This is part two of our series on plastic, to read the first part, click here. Internationally, plastics are clasified for their recycling properties according to […]
Tag: CLIMATE CHANGE
Reducing your carbon footprint
What can each of us do to make our impact on the planet smaller?First, some terminology explained:Global warming: An increase in the Earth’s average surface […]
Recycling: Getting started
Smallholders will notice when they are driving on refuse removal day what the waste pickers are removing from the wheelie bins. It would seem that […]
Harvesting Rainwater
Even with a strong borehole of good quality water (and therefore no reliance on expensive municipal supply) there are compelling reasons why harvesting rainwater from […]
Get watering right
The objective of soil moisture management is not merely the conservation of water, but the effective, economical and responsible utilisation of water. Problems arise when […]
Your Water Footprint
In South Africa, water is a scarce commodity with an average annual rainfall of approximately 464 mm compared with a world average of 860mm, according […]
Water Awareness
If every person takes on a water conservation mind set, disaster can be averted.• Only use what you need ~ don’t waste water!• Toilets are […]
Leaks are not lekker
Gautengers are being urged to conserve water and one of the first things we can do is to make sure that there are no leaks […]