Admin | May 5, 2011
Conservancy scientist, Rob McDonald, challenges himself and his family to live on 100 liters of water a day- 2/3 of a bathtub. McDonald and Conservancy scientist, Carmen Revenga, project that 1 billion city dwellers globally will have less than that to live on by 2050…unless cities build new infrastructure or begin new water conservation efforts.
Admin | May 2, 2011
For El Segundo TV, Tara Darby visit a local elementary school to see how these kids are making a big difference in water conservation.
Admin | April 26, 2011
www.Lowes.com Learn different tips for water conservation around the house. You can also save with WaterSense fixtures and ENERGY STAR Qualified appliances. Kitchen: Check your faucet. You can fix leaks up top by using a repair kit, or by replacing the cartridge or ball. If you find leaks underneath your sink, the pipes, fittings, and hoses probably need to be tightened or replaced. Be sure to turn off the water supply to make repairs. A dishwasher that is ENERGY STAR Qualified can wash the dishes using less water. Scrap the dishes instead of rinsing them, and only run the dishwasher when it’s full. When washing vegetables, place a basin in the bottom of the sink to catch the water. Reuse that water to water your plants or garden. Keep a pitcher of water in the fridge so you do not have to run the tap until the water gets cold. Laundry Room: High efficiency washers use less water and heat less water, saving you energy, water and money. Bathroom: Turn off the water when you’re brushing your teeth or shaving. Use a cup of water to rinse your razor. Consider installing a water-saving aerator or switch to an EPA WaterSense faucet. Switch to a WaterSense certified showerhead and turn off the water when shampooing. If you have kids in the house, limit shower time to a few songs on the radio. Check your toilet for leaks. Lowe’s carries toilet replacement parts and kits and WaterSense toilets. Lawn and Garden: You can empty the water from a dehumidifier into flower pots and …
Admin | April 8, 2011
Students at an alternative high school explore the topic of water conservation, addressing the questions; Why should we save water? and How can we save water?
Admin | April 5, 2011
Admin | March 18, 2011
This is the first video of 3, “please watch all 3 to get a complete understanding of what is being proposed.” Upgrade your residential / home existing irrigation system using new technology. This technology / equipment can be used on older systems as well as new ones. Effective evaluation of your irrigation system will not only conserve water but will cost less to run when done properly.
Admin | March 16, 2011
In this webinar, Shil Niyogi, Sr. Marketing Director at DCSE describes the importance of allocating water budget not only for SBX7-7 (20% reduction of water use by 2020) but also to be fair and equitable in water allocation. DCSE’s GIS based water budget application helps in allocating water to customers and tracking water use, move in’s/out’s and customer requested variances; and also helps in rate structure development. This is an edited version of the webinar - if you have any questions on water budget program development or the water budget application, please email Shil Niyogi at sniyogi@dcse.com or call him at 949-465-3400.
Admin | March 4, 2011
Discover water droplets filmed with a high speed video camera. The super hydrophobic surface creates the dancing water. GE is committed to water conservation through innovation and technology.
Admin | February 23, 2011
I share my thoughts & practices with EXTREME water conservation while washing dishes. Living in San Diego, LA & Texas, taught me a great deal about water conservation. Growing up with steams, lakes, rivers, ponds & ample rain fall, this was a major learning experience & change in habits. Learning the nighty Colorado River is but a trickle by the time it reaches the ocean should be alarming to even the most unaware of folks.
Admin | February 18, 2011
The LINX technology provides nitrate, nitrite, and TDS reduction similar to RO technology and like Filter technology, it is better for water conservation. As you can see from the animation, LINX technology offers superior water conservation over wasteful RO technology.
Admin | February 12, 2011
Nature Inc - Trees on Tap 1 of 2 - Water Conservation - BBC Environmenal Documentary, recorded 24.07.2009 The Series that attempts to put a monetary value on services that Earth’s living systems deliver to our households, our businesses and to national treasuries. “Trees on Tap” — Every year we spend billions of dollars on pumping and purifying water for the world’s ever expanding cities. But why bother when a forest will do the same job for a fraction of the price? Nature Inc goes to New York, Ecuador and Jordan to look at the different challenges facing the world. Recorded from BBC on 24.07.09
Admin | February 4, 2011
Produced and Directed by Brian McAndrew. Starring Jamie Slade, Michael Bishop, and Brian McAndrew. I Love My Ducks.
