Rainwater Harvesting
It is now viable to harvest rainwater for your whole household. This includes rainwater harvesting, storing and pumping rainwater for bathing, showering, toilet flushing, pool, laundry and irrigation. Rainwater harvesting together with other Water Rhapsody products can save up to 90% of your water bill.
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Category Archives: Climate Change
World Wetlands Day, 2 February
What is World Wetlands Day? 2 February each year is World Wetlands Day. This day marks the date of the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands on 2 February 1971, in the Iranian city of Ramsar on the shores of the Caspian Sea. Each year since 1997, the Ramsar Secretariat has provided materials so that government agencies, non-governmental organizations, conservation organizations, and groups of citizens can help raise public awareness about the importance and value of wetlands. Ramsar Convention defines wetlands as “areas of marsh, fen , peat land or water, whether natural or artificial, permanent or temporary with water that is static or flowing, fresh, brackish or salt, including areas of marine water the depth of which at low tide does not exceed six meters” . Such definition would include rivers, lakes, swamps, marshes, wet grasslands, estuaries, deltas, mangroves, coral reefs, human-made sites such as fish ponds, rice paddies, reservoir, and salt pans among others. Phosphate film with Jeremy Westgarth-Taylor
Posted in Climate Change, Environmentally Friendly, Go Green, Grey Water Recycling, Recycle, safe water, Water Conservation, Water Tanks
Tagged 2 February, Jeremy Westgarth-Taylor, Natural Resources, Phosphate in water, Ramsar, Water Rhapsody, Water sources, Water tanks, Waterproblem, World Wetland Day
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The Package of Decisions made at COP 17 in Durban 2011:
The Package of decisions known as the Durban Platform, centered around adaption, green climate fund, technology and strategies to support developing countries. Work will begin on this immediately under a new group called the Ad Hoc Working Group on the Durban Platform for Enhanced Action. “I salute the countries who made this agreement. They have all laid aside some cherished objectives of their own to meet a common purpose – a long-term solution to climate change,” said Christiana Figueres, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Figueres said this is highly significant because the Kyoto Protocol’s accounting rules, mechanisms and markets all remain in action as effective tools to leverage global climate action and as models to inform future agreements. A significantly advanced framework for the reporting of emission reductions for both developed and developing countries was also agreed, taking into consideration the common but differentiated responsibilities. Governments also agreed on the full implementation of The Package to support developing nations, agreed last year in Cancun, Mexico. “This means that urgent support for the developing world, especially for the poorest and most vulnerable to adapt to climate change, will also be launched on time,” said … Continue reading
Posted in Carbon Footprint, Climate Change, Go Green, Solar Geysers, Water Conservation, Water Tanks
Tagged Adaptation, Adaptation Committee, Clean Development Mechanism, Climate Change, COP17, COP17 Durban, Global Concern, Green Climate Fund, JoJo Tanks, Kyoto Protocol, Mitigation, Technology Mechanism, UNFCCC, Water Conservation, Water Rhapsody, Water tanks
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Polar Bear Attack!
Bear Attack in Churchill, Manitoba, Canada! These are pictures of an actual polar bear attacking a man. The pictures were taken while people watched and could do nothing to stop the attack! Reports from the local newspaper say that the victim will make a full recovery. The photos follow… not for the meek. May your troubles always be smaller than your imagination! Water Rhapsody Team EC
What is a Carbon Footprint?
