This company uses plants, bacteria, aeration and many other strategies to clean water. It is a great example of cleaning water sustainably, even to the point where the water can be consumed by humans. Part of their vision is to create a world where the aquatic ecosystems are diverse and healthy. They have completed many projects, some in Europe, some in the Philippines and many more. … Read more
Recycling of Argan tree natural products Re-using natural waste as cattle fodder.
The leftovers of Argan nuts are the shells from the crushing, and an oily paste from the extraction. While the paste can be re-used domestically as a beauty mask, the shells make a good fodder for the cattle as it full of nutrients. … Read more
Traditional Water Harvesting Systems Traditional water harvesting systems in North Africa and Southwest Asia
At present there are two main classifications of traditional water harvestng systems: firstly by Oweis et al. (2004), and secondly, by Prinz (1996. 2000). The classification by Oweis et al. (2004) (see below) starts by subdividing techniques on the basis of the size of the catchment area, which is the area from which water is collected. Small catchment areas (micro-catchments), are then further classifed as roof-top and on-farm techniques. By contrast, techniques that depend on large catchment … Read more
Rain Barrels Use of Rain barrels as rainwater collectors
A rain barrel is a water tank used to collect and store rain water runoff, typically from rooftops via rain gutters. A collection system can yield 623 gallons (2358 litres) of water from 1 inch of rain on a 1,000 square feet (93 m2) roof. Rainwater tanks are devices for collecting and maintaining harvested rain. Rainwater tanks are installed to make use of rain water for later use, reduce mains water use for economic or environmental reasons, and aid self-sufficiency. Stored water may be used … Read more
Bioswales Vegetated swales or watershed friendly landscaping
Also known as infiltration swales, biofilters, grassed swales, or in-line biorentention, bioswales are vegetated open channels specifically designed to attenuate and treat stormwater runoff for a defined water volume. Like open ditches, they convey larger stormwater volumes from a source to a discharge point, but unlike ditches, they intentionally promote slowing, cleansing and infiltration along the way. A sloped base to facilitate this water movement distinguishes bioswales from rain … Read more
Gaia Guelta (Earth Wetland) Constructed 'Wetparks' for restoration and water treatment.
Guelta, in Algeria, is the Saharan wetland. Constructed wetlands, sometimes called storm water wetlands, are shallow depressions that receive stormwater input for water quality treatment. Wetlands are typically less than 1 foot deep (although they have greater depths at the forebay and in micro-pools), and have variable micro-topography in order to promote dense and diverse wetland coverage. Runoff from each new storm displaces runoff from previous storms, and the long residence time allows … Read more
Wood Ash as a natural cleaning material An economical and ecological solution for cleaning
Wood ash and natural lye have been widely used in villages for centuries as a cleaning material in the form of soaps by being mixed with natural oils in certain amounts. Wood ash can be directly used in its dry form for cleaning by scrubbing as well as in the form of lye through mixing it with water. How to prepare lye? Preferably oak or olive wood is used. Chemically processed wood ash should be avoided. Natural ash can be obtained from the bread ovens in your neighbourhood. After the ash … Read more
Cistern (Sarnic) Traditional Rainwater Harvesting in Anatolia
Evidence of human civilization in Anatolia goes back thousands of years: remains of water works have been found dating from the II millennium B.C. These ancient water works also included cisterns, which played a certain role in water supply throughout the entire history of our country: either as the only source or as an emergency water system. A cistern is a waterproof receptacle for holding liquids, usually water. Cisterns are often built to catch and store rainwater. Cisterns are … Read more
DIY From salt water to drinkable water Simple invention desalifying water with solar heat
Italian designer Gabriele Diamanti has invented Eliodomestico, an eco-distiller running on solar power, to provide safe drinking-water for people in developing countries. … Read more
Sustainability- Resilience Weekend
- Date: 28 – 30 July 2016
- Languages:
- EnglishPortuguese
- Location: Portugal
Are you interested in sustainability? Do you want to know if is possible to live off grid? Do you think that is possible to survive in a crisis situation? Join David and Raquel for a practical, informative and fun weekend learning skills from bushcraft to foraging. The purpose of this workshop is to help you prepare and be in touch with your capacity to take care of yourself and others close to you. This is in part down to being prepared, having stock of food and water etc, but also, more … Read more
