Category: Water and Pools

PRESS RELEASE Published on October 22, 2025 Adelaide, SA – Jack The Plumber has announced the launch of innovative water-saving plumbing solutions to help Adelaide homeowners and businesses reduce their water bills while promoting sustainable water use. As a trusted plumber in Adelaide, the company continues to combine craftsmanship with modern efficiency, providing quality plumbing… Continue reading Jack The Plumber introduces water-saving plumbing solutions to help Adelaide homeowners cut costs

Can a pond get old and die? Redlands Conservancy manages Beverley's Pond at the San Timoteo Nature Sanctuary, which has undergone two life-extending “surgeries” in recent years. How is it that a pond, a “small body of water formed naturally or by erosion or containment,” can live, grow old, and die? According to Martin Lemon,… Continue reading Life of a pond in the San Timoteo Nature Sanctuary | News

Harsh, environmentally damaging synthetic herbicides are definitely one of those things you shouldn't use if you don't have to. That's why Japanese researchers are now developing a green alternative that is made from the leaves of a simple walnut tree. For many years, scientists have noted that no other large plants grow near the Manchurian… Continue reading New environmentally friendly herbicide discovered in walnut tree leaves

Oct 20, 2025 Dedicated trustee I am writing to share with our community the outstanding support, service and attention that Southampton Town Trustee Joseph McLoughlin has shown to the waterways in the Town of Southampton. Mr McLoughlin has proactively reached out to community groups across the North Sea, supporting our freshwater lakes, ponds and bays,… Continue reading Dedicated Trustee – 27 East

Wits University and Johannesburg Water have teamed up on a project to bring sustainable water to underserved areas in Johannesburg. According to Wits, the project will provide 150 to 225 liters of water per day per person for over 2,600 residents and will begin water supply from December 2025. As part of the project, Johannesburg… Continue reading Scientific research sees success with Johannesburg Water

“I just think a pond is an incredible, incredible thing,” he says. Pete, 63, definitely practices what he preaches. He is estimated to build 50 new ponds a year and has 42 ponds in the garden of his home in Willingdon, near Eastbourne, and a further nine indoor aquariums. Deborah Nicholls-Lee from Sussex Life was… Continue reading Pete the Pond from Sussex: “Climate change means water is so important.”

Over the years, I have made it my mission to become a more responsible traveler. But that's not always easy, especially when convenience collides with sustainability. Between coffee runs at the airport, mini bottles at the hotel, and limited recycling abroad, even small habits can quickly add up. So I started simply swapping out my… Continue reading These 5 sustainable travel swaps will make packing easier and more eco-friendly

For today's eco-conscious travelers, here are four sustainable stays for your next trip. AARU Collective Luxury travelers in 2025 aren't just talking about sustainability; They are prioritizing it and over two-thirds are now willing to pay more for environmentally conscious experiences. And they no longer limit responsible travel to just their carbon footprint. For the… Continue reading 4 eco-friendly luxury hotels where your stay actually makes a difference

An invasive plant is threatening a once-bustling fishing lake in southwest England, leaving local anglers scrambling to save the waterway before it's too late. What started as a few patches of green had become a thick carpet by late September that was clogging Peatmoor Lake, the BBC reported, and with it the fish, wildlife and… Continue reading “It’s like fighting a losing battle”

A group of students from IPB University have successfully developed ActivPax – an eco-friendly active paper innovation designed to extend the shelf life of food. This innovative product is made from agar waste and water hyacinth. One of the initiators, Aditya Dewanto, explained that ActivPax was inspired by concerns about high levels of food loss… Continue reading IPB University students develop ActivPax, a food preservative made from agar waste and water hyacinth