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High-tech greywater reuse for exclusive residences

Envirotec Magazine

A next-generation smart greywater-recycling system has been installed at a residential development in one of London’s most exclusive neighbourhoods. By specifying the SDS Greywater on Demand System, the collection and storage tanks, which would be separate in an MBR system, could be combined to create a relatively small footprint.

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Switch to green wastewater infrastructure could reduce emissions and provide huge savings

Envirotec Magazine

A group of researchers says they have shown that a transition to green wastewater-treatment approaches in the US, away from greywater treatment, could save $15.6 College of Engineering explores the potential economic tradeoffs of switching to green infrastructure and technology solutions that go beyond existing greywater treatment practices.

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Inspiring Eco homes

The Environmental Blog

Eco homes don’t just save energy consumption and the wildlife around them. Make sure to do your research and understand the science behind renewable energy first! Make sure to do your research and understand the science behind renewable energy first! You also need to consider the energy consumed in creating the house.

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GRDF showcases modular ‘environmental’ homes

Smart Energy International

The two buildings, which have been developed by the local social landlord Alpes Isère Habitat with the support of gas distributor GRDF, are among the first to meet the new RE2020 energy efficiency regulation. GRDF is promoting gas as an asset in new construction, offering seven solutions that are compatible with the requirements of RE2020.

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Off-grid home threads through a South African riverine forest

AGreenLiving

To “bridge the landscape between the riverine forest and sandstone cliff,” the architects constructed the building with rough stock brick matching the color of the site’s weathered sandstone. Greywater , stored separately, also gets processed for reuse. Water collected from the roof gets filtered and stored for reuse.

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Cool, California ranch house in San Francisco is a sustainable gem

AGreenLiving

San Francisco-based firm Malcolm Davis Architecture has managed to combine the cool vibe of Cali design with the energy-saving principles of sustainable living. The home uses several passive concepts to reduce artificial energy use, such as orientating the home to make the most out of southern sun exposure.

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