What is a Carbon Footprint? Carbon refer to Carbon Dioxide, a colourless odourless gas, formed by the burning of carbon/fossil fuels, or breathed out by animals/humans from the lungs Footprint – Impression of a human or an animal foot on a surface. (Oxford Dictionary) Definition Carbon Footprint is the total set of greenhouse gas emissions/release/production/discharge, cause by an organisation, event, production or person through burning of fossil fuels for electricity, heating, transport etc. In other words: The measurement of the total amount of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and Methane (CH4) emissions of a defined population, system or activity, considering all relevant sources sinks and storage within the spatial and temporal boundary of the population, system or activity of interest, is called The Carbon Footprint. Origin Carbon Footprint originates from the ecological footprint discussion. It’s a subset of the ecological footprint and of the comprehensive Life Cycle Assessment. The Ecological Footprint is a measurement of human demand on the Earth’s ecosystems. How is it Measured? The Carbon Footprint is measured in units of tonnes (or kg) of carbon dioxide equivalent. Two Parts: Primary Footprint and Secondary Footprint. Primary Footprint is a measure of our direct emissions of CO2 from burning Fossil Fuels, … Continue reading
Posted in Carbon Footprint, Climate Change, Energy Saving, Environmentally Friendly, Go Green, Grey Water Recycling, Rainwater Harvesting, Recycle, Renewable Energy, Solar Geysers, Water Conservation, Water Tanks, Yes Solar
Tagged Carbon Emissions, Carbon Footprint, Carbon Offsetting, Climate Change, COP17, Ecological Footprint, Fossil Fuels, Greenhouse Effect, Greenhouse Gas, Greywater re-use, Mitigation, Rainwater Harvesting, Water Rhapsody, Water tanks
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Water Rhapsody EC has successfully completed the Carbon Footprint Analyst Course:
Presented Carbon Footprint Analyst Course - Level One We were introduced and informed around the following subjects and buzzwords: Carbon Footprint Greenhouse Gasses Fossil Fuels Climate Change Global Warming Carbon Markets Carbon Credits Kyoto Protocol COP 17 Carbon Neutral Carbon Offsets We will be discussing some of these terminology over the following few weeks. We want to share some light on the discussions of these subjects going around at the moment in South Africa, adding to the excitement and results anticipated from the COP17 in Durban 28 Nov-9 Dec 2011.
Posted in Carbon Footprint, Climate Change, Energy Saving, Environmentally Friendly, Go Green, Recycle, Renewable Energy, Water Conservation, Water Tanks, Yes Solar
Tagged Carbon Footprint, Carbon Footprint Analyst Course, Carbon Markets, Carbon Neutral, Carbon Offset, Climate Change, COP17, COP17 Durban, Fossil Fuels, Greenhouse Gas, Kyoto Protocol
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Nedbank to invest in Critical Water Catchment areas..
We as Water Rhapsody EC take our hats of to Nedbank for investing 9 million rand into South Africa’s critical water catchment areas. In their statement released 29th August’11, the investment entails funding of the removal of alien invasive species, like Black Wattle trees. This will release approximately 550 000 kiloliter per year back into some of SA’s high priority catchment areas under which the Kouga in the Eastern Cape. This inisiative result in the improvement in the water quality. It will surely establish a platform for job creation and it will also contribute towards altering climate change. Nedbank put it’s money where it’s mouth is; they have had a 17% reduction in their own water consumpion. Now they are also encouraging other corporates to take a stand and take a role in putting conservation and contribution towards it, on the map. Go to the link below to read all about Nedbank’s Water Stewardship Programme: http://www.nedbank.co.za/website/content/watersteward_programme/index.asp To quote Nedbank: “It’s only a water shortage if we do nothing to change it.”
Posted in Climate Change, Dam Levels, Go Green, Water Conservation, Water Tanks
Tagged Critical water catchment areas, Dam Levels, drought disaster area, Kouga in the Eastern Cape, Nedbank, Nedbank Invest, The Green Trust, Water Conservation, Water quality, Water Rhapsody, Water tanks, Water usage, Working for Water Programme, WWF South Africa, WWF’s Biodiversity Unit
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Why is Water Rhapsody your answer?
Are you conscious about saving water? Do you want to be self sufficient and not reliable on the municipality for both the quality and quantity of your water supply? Not receiving constant water pressure from the municipality? Then Water Rhapsody is your answer. We specialize in the manufacturing and installation of Water Conservation Systems and have 16 years of experience behind us. Our Systems include:
Posted in Climate Change, Environmentally Friendly, Go Green, Grey Water Recycling, Rainwater Harvesting, safe water, Water Conservation, Water Tanks
Tagged grey water, Greywater re-use, Multi-Flush, Nelson Mandela Metropole, Pool backwashing, Poolside Tank, Poseidon Advantage, Rainwater Harvesting, safe water, Saving water, Second Movement, Water Conservation, Water Conservation Systems, Water Rhapsody, Water Saving Systems, Water tanks
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Harvest Rainwater with Jojo Tanks!
