At last the Cape Town society has moved out of the first stage of grief – denial. This condition which is the nemesis for environmentalists over the years. How to break through the naïve hope that all will be fine, no matter how we live? How to inspire the courage to face the science? Inevitably Mother Earth is now pitching in to teach first hand. We have to accept that … [Read more...]
Conserve water … pee clean
As a man, I can honestly say that normal public urinals are one of my least favourite inventions. This is due to two factors: They smell awful, and they waste water. Solution? Odour-free, waterless urinals. One of the most obvious benefits of waterless urinals is that they conserve water. According to a study done by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, a year's use of a single … [Read more...]
Beware the water guzzlers this summer
February is the worst month for water consumption in the Cape. One resident shares her water consumption calculations and saving devices and plans with us. The City of Cape Town gives all its residents 6kl of free water a month. Last February my family used up this allocation in 3 days. For some households, 6kl is enough water to last them the whole month. We live in the … [Read more...]
