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Sweet Dreams, Rainwater Pillow
I recently saw another solution at a green show here in LA – the Rainwater Pillow, designed by Jim Harrington, a landscape designer in the Atlanta area. It’s basically a big flat rubber bag that allows you to store and then reuse rainwater for landscape ...
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Could you take advantage of rainwater?
On October 24, the International Day of Climate Change is celebrated. Floods, droughts, pollution and shortages show us that water is closely linked to climate change. Salher offers a wide range of possibilities for the reuse of rainwater. In order to control water resources in a sustainable way, Salher has various systems for reusing rainwater. Depending on the real needs of each customer, in ...
By Salher
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EPA to recognize recovery act water re-use project in Raleigh, North Carolina
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Acting Regional Administrator Stan Meiburg will join state and local officials in Raleigh, NC to recognize the city’s Water Re-use green infrastructure project. The project, estimated to cost approximately US$465,735, is funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment (ARRA), through the State Revolving Fund. EPA will recognize Raleigh’s ...
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Protecting the road pavement from trees’ roots
Trees’ roots often represent a problem for sidewalks, bike paths and roads. By creating a cavity with the Atlantis System, below the road pavement, the roots are prevented from breaking the overlying pavement. Urban greenery has become an indispensable aspect for improving the quality of life and making cities more vibrant and colourful. Often, however, the green is simply inserted to the ...
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Ultrafiltration: Find out all about the keys of Salher water treatments through membranes technology
Salher has more than ten years of experience manufacturing high efficiency ultrafiltration systems for urban and industrial wastewater reuse plants, for compact drinking water treatment plants and as pretreatment in reverse osmosis processes. Throughout its long career as a manufacturer of ultrafiltration plants, Salher keeps using a membrane brand of international prestige, so it knows ...
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Rainwater harvesting and wastewater reuse solutions
Leading provider of residential and decentralized water reuse, wastewater, and odor control treatment technologies announces introduction of a complete line of rainwater harvesting solutions as well as plans for a new residential membrane water reuse / recycling technology. Bord na Móna Environmental Products U.S. Inc., the American market subsidiary of the $550-million Bord na Móna group based ...
By Anua
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GSA Transforms 1974 Building Into Top Performing Green Building
Today, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced the completion of the Edith Green-Wendell Wyatt Federal Building renovation project in downtown Portland, Oregon. The 39-year-old facility is now a high-performing green building designed to be one of the most energy efficient office buildings in the country. U.S. Representative Earl Blumenauer and representatives from the project ...
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Birmingham`s journey from grey to green
The Covid crisis offers the opportunity to rethink the way we design our cities, said speakers at Planning and Development to Enhance Health and Wellbeing, the third of Polypipe Civils & Green Urbanisation’s e-Roadshow events on Realising Resilience. Focused on Birmingham, the first UK city to join the global Biophilic Cities network, the event showcased how England’s largest ...
By Polypipe
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New DHL building expansion in Hamilton to include a Greyter solution
Greyter Water Systems is proud to share that Deutsche Post DHL Group’s new building expansion in Hamilton will include a Greyter solution. International logistics is a fast-moving industry and with the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an unprecedented surge in e-commerce activity. DHL Express is quadrupling its capacity to over 200,000 square feet at John C. Munro International Airport in ...
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Federal appeals court finds Los Angeles County liable for polluted waterways
An opinion issued today by the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals sided with arguments in favor of a lawsuit that forces Los Angeles County and the County Flood Control District to take action to clean up two polluted waterways in Los Angeles. The lawsuit initiated by Natural Resources Defense Council and Los Angeles Waterkeeper in 2008 sought to hold the County responsible for documented ...
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David Brower Center - integral group`s 8th LEED platinum building
Integral Group (formerly Rumsey Engineers) today announced that the David Brower Center in Berkeley, California was awarded a LEED Platinum certification by the USGBC. This is the firm's 8th LEED Platinum certified building. The project earned 55 out of a possible 60 points (42 points is the minimum for Platinum certification). The design for this landmark mixed use project in downtown Berkeley ...
