Archive for November 17th, 2009

Sewage plan hits new snag

… sludge on land helped delay a decision on what to with Greater Victoria's biosolids, as the region fine tunes its plans for a sewage treatment system. … See all stories on this topic

MP Savoie grilled over hot topic

Victoria MP Denise Savoie's views on sewage treatment were in conflict with the more vocal of the attendees at a talk on the economy Saturday at Windsor … See all stories on this topic

Despite setbacks pushing sewer rates higher, North Kent leaders defend new plant

MLive.com Looking out of the plant's spacious offices toward the barnlike buildings of the $47 million sewage treatment plant, Young said it offers more benefits than … See all stories on this topic

Going Green and Fighting Toxins at Home and at Work

The atrium lets in natural sunlight to reduce the facility's energy consumption, and the green roof helps clean rainwater before it enters local waterways. … See all stories on this topic

Earthwatch Institute debate: how can we stop the drought crisis?

guardian.co.uk Sand dams are the cheapest form of rainwater harvesting -a typical dam costs less than £8000 to build, requires negligible maintenance and provides water … See all stories on this topic

November 17, 2009 – Kingspan has it covered

Stadia name changes not fancied by chairmen

Cavan have four years remaining on a deal that sees Kingspan in the name of their stadium – Kingspan Breffni Park – with the Breffni County believed to be … See all stories on this topic

Jeff Howell's DIY advice: roof insulation

Telegraph.co.uk Rigid foam board insulation (such as Kingspan or Celotex) can then be pushed down between the rafters, before fixing new battens and retiling, … See all stories on this topic

Green Building Council says new research suggests public support for

Respondents were also in favour of sustainable community water systems, with almost 90 percent positive about using filtered rainwater for flushing toilets … See all stories on this topic

Capture This Winter's Rain Water With SFPUC's Rain Barrel Program

SFist What's the point of rainwater harvesting, you ask? Well, according to SFUC, you can help "keep relatively clean water out of the combined sewer system and … See all stories on this topic