California's drought spurring water recycling at home
Showering during California's drought is a guilt-free experience for homeowners Catarina Negrin and Noah Friedman.
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Jun 5, 2015
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News tagged with water recycling
Conservation works: Forests for water in eastern Amazonia
Brazil's 'arc of deforestation' accounted for 85% of all Amazon deforestation from 1996 to 2005. Although deforestation rates have dropped considerably since 2005, the forests of the southeastern Amazon remain vulnerable ...
Environment
Mar 23, 2015
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A call to change recycling standards as 3-D printing expands
The 3-D printing revolution has changed the way we think about plastics. Everything from children's toys to office supplies to high-value laboratory equipment can be printed. The potential savings of producing goods at the ...
Engineering
Mar 17, 2015
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Nitrogen in reclaimed water can benefit turfgrass
As competition for fresh water increases and fertilizer prices rise, the horticulture industry is looking to reclaimed wastewater as a valuable resource for supplying irrigation and necessary nutrients for urban landscapes. ...
Environment
Jan 5, 2015
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Water conservation strategy should consider health, cost and community concerns, too
In April, California Gov. Jerry Brown issued an executive order asking residents to reduce their water consumption by 20 percent. That hasn't happened. Since then, the state's dry conditions have worsened, with more than ...
Environment
Aug 21, 2014
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Nanocellulose sponges to combat oil pollution
A new, absorbable material from Empa wood research could be of assistance in future oil spill accidents: a chemically modified nanocellulose sponge. The light material absorbs the oil spill, remains floating on the surface ...
Materials Science
May 6, 2014
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Researchers recovering metals and minerals from waste
Scarcity of clean water is one of the most serious global challenges. In its spearhead programme, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland developed energy-efficient methods for reuse of water in industrial processes and ...
Energy & Green Tech
Mar 17, 2014
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Time is now for a new revolution in urban water systems
As California grapples with what state water officials have called a drought of "epic proportions," UC Berkeley urban-water expert David Sedlak has been watching for signs that people are ready for a water revolution.
Environment
Feb 19, 2014
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Recycling farm plastics gains momentum
(Phys.org) —On today's farms, plastic is as ubiquitous as dirt. From plastic film that wraps silage to leftover pesticide containers to the thin trays that hold seedlings, plastic plays an important role. But in the dark ...
Materials Science
May 31, 2013
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Bold action, big money needed to curb Asia floods
Asia's flood-prone megacities should fund major drainage, water recycling and waste reduction projects to stem deluges and secure clean supply for their booming populations, experts said Sunday.
Environment
May 19, 2013
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