Archive for February 19th, 2010

Students herald sustainability

Centre Daily Times Green roofs control flooding by storing rainwater, reduce extreme heat caused by bare roofs, and are aesthetically pleasing. I strongly recommend that the … See all stories on this topic

Congressman Grijalva to attend Glassman's Children's Book Release Party

This whimsical children's book on rainwater harvesting was written by the Glassman's and illustrated by more than 50 children from the Tucson area, … See all stories on this topic

Zephyrus Development given the go ahead

WEB says the Eco Homes incorporate the latest technology including solar panels and rainwater harvesting. But St Mary Deputy Daniel Wimberly recently tried … See all stories on this topic

Workshops will teach you to build rain barrels

The hands-on workshops are designed to educate participants on the benefits of rainwater harvesting. Participants will receive instruction and all the … See all stories on this topic

EU to help Tuvalu handle waste, improve sanitation and water supply

Radio New Zealand International The project will also provide rainwater tanks to each household in the outer islands, which establishes an efficient system of collection and storage of … See all stories on this topic

GMPA signs off new headquarters at Central Park

… will incorporate sustainable features including ground source heating and cooling, photovoltaic cells, combined heat and power and rainwater harvesting. … See all stories on this topic

Communities should get together on heating, water and waste, says report

Energy Efficiency News Local communities should get together on heating, rainwater harvesting and waste disposal and reuse schemes, recommends the UK Green Building Council … See all stories on this topic

Austin's water war

Austin could incentivize “grey water” systems and develop rainwater harvesting. We can fix leaking pipes, install efficient appliances and plumbing fixtures … See all stories on this topic

City short on water too; monsoon's the only hope

Rainwater harvesting recharges groundwater, besides taking off the burden on BWSSB, he explains. For the time being though, the areas on the outskirts will … See all stories on this topic

French club needs new home

Bucks French Club has been forced to cancel its meetings until further notice after The Oak, Green End Street, Aston Clinton, has shut because of lack of …