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Puraflo Peat Fiber Biofilter Approved For Use as a Tertiary Polishing Filter in Manitoba
Anua’s environmentally sensitive Puraflo wastewater treatment system ideal for residential, small community/commercial applications Greensboro, N.C. (February 16, 2012) – On July 27, 2011, Mike Gilbertson, Director of Environmental Services Branch of Manitoba Conservation, approved the use of in-ground and mounded pads for the dispersal of Puraflo peat fiber biofilter ...
By Anua
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Supreme Court Allows Major Southern California Water Quality Victory to Stand
A decision today (May 5, 2014) by the U.S. Supreme Court will protect millions of people living near and visiting Los Angeles rivers and beaches from the harmful effects of water pollution. The Supreme Court declined Los Angeles County and the County Flood Control District’s request to review a Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling finding Los Angeles County liable for untreated stormwater ...
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Flooded streets, normal or manageable
One of the challenges for urban planners is urban water management. For example, buildings and paved roads prevent natural infiltration and direct the water flow to channels and sewers. Moreover, the weather patterns are also changing. We are increasingly faced with longer periods of drought and short periods of intense rainfall. Water drainage and sewage system Because the rainwater ...
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West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources Approves Anua’s Platinum Submerged Aerated Filter System
Greensboro, N.C. (April 12, 2012) – Anua’s new Platinum Submerged Aerated Filter (SAF) system received approval from the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources. The West Virginia Sewage Advisory Board accepted the European EN 12566-3 protocol as an “other recognized testing agency.” Per correspondence from the department, “This approval allows for ...
By Anua
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Bord na Móna introduces rainwater harvesting and wastewater reuse solutions at 2009 NAHB Green Building Conference
Bord na Móna Environmental Products U.S. Inc., the American market subsidiary of the $550-million Bord na Móna group based in Dublin, Ireland, has formally announced plans to introduce a complete range of rainwater harvesting products as well a new compact membrane for residential wastewater reuse / recycling applications. The plans were unveiled at the 2009 NAHB Green Building ...
By Anua
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Cadmus-Supported Estadio Nacional de Brasília Mane Garrincha Opens
Brazil’s new Estadio Nacional de Brasília Mane Garrincha, expected to become the first Leader in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum-certified FIFA World Cup venue, officially opened on Saturday, May 18, after more than two years of construction. The Cadmus Group, Inc. (Cadmus) is working closely with partner EcoArenas, LLC to provide LEED consulting and certification ...
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Show attracts 256 exhibiting companies from 19 countries and regions - Strong attendance expected at the 5th China (International) water business summit
Water Expo China, the only water industry exhibition in China that is sponsored by China’s Ministry of Water Resources and approved by the Ministry of Commerce, will take place 17 – 19 November 2010 at the China National Convention Center. Organised by Messe Frankfurt (Shanghai) Co Ltd and the Chinese Hydraulic Engineering Society (CHES), the show is attracting around 256 exhibiting ...
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RainCatcher Exhibiting at RWM 2016 Event This September
Come visit us at i2i’s RWM 2016 Exhibition, Europe’s premier event for resource efficiency and waste management — RainCatcher will be attending as part of the UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) Export Connect programme. RWM is the only exhibition of its kind, covering all aspects of the waste hierarchy and bringing the industry together to rethink waste as a resource. If ...
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New Poll: Nearly 75% of California Voters Choose Improving Local Water Supplies as Top Solution to Drought
California voters are more concerned about the drought than any other major issue and an overwhelming majority favor strategies to stretch local water supplies, including recycling, rainwater harvesting and efficiency measures, as the top solution to California’s water woes, according to a new poll conducted by Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz & Associates (FM3) on behalf of the Natural ...
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