Saving water starts at home. I should know – I wrote an entire article on how exactly to do that. But how can you save water on holiday? I travel often. Its a big perk of my job. I’ve had meetings on slowboats floating down the Mekong River and seen leatherback sea turtles hatch under the moonlight, on the shores …
Want to save water, and the planet? Eat this.
We only went for a quick sunset dip in the water. Four hours later, we left full of brandy, with a bag of waterblommetjies and a freshly slaughtered bit of lamb. I blame it on the farmer. But then again, this was Elands Bay. The small town hugs the toe-numbing Atlantic ocean from along a powdery beach littered with black …
Ten top tips to save water in the garden
Gardens are some of my favourite things, but can be like thirsty sponges that suck up hundreds of litres of water. Good for the mind, and the heart, your garden should also be good to the planet that it grows on. To save water in your garden is a great place to start. (If you are wondering why this matters, …
Dos and don’ts for greywater use at home
In places where water is becoming scarce, people are always looking for new sources of water. One source that is grabbing more and more attention, is the water that we have already used or, greywater. However, greywater use comes with a warning tag attached. This is especially true if you live in places where there are no greywater treatment systems …
A step-by-step guide on how to save water at home
The 50 liters project is in part dedicated to learning how to save water from cities across the globe (if you wonder why you should save water, read this). However, this blog is about the most important place to do this – how to save water at home. It’s the best place to start making a difference, with the resources that …