 2, 2011 by Admin in Conservation, Drought, Greywater Recycling, Rainwater Harvesting
Recent studies indicate that Cape Town may struggle for water this summer. Lets just hope that it’s not a dry one also. Last time we had droughts in that area of the country, our Water Rhapsody dealers could not answer their phones fast enough. Grey water systems and rainwater systems assisted many residents of the [...]
Posted on August 1, 2011 by Admin in Pollution, water problems
Water filters, no one had one ten years ago and we all grew up just fine! The quality of your tap water probably never even crossed your mind… then your work colleagues started investing in water filters… then the office had to have one. Next your friends were talking about them …. then your mother… [...]