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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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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Eastern Cape: Extremely Uncomfortable; Heat Wave
According to Weather SA: www.weathersa.co.za Updated: 16/01/2012 16:02:30 Warning: Take action Subject: Extremely uncomfortable; Heat Wave Detail: Valid for 17 to 19/01/2012: Warning: 1. A heat wave with persistently high temperatures is expected over the western and southern parts until Thursday. 2. Extremely uncomfortable, humid conditions will be experienced over the western and southern interior until Thursday. With this heat wave in mind, it will be difficult to keep your lawn from looking like this: The alternative for using your precious municipal water to water your garden, you might consider having the Water Rhapsody’s grey water system installed, namely Garden Rhapsody. In which case the Garden Rhapsody collects all your grey water, from your baths, showers, hand basins and laundry. The grey water sprays out onto your lawn or where you’ve directed it via hosepipe to spray. Imagine the feeling of watering your garden while taking a shower…. If you harvest rainwater through the Water Rhapsody Grand Opus, you will be making use of your own rainwater in your shower, your lawn will be watered with that same water. Shouldn’t everybody be heading this way? Have us visiting your premises for a free no-obligation quotation to install these systems. Contact … Continue reading
Posted in Dam Levels, Grey Water Recycling, Rainwater Harvesting, Recycle, Water Conservation, Water Tanks, Weather
Tagged Dry Lawn, Eastern Cape Weather, Garden Irrigation, Garden Rhapsody, going green, Grey Water Recycling, Greywater re-use, Heat Wave, JoJo Tanks, Natural Resources, Nelson Mandela Bay Weather, Rain fall, Save Garden, Water Rhapsody, Water tips
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Have your say on Waste Management in Nelson Mandela Bay!
Press Release January 9, 2012 The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM) is currently reviewing its Integrated Waste Management Plan (IWMP), which is a planning tool that will guide the Municipality’s waste management activities over the next five years and we would like you, as residents, to submit your contributions. The closing date for contributions is 17 February 2012. Standing Committee Chairperson for Public Health, Cllr Patricia Ndlovu, said as part of the planning process, the NMBM is undertaking a Public Perception Survey to determine how residents perceive waste management in the city, what they feel the challenges are, and how they would like to see these issues addressed. The Public Perception Survey is available online via a link on the NMBM homepage (www.nelsonmandelabay.gov.za) or you can pick up a hard copy from municipal clinics, customer care centres and libraries across Nelson Mandela Bay. The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality won the coveted Cleanest City Award twice and also received the second price on several occasions since the inauguration of the awards in 2002 as a result of its proactive approach to Waste Management. The Public Perception Survey was started on 30 November 2011. Issued on behalf of the Nelson Mandela Bay … Continue reading
Posted in Environmentally Friendly, Go Green, Grey Water Recycling, Rainwater Harvesting, Recycle, safe water, Water Conservation, Water Tanks
Tagged Cleanest City Award, Nelson Mandela Bay, Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, Nelson Mandela Metropole, Waste Management, Waste Management Activities
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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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Bloemfontein Water Problems
Rainwater Harvesting in Bloemfontein Grey water recycling in Bloemfontein The problem: Bloemfontein and the greater Mangaung area are struggling since September with water supply and delivery problems. First, water restrictions were introduced and lately residents are experiencing irregular supply and low pressure. This is due to the fact that two reservoirs of the city nearly ran dry and left most of the traditional Mangaung suburbs without water for five days. The current problem is that
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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