Archive for November 24th, 2009

Indonesia's Rainy Season Heats Up Trash Talk in Jakarta

So clogged are they with waste that they often can not carry rainwater away from the city, leaving it flooded. Photo: AP The rivers and canals in Jakarta … See all stories on this topic

Lead the way in saving our water

If cisterns were handed out like recycling bins, we would never hear about watering our lawns again. If pervious pavements were used, then the aquifers … See all stories on this topic

Water woes

Also a more concerted effort to follow rigorously rainwater harvesting methods. The problem has been our lack of commitment — globally — to what we … See all stories on this topic

Mexico – President Calderón Inaugurates El Cielo Interpretative Center

Attempts have been made to make the best use of local resources (100% reuse of digging products and separation of waste matter for recycling). … See all stories on this topic

Brisbane writes a case study on saving water

When told of the figures, and the paucity of California residents using gray water or storing rainwater, she was taken aback. … See all stories on this topic

Landscapers say education, audits key to water use compromise

He would like Chino Valley to work with the Upper Verde River Watershed Protection Coalition, which the town is a member of, in its rainwater harvesting … See all stories on this topic