Regenerative Water Solutions, Inspired by Nature

Regenerative Water Solutions, Inspired by Nature

2013-11-02
Flow
No Comments
2027 Views
0 Likes

Blog

“Purifying and protecting the waters is a critical challenge for humanity. Fortunately, new technologies are being developed that are effective and adapted to an era of material and energy scarcities. Through decoding the language of ecosystems, it is now possible to utilize nature’s operating instructions and tap into the evolutionary […]

This World Environment Day host a meal with friends

2013-05-28
Flow
No Comments
1177 Views
0 Likes

Blog

“We live in a world of plenty, where food production outstrips demand, yet 870 million people are undernourished and childhood stunting is a silent pandemic. To create the future we want, we must correct this inequity. We must ensure access to adequate nutrition for all, double the productivity of smallholder […]

SEVEN STRATEGIES FOR REDUCING WATER WASTE

2013-03-20
Flow
No Comments
2179 Views
0 Likes

Blog, Water Solutions

Here are seven strategies for reducing water waste in the food system collated by Food Tank 1. Eating Less Meat According to Sandra Postel of the Global Water Policy Project, it takes roughly 3,000 liters of water to meet one person’s daily dietary needs, or approximately 1 liter per calorie. […]

NATIONAL WATER WEEK MESSAGE

2013-03-18
Flow
No Comments
1566 Views
0 Likes

Blog, Government

NATIONAL WATER WEEK 18-24 MARCH 2013 The Department of Water Affairs is appealing to all South Africans top play a role in conserving and protecting the country’s water resources. This appeal is made ahead of National Water Week 18-24 March, celebrated this year under the theme: Water is Life- Respect […]

WORLD WATER DAY – MARCH 22

2013-03-08
Flow
No Comments
1528 Views
0 Likes

Blog, Events

World Water Day is held annually on 22 March as a means of focusing attention on the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable management of freshwater resources. An international day to celebrate freshwater was recommended at the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED). The United […]

EAST AFRICAN MARINE TRANSECT CONTINUES

2013-01-30
Flow
No Comments
1308 Views
0 Likes

Blog

After dramatic challenges the Team of the East African Marine Transect (www.marinetransect.org) have found a new boat and back on track heading up the Coast of Mozambique. For those of you who do not know about this incredible expedition – read on and follow them till the end. On the […]

FLOW - the learners at Sakumlandela Primary School as they share their Love of Water -

WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY – JUNE 5

2012-06-05
Flow
No Comments
1302 Views
0 Likes

Blog

In this video Nokuphiwa Jada and learners from Sakumlandela (members of the Earthchild Project) speak together about caring for water – caring for the earth. A conversation that is integral to World Environment Day held on June 5th 2012. The 2012 theme for World Environment Day was ‘Green Economy: Does it […]

Pick n Pay – For Love of Water 2012

2012-04-16
Flow
No Comments
1613 Views
0 Likes

Blog

Thank you Pick n Pay for your considerable contribution to drive action awareness both internally, to your customers and to the general public. This year Pick N Pay activated the For Love Of Water messaging through various channels during the Month of March and still continue to do so into April. Examples […]

Water, Energy and Food Security

2012-04-13
Flow
No Comments
3290 Views
0 Likes

Blog

important is the role of water for food security in South Africa? The South African Water, Energy and Food forum (www.sawef.co.za), taking place on the 18th and 19th of April at the Sandton Convention Centre, is engaging related role players to understand and address issues that will frame the new […]

Earth Hour: Turning Off Lights Saves Water

2012-03-30
Flow
No Comments
2182 Views
0 Likes

Blog, Earth Hour, Events

8.30pm on Saturday 31st March 2012 is Earth Hour. Hundreds of millions of people across the globe will turn off their lights for 60 minutes as a gesture of solidarity in caring for and protecting the planet. This symbolic act has the added benefit of saving everyone a little bit […]

Highlights from TEDx SeaPoint 2012

2012-03-27
Flow
No Comments
1598 Views
0 Likes

Blog, Events, TEDx SeaPoint

Humanity is facing a resource crisis on a monumental scale, so it was a small miracle that the speakers at this weekend’s TEDx remained upbeat. Despite a smorgasboard of talented creators, thinkers and change-makers who presented their twenty minute talks to a packed audience, two clear directives emerged from the […]

#CloseTheTap – Social Media Inspires Habit Change

2012-03-22
Flow
No Comments
2836 Views
2 Likes

Blog

It’s easy: – Visit www.closethetap.co.za – Choose from a selection of water-saving tweet pledges, – Tweet your pledge and share it on Facebook. Just three simple steps to help us spread the word and (if you fulfill your pledge) to save fresh water now. The United Nation’s 2012 theme for […]

