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Recession slowing water investment to a drip | H2O Report

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Water scarcity means big growth for companies that purify, transport, and distribute the world’s most essential resource, but a global recession that has halted new projects and put off price hikes means water investors will have to wait for the boom years.
Water, cheap and indispensable, has long been prized as a [...]

New Concepts in Water Conservation: the Reduce-Your-Use Bathmat

When discussing global environmental issues, water is at the top of the list.  Consider this: According to water.org, an American taking a five-minute shower

uses more water than the typical person living in a developing country slum uses in a whole day, and at any given time, half of the world’s hospital beds are [...]

Essential Water Conservation Tips for Maintaining a Swimming Pool and Saving Money

Pool covers, shut off valves, chemicals, repairs and filters are the key to water conservation success with swimming pools. Educating yourself in these areas and finding the help you need, will help you become water saving savvy while also realizing that owning a pool does not have to become a financial burden! Pools [...]

Water conservation class at La Quinta Resort | MyDesert.com | The Desert Sun

Palm Springs-based American Leak Detection will offer homeowners a class on water conservation July 9 at the La Quinta Resort, 49-499 Eisenhower Drive.>The class, part of the resort’s La Quinta University how-to seminar series, will include tips on finding leaks, reading a water meter and maintaining a swimming pool.
“Many people don’t realize just how [...]

Jennifer Connelly in charity: water Clean Water Africa PSA

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New Washing Machine Only Uses One Cup of Water

An environmentally friendly washing machine has been developed by the University of Leeds, Britain. The technology has been developed by Professor Stephen Burkinshaw of the University of Leeds. He has been working on this project for the past thirty years. This project had been funded by IP Group, an intellectual property commercialization group. The [...]

Michael Jackson « King of Pop « This Week on the Internet

Long Reign the King of Pop 13 #1 Singles - 13 Grammy Awards - 750 Million albums worldwide.

via thisweekontheinternet.com
The worlds entertainer and profoundly influential artists of all-time, leaves an indelible imprint on popular music and culture. The world stands still for a [...]

Innovative Ways to Drink Water | A Distinctive World

Filtered Tap on the Go, French Press Style

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Reef Dram Sandals Double As Water Bottles
The Reef Dram Sandals contain an inner tube that you can fill with water (or your favourite beverage) and have a drink handy when you’re out and about. Now you can have a drink anywhere you want… This is bizarre, isn’t [...]

Washing Machine Cuts Water Consumption 90% - SmartPlanet

Imagine washing your clothes in plastic beads. A start-up in Leeds, U.K. last week demonstrated a washing machine that does just that and in the process promises to use 90% less water and 30% less electricity than conventional machines.
To get the stains out, the machine uses polymer beads made of Nylon 66 originally for rifle [...]