Admin | January 29, 2011
This is an educational film project where the Biosphere Institute of the Bow Valley collaborated with students of local school groups where students wrote, directed, filmed and edited their own films about the environment. For more information go to www.biosphereinstitute.org
Admin | January 3, 2011
Bexar County 4-H Kids got the chance to work with a film crew and make a national ad for water conservation. This is what the day was like.
Admin | December 28, 2010
Prithka talks about the need for water conservation and the impact, relatively small part of the community sitting in the auditorium can make by following simple measures all the time
Admin | December 25, 2010
An educational water conservation video for elementary school students featuring Freddy the Fire Hydrant and April the Poppy
Admin | December 19, 2010
Join Brenden McEneaney, Green Building Program Advisor for the City of Santa Monica, as he checks in with vendors on the floor at AltBuild, the alternative building materials and design expo. In this video, Brenden covers solar power with PermaCity, green packing products with rent-a-green-box, water conservation with Toro Irrigation Solutions, building efficiency assessment with the Building Doctors, green building solutions with Claremont Environmental Design Group and and services with Build It Green.
Admin | December 16, 2010
Reporters: Ken Hill and Ryan Anderson. Ever wondered why your dorms post signs to conserve water and limit your shower time? This may be part of the new University of California Santa Cruz water conservation program implemented this fall. Students don’t usually recognize that Santa Cruz County has been in an annual drought period since 2006. An in-depth look at students thoughts of the drought and how they use water in their daly life turned out to be a very opinionated piece!
Admin | December 2, 2010
During a recent trip to China, US Senator Max Baucus of Montana visited the Jincai Primary School to see Project WET’s lessons in action. Senator Baucus met with students, teachers and officials and took part in The Blue Planet activity, which demonstrates how much of the Earth is made up of water.
Admin | November 23, 2010
This video will inspire you to use less water, and realize how much water we should be conserving. You will be informed about everything on ways to conserve in a humorous and educational way. I made this video for a grade 8 science project and received a 98% on it.
Admin | October 16, 2010
Pomona High School, Pomona, CA. “WATER CONSERVATION” is a short fild made to raise awareness of Water Conservation. I made this PSA to compete in a contest held by WEWAC: The Water Education Water Awareness Committee. (you can also view it on their website)
Admin | October 7, 2010
Maverick director Shekhar Kapur raises the alarm bell for water conservation. He is also making a movie on the topic called Paani with Hrithik Roshan in the lead. For regular updates on the latest happenings in Bollywood, subscribe to www.youtube.com
Admin | September 3, 2010
Learn more about Bob Hirschfeld here: www.ecospeakers.com Excerpts from one of Bob Hirschfeld’s presentations showing his humorous perspectives on going green. Green topics covered include transportation, recycling, energy efficiency, water conservation, climate change, environmentalism, greenwashing, biofuels, and more. Despite the humor, his presentations are infused with strategies for going green and making the world a better place. In this video, attendees also share their reactions to Hirschfeld’s presentation. “EcoSatirist” Bob Hirschfeld lampoons the challenges and opportunities of green business with satire that is clean, organically funny and sustainable. His performances are an engaging and motivating way to present an underlying green message while poking fun at everyone involved. He works closely with each client to customize his satire for their unique audience. More comedy, shows, programs, and art related speakers here: www.ecospeakers.com
Admin | August 29, 2010
Leaks can account for up to 14% of the average household’s water use. Learn how to detect whether you have a leak, and if so, where. Visit www.conserveh2o.org for additional water conservation tips and resources.
Admin | August 20, 2010
My company (www.CorporateGreenEvents.com) helped Cushman & Wakefield host their first annual Green Fair to celebrate Earth Day for their Redwood City property. Over 800 employees attended the event that featured green vendors who talked about energy & water conservation, transportation alternatives and healthy living. Silicon Segway provided free rides and Tesla Motors provided an all electric dream machine. Solar City, ReCurve, Ennovationz, Sigona’s Farmers Market and Sims Recycling were a few of the 23 vendors exhibiting.
