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By Dev on September 26th, 2011
The earth’s surface is mostly covered by water and the human body is made up of mostly water, which shows that there is a link between water, ecosystems, and health. However, there is a shortage of safe drinking water and adequate sanitation, which can result in very serious illnesses. Besides water-borne illnesses, there are chemicals, such as pesticides and other synthetic chemicals that make their way into the water systems because of runoff. It is more than farmers and other people who put chemicals into the water, such items oil, gasoline, and sewage are dumped into the ground and end up in our water resources. But there are ways that we can protect our natural water systems.
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By Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) on August 17th, 2011
The Eco-bathroom is a concept design for a toilet and washbasin unit where the water used in the sink is stored to flush the toilet. The concept design has a sleek and elegant look to it, a modern feel that would look good in a majority of bathrooms while helping you to save on your water usage.
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By Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) on August 10th, 2011
The Water Saver Usage Meter is a great little device that monitors how much water you are using, clearly displaying the amounts. By being aware of your exact water usage it is easier to start to reduce the amount, it can also be used to help ensure that you do not over or under water your garden plants.
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By Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) on March 23rd, 2011
The Raindrop Mini brings the joys of using rainwater to many that would have previously found it unpractical. The device is specifically designed for those who lack space and is an ideal way for anyone with a small property or flat, especially those living in urban areas, to start to make use of rain water and so help their plants and the environment.
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By Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) on October 19th, 2010
The King Of Urinal is a concept design for a urinal that helps to save on water consumption and promotes good hygiene. Each urinal features a sink built into the top of it which allows a user to clean their hands immediately after use and flushes the urine away without requiring any additional water.
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By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on October 5th, 2010
EnviroGadget has teamed up with Big Green Smile (who sell a fantastic range of eco-friendly products and green gadgets) and Veolia (a water supply company) to offer you a range of free water saving widgets.
All you need to do is fill out the form with your details, choose your widgets, and answer 3 very quick questions. (more…)
By Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) on October 1st, 2010
Clear Rain is a device that allows you to filter rain effectively and efficiently and allows you to attach hosing to take the cleaned rain to where it is needed, for a pool, pond or any form of water storage.
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By Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) on August 12th, 2010
The IRISO Water Dripper is a system that helps you to convert an old plastic bottle into a device to keep your plants watered. The device can be set to a number of drip rates to allow it to be compatible to a range of plant sizes and by using a large bottle you can ensure your plants are watered even if you are away for weeks.
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By Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) on May 31st, 2010
The P3 International P0520 is a garden hose spray nozzle attachment that monitors your water usage. It allows you to water your garden or wash your car while keeping track of the quantity of water used to hopefully lead to less water usage over time.
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By Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) on April 27th, 2010
The Water Pebble is a little device designed by Paul Priestman that you place in a bath tub or shower cubical to monitor the amount of water you use when showering.
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