Archive for March 17th, 2010

Chennai Corp to spend Rs 632 cr on health, edu – Sify

Chennai Corp to spend Rs 632 cr on health, edu
Sify
While Rs 250 crore will be for rainwater harvesting, Rs 60 crore will be used for constructing new bridges, Rs 30 crore to improve roads on the bus routes,

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First-Ever Studies Evaluating the Construction Market in India’s Top 10 Cities … – CNNMoney.com (press release)

First-Ever Studies Evaluating the Construction Market in India's Top 10 Cities
CNNMoney.com (press release)
Even firms that do not apply for green certification often incorporate sustainability building practices, such as rainwater harvesting, into their projects.

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Green Turtle chosen for Ontario’s Green Schools Pilot Initiative – PR Newswire (press release)

Green Turtle chosen for Ontario's Green Schools Pilot Initiative
PR Newswire (press release)
TORONTO, March 17 /PRNewswire/ – The Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation has announced that Green Turtle's Reflo rainwater harvesting solution will

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Federal Reserve’s pledge lifts Iseq – Irish Times

Federal Reserve's pledge lifts Iseq
Irish Times
Ryanair, McInerney and Kingspan were also among the fallers on a day when most stocks managed to finish with green tickers next to their names,

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India: Groundwater Levels Continue Downward Spiral Around Coca-Cola Plant – Axis of Logic

India: Groundwater Levels Continue Downward Spiral Around Coca-Cola Plant
Axis of Logic
A visit to Coca-Cola's rainwater harvesting structures in the area by the India Resource Center found them ill-maintained and not functional.

Geosyntec Consultants Welcomes Philip Reidy As Associate – PR Newswire (press release)

Geosyntec Consultants Welcomes Philip Reidy As Associate
PR Newswire (press release)
consulting firm focused on the design and implementation of commercial-scale rainwater harvesting and integrated stormwater management systems.

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Home improvements: thermal insulation – Telegraph.co.uk


Telegraph.co.uk
Home improvements: thermal insulation
Telegraph.co.uk
RW, Sheffield A The most efficient insulation material is rigid PIR board, such as Kingspan or Celotex (as well as some own-brand trade names from builders'

Ministry aware of water report – Botswana Press Agency

Ministry aware of water report
Botswana Press Agency
utilisation of treated effluent at Department of Water Affairs, rainwater harvesting projects at Gumare Primary School, Shoshong Secondary School and

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Aston Hill – England! – Pinkbike.com

Aston Hill – England!
Pinkbike.com
M40 southbound J9 and cross country to Aston Clinton and another 100 miles on the clock of the LWB Sprinter to Aston Hill. Mother's day, stupid question,

Irish banks back in favour in anticipation of good news – Irish Times

Irish banks back in favour in anticipation of good news
Irish Times
Building materials group Kingspan was strong again despite the dearth of news, rising 4.7 per cent, or 28 cent, to €6.30. DCC, which is due to leave a

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