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The treatment of wastewater is an important part of the water cycle and fundamental to the health of the environment. The water we use in our homes, businesses as well as that used in industry is likely to have gone through some form of wastewater treatment at some point. The amount of uses we have for water means that for a suitable supply to be maintained, wastewater treatment is essential, added to this it is vital for our environment.

Fluorescent lights no longer provide just a dull flicker. Yes they are the environmental alternative to incandescent light bulbs, but they can also be funky and are a favourite of modern designers. So why are they a good environmental choice, and what’s so cool about them?

Any electrician will tell you that fluorescent lights tend to last four to ten times as long as incandescent (filament) light bulbs and use approximately 20% of the energy. The trouble with incandescent light bulbs is that 95% of the energy they use is lost through heat and only 5% is actually used to light up a room.

Want to hear some great news? It’s more environmentally friendly to use a dishwasher than wash dishes by hand! So throw out those marigolds, get the plumber in, install a dishwasher and get ready for more “me time”.

Recent research, approved by the University of Bonn in Germany claims that the average household does two to three hand washes a day. Including rinsing this uses around 60 litres of water daily. A good modern dishwasher uses only 12 litres per wash (some manufacturers claim their machines use only 9 or 10 litres), which takes care of a normal day’s dishwashing, so even if you have friends round to double the number of dirty dishes, technology still wins.

There is much talk about climate change, and the search for viable renewable energy sources. Everyone knows about the likes of solar, wind and wave power. But fewer have heard of geothermal, or know how does geothermal energy work. So here are some geothermal energy facts, which may help you understand the benefits and restrictions of geothermal energy.

How Does Geothermal Energy Work

If you’re in the market for a new car, you probably know what to look for at the dealership. How many airbags does it have? What’s the car’s crash test rating? But do you ever stop to check the vehicle’s fuel efficiency rating? It’s time to start looking! With gas prices at an all-time high, buying a car with good fuel economy is going to become even more important. After all, you’re already spending enough on the car — why drive off in a vehicle that will cost you hundreds of dollars a week in gas?