World Water Day - water protection and conservation

22nd March is World Water Day

2012-03-21
Flow
No Comments
1922 Views
0 Likes

Blog, World Water Day

World Water Day has been celebrated on 22 March every year since 1993. It is an opportunity to learn more about water and its centrality in our lives and for the environment, and promote sustainable behaviours and actions towards this precious resource. Each year focuses on a different theme. In […]

Top SA Comic Nik Rabinowitz Shares his Water Story

2012-03-21
Flow
No Comments
1153 Views
0 Likes

Blog

What do Jacob Zuma, Mothers in Kommetjie and Bishop Tutu have in common? Find out as South Africa’s funniest Jewish Xhosa-speaking comic shares his passion for surfing, and gives us tips on how best to conserve water! WARNING: Nik is joking!! Please don’t actually drink your grey water at home! […]

Master Storyteller Ashley Ramsden Shares His Love of Water

2012-03-20
Flow
No Comments
1421 Views
0 Likes

Blog

Ashley Ramsden, founding director of the School of Storytelling in the UK, was in South Africa for a month sharing the wonders of stories. He shares his story of water with us. International School of storytelling (schoolofstorytelling.com) Share your story – click here

6th WORLD WATER FORUM – Opening Remarks

2012-03-14
Flow
No Comments
1944 Views
0 Likes

Blog

The World Water Forum is happening this week in Marseille and the focus is on Solutions which drives action. Minister Edna Molewa from South AFrica is attending the Forum and we look forward to seeing some tangible results from this week. See below an extract from the opening remarks of […]

Woolworths’ Story For Love of Water

2012-03-13
Flow
No Comments
1130 Views
0 Likes

Blog

Story: Because most of South Africa’s water is used in farming irrigation, Woolworths introduced their Farming for the Future programme and are working with fresh produce farmers to implement new methods of farming – which include irrigating only if and when crops need more water, rather than irrigating as a […]

Hanli Prinsloo’s Story For Love of Water

2012-03-12
Flow
No Comments
1892 Views
0 Likes

Blog

Hanli Prinsloo – SA Freediving champion and I AM WATER Trust shares her Passion for the Ocean and Nature and how she has committed her life to protecting what she loves. www.iamwater.co.za Join Hanli and share your story – click here

Zolani is for Love of Water

2012-03-12
Flow
No Comments
1361 Views
0 Likes

Blog

Zolani Mahola from Freshlyground shares her story. She clearly shows how she has been inspired by water since an early age and how as a singer she is using her talent to inspire change. Freshlyground (www.freshlyground.com) also do their bit with a recent creation on gift of the remake of […]

WESSA is for love of water

2012-03-05
Flow
No Comments
1295 Views
0 Likes

Uncategorized

At WESSA we have a lot of good stories about our love of water, as we are very passionate about water conservation, and have been for quite some time. However, the main ‘for love of water’ story that we want to share is something recent, which we are extremely excited […]

SA celebrates National Water Week 5-11 March 2012

2012-03-04
Flow
No Comments
741 Views
0 Likes

Uncategorized

Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs Ms Edna Molewa is calling on all South Africans to join the Department in celebrating National Water Week by making a positive contribution toward efforts to conserve and protect the country`s water resources. The country’s already scarce water resource is further threatened by high […]

Stories For Love Of Water

2012-03-02
Flow
No Comments
787 Views
0 Likes

Blog

March is a Month of FLOW featuring a number of key Water events including; National Water Week (5th-11th), World Water Forum (12th-17th) & World Water Day (22nd). This month provides an opportunity for Government, Business, Civil Society, Media and individuals to unite through collective conversation and action to change the […]

SPUR IS FOR LOVE OF WATER

2012-01-16
Flow
No Comments
609 Views
0 Likes

Blog

Spur shared the For Love Of Water message through internal and media platforms. Internal: Spur showed how they are For Love Of Water through an internal communications campaign, they sent out e-teasers with water facts and tips and invites internally to join the Spur corporate eco-warriors for a presentation […]

TWO OCEANS AQUARIUM IS FOR LOVE OF WATER

2012-01-12
Flow
No Comments
694 Views
0 Likes

Blog

The Two Oceans Aquarium activated the For Love Of Water message through the venue, collateral and member network. Event: The Two Oceans Aquarium made the venue available for two evening events during Water Week, one for the Dutch Consulate and the NWP (Netherlands Water Partnership) and the other for […]

WOOLWORTHS IS FOR LOVE OF WATER

2012-01-04
Flow
No Comments
779 Views
0 Likes

Blog

Woolworths activated the ‘We are For Love Of Water’ messaging through two key channels. Online: Facebook tips and competitions (36 040 impressions and 109 likes), Woolworths website (Reach: 170 000 visits / 600 000 pages views), MTD newsletter (Reach: 2500 Schools), Myschool/myplanet/littleworld tips. In-store: plasma screens (Reach: 375 […]