It’s time to start preparing to harvest rainwater at your house of business. Be ready to collect rainwater for your house, garden, your pool, laundry or for whatever need you might have for rainwater. As Jojo Dealers and one of their listed preferred installers, Water Rhapsody is offering the 2500l for R1550 and the 5000l for R2785 (incl VAT & Delivery) until the end of October 2011. So hurry, order your tank(s) now and we will visit you for a no-obligation quote on the installation thereof. We might be in the unfortunate position of having water restrictions again in the future, so start now becoming independent of Municipal supply. Saving water is an excellent way to show that you care and are willing to do your little bit to help. Whether you store just a small amount to reduce your use of the municipal supply or get off the grid completely,it will be beneficial for the entire community and for future generations.
Posted in Climate Change, Dam Levels, Environmentally Friendly, Go Green, Rainwater Harvesting, safe water, Water Conservation, Water Tanks
Tagged 2500 L, 2500L - R1550, 5000 L, 5000L - R2785, Eastern Cape, eco-friendly, JoJo Tanks, Jojo's tank Prices, Municipal Supply, Natural Resources, Nelson Mandela Metropole, Off the Grid, Rainwater Harvesting, Tank Special Offer, Water Conservation, Water Tank Installers, Water tanks
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Subsidies vir sonkraggeisers droop op!
Die installering van laedruk-sonkraggeisers in die Baai is voorlopig gestaak omdat Eskom se subsidies daarvoor opgedroog het. Die sondraggeisers is n Eskom-projek en word deur hom gefinansier. Sowat 30 586 geisers is al by regeringshuise hier aangebring. George Ferreira, van die maatskappy wat die geisers installeer, het gesê hulle het al 120 000 huishoudings voorsien. Ferreira het op n onlangse komiteevergadering oor infrastruktuur, ingenieurswese en energie gesê die projek is gestaak weens geldnood en hy weet nie wannneer dit hervat sal word nie. Volgens Mnr. Ferreira spaar huiseienaars maandeliks sowat R30 aan krag met laedruk- sonkrag-geisers. Hulle het egter heelwat probleme ondervind tydens die installering. “Talle huiseienaars wat by hul huise laat aanbou het se dakke voldoen nie aan die standaarde nie en ons kon nie installasies doen nie. Ons het ook enkele lekke ondervind omdat vullertenks wat plaaslik vervaardig en SABS-goedgekeur is, foutief was. Ons moes 6000 van die vullertenks vervang. Sommige foutiewe krane is vervang. Van die geysers wat verkeerd geïnstalleer is, het van huiseienaars se dakke afgewaai.” Dié probleme het veroorsaak dat die maatskappy nie soveel wins gemaak het as wat hy aanvanklik bereken het nie. Helga van Staaden – PE Express, 21 September 2011
Global Water Scarcity
Threat or Opportunity for Aquaculture? (An Article by Leslie Ter Morshuizen from Aquaculture Innovations) The shortage of suitable freshwater resources is fast becoming a global catastrophe. How do we know this? In the 20th century the global population tripled and currently 220 000 people are born daily. This population growth, along with industrialisation and urbanisation, has resulted in several countries facing serious water shortages. A direct result of this is that 50% of hospital beds are occupied by sufferers of poor water related conditions. It may seem hard to believe, but globally more people have cellular phones than access to a toilet. And water usage in agriculture? Well, 70% of freshwater resources are allocated to agriculture. Practical usage includes: 25 000 ℓ of water to raise 1 kg of beef 4 000 ℓ to raise 1kg of chicken 1 120 ℓ to produce a cup of coffee 125 ℓ to produce a sheet of paper (please don’t print this!) As a result of this looming water crisis, social and government agencies are looking for ways in which to limit new water allocations, reduce the usage by existing users and improve the quality of effluent water. This is all in an … Continue reading
Posted in Climate Change, Water Conservation
Tagged going green, Natural Resources, Water Conservation
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