News tagged with purifying water
Japan touts pedal-powered water purifier
A Japanese company is gearing up for large-scale production in Bangladesh of a bicycle that can also be used to purify water at disaster zones or remote villages.
Feb 17, 2011 |
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Banana peels get a second life as water purifier
To the surprisingly inventive uses for banana peels — which include polishing silverware, leather shoes, and the leaves of house plants — scientists have added purification of drinking water contaminated with potentially ...
Mar 09, 2011 |
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India's Tata launches low-cost water filter for rural poor
India's giant Tata Group on Monday unveiled a new low-cost water purifier, hoping to do for health what it did for motoring and provide affordable, safe drinking water for millions and cut disease.
Dec 07, 2009 |
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Tropical Singapore an oasis for water research
Khoo Teng Chye, the amiable chief of Singapore's water agency, says he has been sleeping soundly since taking office five years ago.
Jun 21, 2009 |
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