Archive for August, 2009

Storm water harvesting and rain barrels – Los Angeles

Rain barrels, also called rain water harvesting or storm water harvesting or above ground tanks, are above ground rain water storage options. … See all stories on this topic

Four Years After Katrina: New Orleans' Green Makeover

The new schools will have solar panels, wetland habitats (which can act as a buffer for future storms) and rainwater cisterns. … See all stories on this topic

Maid outfits and room numbers in Hotel Babylon auction

The production company for the BBC One show is auctioning off the entire set, which is based in Aston Clinton near Tring. Among the goodies on offer are a …

Garden Help: Make your yard even 'greener'

Rain water is much better for plants because there are no added chlorides or fluorides but there is some nitrogen in rainwater, which is a plus. … See all stories on this topic

Examiner to be appointed to embattled telco firm Smart

Formerly listed on the stock market, and now controlled by Kingspan co-founder Brendan Murtagh, the move to examinership comes as Smart prepares to sell … See all stories on this topic

Rain barrels help residents use water wisely

“People are much more conscious of saving water,” said Irwin, who noted that 1 inch of rainwater fills the 55-gallon rain barrel. … See all stories on this topic

Kolkata industry gets its first green building

Indoor air quality is maintained by CO2 monitoring sensors, intelligent humidification controls, rainwater harvesting and waste water recycling system. … See all stories on this topic

Councillor questions delay in order for sewage treatment pumps

By MICHAEL LIGHTSTONE City Hall Reporter New waste-water pumps needed for the broken Halifax sewage treatment plant, components that have a delivery time of … See all stories on this topic

Georgetown sewage deal delayed

The $450000 penalty was triggered by an earlier agreement in which Georgetown was to build its own sewage treatment plant and get out of a long-term … See all stories on this topic

EPA takes testimony on West Maui injection wells

The county has requested grant money for 52 shovel-ready projects, including improvements to the Lahaina, Kihei and Kahului sewage treatment plants. … See all stories on this topic