In the words of Benjamin Franklin: “When the well is dry, we know the worth of water.” The average South African household tends to use about 250 litres of water a day. That amounts to 7 500 litres a month. Experts say that South Africa will run out of water in 2030 unless there is
Water is a Threatened Natural Resource Although our planet is covered in water (70% of the earth’s surface is covered in water). The biggest portion (98%) of the water is in our oceans which makes it unfit for drinking or irrigation because of the salt content. That means only 2%
Securing Water for Future Generations is something every person needs to be thinking about. Capetonians, in particular, were handed a brief moment of relieve with an unexpected above average rainfall that managed to somewhat fill dams that supply water to households. With this relieve comes responsibility and the question remains not
Rainwater Harvestings Systems have for a long time been one of the most efficient solutions for collecting and storing water around your home. When opting for such a system the next decision is where to place it. Here are 4 factors to consider when choosing the location of your water
The South African water crisis is a very sensitive topic amongst those living in areas affected who have to endure extreme water restrictions. None so more than Capetonians who are affected the most by the looming water crisis. What was considered to be a localised situation affecting the Western Cape is now spreading to the Eastern Cape and other
The Western Cape is facing severe challenges with a once in a hundred years drought. We are, however, not alone in facing water challenges. The drought spreading across southern Europe has fuelled wildfires in Italy and Spain. In America, Texas and California have also struggled under multi-year droughts that took them years to recover from.Global water saving initiatives that workWhat is
There is no truer saying than the one stating that teamwork makes the dream work. We here at Green Overall have an entire team dedicated to client service, support, and satisfaction. It all starts with our clients, our work ethics, and our standards. Our success is not just measured by
Saving water a global responsibility Saving water is a global responsibility and no longer just an African thing. For a long time, this has been the general consensus, but recent studies have shown that water scarcity is not just affecting the African continent but rather have become a worldwide problem. Global
Grey Water Gardening Giving Purpose to Second Hand WaterGrey water gardening is not just for the experts. It is for anyone who loves to spend time in the garden. Keeping the green theme going, grey water harvesting is a perfect solution to an ongoing water shortage problem. Not only is it a
Water Friendly Community Saving Water TogetherWater Friendly Community Saving Water Together. There are a lot of water saving tips available that is really helpful and to date, with people being water wise, major saving efforts have reaped success. That said, South Africa, and the Western Cape in particular, is not out of the woods