Archive for January, 2010

UK Company with large carbon footprint…help please!?

Hi,
I am doing a presentation on why it is important in business to use renewable energy. I really need some facts and figures, maybe sustainability reports etc, for companies that are taking measures to reduce their carbon footprint by using renewable energy (such as Tesco) and those companies which are not, and have a [...]

What are some questions you have about water conservation?

I am doing an event on water conservation and wanted to see where the public interest is, what are some questions you have? Concerns? Things you would like to know more about. Thanks
I would pose the following questions
1) How effective is home water conservation and should it be required?
1a) Should municipalities be able to mandate [...]

What are some solutions and reasons to water pollution?

I need solutions to water pollution to my natural resources project for geography!
FINAL PROJECT for this semester!!!
Please help!!!
Thanks! Look up Lake Erie and the solutions to the pollution there. I remember when the lake caught fire because of all the pollution. Nowadays it is the number one walleye and smallmouth bass capitol [...]

What can teens do to help out with water conservation ?

What can teens (a group of 10 teens between the ages of 12 - 16)do to help out with water conservation ?
Big things not just turning off the water while brushing your teeth and taking shorter showers.
Also what can we do to spread the word ???
There are many things your group can do, but each [...]

How to protect our self from water pollution?

Hi friends, As you all know the biggest problem in our country is water pollution which causes lots of diseases. To save myself I got a link with some good tips
http://www.tictacdo.com/ttd/How_to_protect_yourself_from_water_pollution
But getting difficulty in 3rd point.
Can anyone suggest me?
well, that is a very good question. the best way to prtect yourself is to not drink [...]

Are there any sustainability interships in the west this summer?

My boyfriend and I are wanting to live off the grid. We’re wanting to go to an intership for grey water usage, rain water catchment, solar panels, and organic gardening. We’re looking for something in the west. Can anyone help? Thanks.
It sounds like you should look for an organic farm to live on. There are [...]

What are the best methods of water conservation that would most benefit my school and community?

PLEASE ANSWER A.S.A.P
THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!
One thing everyone can do is remove lawns and plant drought resistant native plants. Much of water is used to irrigate landscaping.
Just my thoughts

Please help. Have 2 water meters installed for my well for 2 homes in rural area.?

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Can anybody tell me how we can convert the numbers on the water meter to amount of dollars to pay? We each live on an acre of land, which uses a lot of water. My brother shared the well with us, but has moved. Since he moved, we bought and installed 2 water meters. Now, [...]

How can we control the water dripping out of window unit AC?

We have a window unit air conditioner in our bedroom window in NYC. We’re on the third floor and water drips out onto the sidewalk. I know that means that our unit is working great, but our neighbors are angry about getting wet every time they step out our front door. We can’t begrudge them [...]

What is a good plant to use in a water quality experiment?

I will be testing the effects of different types of water (storm runoff, tap water, filtered water, grey water) on plants, and I need to know what’s a good plant that grows fast and that I will be readily able to notice differences in if it is unhealthy, etc.
duckweed (Lemna sp.) and Elodea (also called [...]