environmental

  • How to Save Hot Water

    The growing population has put pressure on the environment, and the available natural resources are unable to sustain the trend. This has necessitated the need to conserve these resources for use by more people. Two of these critical resources are water and energy. Further complicating this scenario is that about a quarter of an average household's energy is used to heat water. Most of this hot water is used in the bathroom and kitchen.
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  • 2 Common Myths About Restaurant Grease Traps

    Grease traps are often relatively small in size. Despite their small size, these devices have commendable effectiveness when it comes to intercepting grease, fats and oils present in the wastewater produced from a food service establishment. In order to maintain the effective performance of grease traps in a restaurant (for example), these traps need to be cleaned on a regular basis so as to prevent their blockage through the excessive accumulation of grease, fats and oils.
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  • Answering Your Questions about Your Inherited Septic Tank System

    If you've just bought a house with a septic tank, and you've never had one before, you may have a lot of questions. This guide should help you to understand how domestic treatment plants work and what you need to do. What Is a Septic Tank and How Does It Work? A septic system is an independent wastewater treatment system located underground somewhere on your property. The waste from your property goes into the tank via an inlet pipe.
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  • Some Important Tips for Choosing Fire Extinguishers for Home or the Office

    Not many homeowners or office managers think about fire extinguishers, often assuming that a fire could never happen in their home or office. However, a fire can break out in just about any kitchen no matter what you're cooking. It can also start because of a careless worker who leaves a space heater too close to the draperies or who sneaks a cigarette in the toilet. There are many different types of fire extinguishers you might choose, so note a few important tips when you're ready to shop.
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  • 3 Essential Accessories for Your New Rainwater Tank

    Installing a rainwater tank is an increasingly popular choice for Australian homeowners. This is partly due to the reduced environmental impact that a rainwater tank provides for a home. It's also partly due to the significant savings homeowners make on their ever increasing water bills. If you're considering having a rainwater tank installed in your home, then you may feel confused about the plethora of different accessories that are available for your tank.
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  • 3 Mistakes to Avoid When Laying New Turf on Your Home's Lawn

    New turf grass can be a great choice for a new home construction, as it means a lush and green lawn without having to wait for seeds to germinate. Turf grass can also fill in dead and dry patches in your lawn where grass just isn't growing as it should.  When you put down new turf on your home's lawn, you need to ensure you do this properly so that the turf can take root and thrive.
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