Posts Tagged ‘Environment’
Thursday, September 17th, 2009
Although the water flowing from the tap might not seem very exciting, there are many interesting facts about this essential substance. Composed of hydrogen and oxygen, water provides examples of all three states of matter. Water refers to the substance in its liquid state. Ice is water’s solid state, while steam is its gaseous state. Many people know that 75% of the earth’s surface is covered in water. However, only 3% of this water is fit for drinking, and the polar ice caps contain 75% of the this fresh water in its frozen form.
All of this water has existed for millions of years, and never really leaves the planet. However, water is referred to as “wasted” after being used or polluted. Even with water treatment facilities, it is difficult to purify all water enough to make it potable again. In the UK, the average person uses close to 150 litres of water daily. In a year, this equals 54,750 litres or .054 cubic meters of water. Compare this to UK Industry and Commerce, which uses about 1,300 million cubic meters of water each year.
Not only is water all around us, it is also within us. 70% of the average adult’s body contains water, and 80% of the average newborn’s body weight is water. Not only are people made up of water, we need it to live. People can endure without food for about 30 days, but without water for 7 days, survival is unlikely. An easily overlooked part of our daily lives, this crucial substance can seem more interesting and vital after learning some of its fascinating facts.
Tags: Drinking water, Environment, Utilities, WATER, Water Resources, Water treatment
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Tuesday, September 15th, 2009
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In times, when catastrophic results of humans’ predatory activity regarding our planet becomes a well known topic, architects and architecture users are beginning to take into consideration how buildings affect environment. It applies both to small range of single buildings, as well as the large scale of thousands of structures of the same kind built around the world.
Ideas of architects concerning economy and environment-friendliness are slightly peculiar – a house heated with human body temperature, hairdryer or cooking – on plans it looks good but in reality both costs of putting into practice and comfort of living are precluding from using them. Luckily, we can also take the less drastic elements into consideration, to make our home more ecological. (more…)
Tags: eco house, eco tips, Energy, Environment, Geothermal power, Home and Garden, recycling, Renewable, Renewable energy
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Friday, August 28th, 2009
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Doing the wash at home is a convenience that many people easily take for granted. However, even a generation ago, washing machines were not standard appliances in homes. The UK Statistics Authority showed that in 1981, only 78% homes in the UK had a washing machine. By 2008, this number increased to 96% . However, these washers prove less effective when a home has hard water. The minerals running through the laundry cycle leave deposits on clothing, while the scale can build up within appliances.
Some people might not realize that they have hard water, but laundry can show the signs. Coloured clothing dulls easily, while white clothing turns yellow or grey. Clothes feel dingy and stiff. Using liquid fabric softer might seem like an answer, but this is no substitute for water treatment. Even with a large amount of fabric softeners, the minerals in the water still run through the wash cycle, leaving deposits on clothes. (more…)
Tags: Basket, Clothing, Energy, Environment, Hard water, Laundry, laundry basket, WATER, Water treatment
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Monday, August 24th, 2009
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No matter the economic climate, no one wants to lose money on household necessities. For homes with hard water, there are many added costs associated with this problem. Because of the mineral deposits contained in hard water, pipes fur up causing changes in a plumbing system. According to the Drinking Water Inspectorate, the scale left behind on heating systems and other appliances interfere with efficiency. The mineral deposits, such as calcium magnesium, affect more than just the water quality. They also affect your budget.
Without water treatment, repairs bills keep rolling in for appliances that use water. The lime scale that builds up in pipes restricts the flow of water and takes more energy to heat. (more…)
Tags: Drinking water, Energy, Environment, WATER, Water Resources, Water treatment
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Thursday, August 20th, 2009
For those who enjoy a healthy, thriving garden, hard water with its overabundance of calcium and magnesium could be hurting your plants and flowers.
The deposits of salts from these minerals build up, decreasing the effectiveness of water heating systems and restricting water flow. In addition, without water treatment, this problem can wreak havoc in your yard. Life in the garden can certainly suffer from the ill effects of hard water.
According to University of Connecticut professor of horticulture George Elliot, hard water “can have a significant effect on plants, especially those growing in containers.” He explains that calcium and magnesium are two of the elements in limestone. (more…)
Tags: Environment, WATER, Water garden, Water Resources, Water treatment
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Wednesday, June 24th, 2009
Saving water might be pretty easy and not only money saving task but also friendly to the environment. If you are aware of water saving problem and have a lot of information about take a look at the bullet point below and make sure that you know and have done everything to make usage of water as much efficient as it can be. (more…)
Tags: Dishwasher, Environment, Washing, WATER
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Friday, June 19th, 2009
Ask any doctor or health official what they feel is the single most important nutrient that our bodies need on a daily basis and their answer will unanimously be water. Interestingly enough, water isn’t a nutrient at all, but it is completely essential to the daily functioning of our bodies.
In most cases, water is even more important for us to have than food, as one will die from dehydration far well before they are affected by starvation. Lack of water can result in light symptoms such as sore throat and headaches, and can eventually lead to worse symptoms such as fainting. This is why it is extremely important to stay hydrated and drink approximately eight glasses of water each day. (more…)
Tags: Drink, Drinking water, Environment, Filtration, Tap water, WATER, Water purification
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Wednesday, May 27th, 2009
Some of the best ways to conserve water in the home are also some of the easiest to do in a single day. Most tips cost little to nothing to implement and the savings can be great, both financially and ecologically.
If you have an older toilet and don’t intend to replace it any time soon with a water saving version, simply add a brick or two into the water tank. This will displace a great deal of water instantly turning your toilet into one that uses far less water.
Along the same line, you can also turn off the water to the toilet and use dishwater or bath water to flush the toilet. Most people aren’t interested in taking such steps, but it is a sound practice, if somewhat awkward. (more…)
Tags: Dishwasher, eciological house, Eco, eco tips, Environment, Shower, Toilet, Washing, WATER, Water tank
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Wednesday, May 27th, 2009
When people do what they truly like and believe in, the results can be quite astonishing and rewarding. Extend that belief to your garden, and let it serve as a tool to enrich your life and find unsuspected enjoyment.
Long summer days offer a perfect start. So, if you are a food conscious consumer, use the yard to set a little garden for growing your own organic produce. It is very easy as it can be as small as 10 ft x 10 ft. But seeing maturing tomatoes, red and yellow bell peppers, and tasting them when they are perfectly ripe is great experience everyone should have. (more…)
Tags: Bell pepper, Environment, Garden, Plant
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