Turn On The Tap - Order Resources & Raise Money For Safe Water: We have prepared FREE resources to help you raise awareness and funds to 'Turn on the Tap'.
'Jack and Jill: A story about water' - This little story book contrasts water in the everyday lives of two children, one who lives near you and one who lives in Cambodia. It's a very compelling read for children and adults!
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Saturday, March 31, 2012
Monday, March 26, 2012
ordinance in Tampa
Sec. 19-76. Farm animals.
(a) It is unlawful for any person to keep, harbor or maintain any farm animal, except under the following conditions:
(1) Animals must be kept within an enclosed area which is a minimum of two hundred
(200) feet from any dwelling on an adjoining parcel of land in separate ownership.
(2) Land requirements per animal shall be as follows:
a. Horses, cattle or swine: One (1) acre for each animal;
b. Sheep or goats: One-half ( 1/2) acre for each animal;
c. Fowl: Five thousand (5,000) square feet of land for each five (5) fowl or fraction thereof;
d. Bees: Ten thousand (10,000) square feet per hive.
Above land requirements are the gross area of premises harboring such animals and
include areas used by the resident for residential or other purposes, in addition to the keeping of animals.
(b) The police department is exempted from the provisions of this section and is
specifically authorized and empowered to keep, harbor and maintain horses within the
corporate limits of the city.
(Ord. No. 89-269, § 2(48-48), 10-12-89; Ord. No. 90-93, § 6, 4-5-90; Ord. No. 90-124, § 2(48-49), 5-17-90)
(a) It is unlawful for any person to keep, harbor or maintain any farm animal, except under the following conditions:
(1) Animals must be kept within an enclosed area which is a minimum of two hundred
(200) feet from any dwelling on an adjoining parcel of land in separate ownership.
(2) Land requirements per animal shall be as follows:
a. Horses, cattle or swine: One (1) acre for each animal;
b. Sheep or goats: One-half ( 1/2) acre for each animal;
c. Fowl: Five thousand (5,000) square feet of land for each five (5) fowl or fraction thereof;
d. Bees: Ten thousand (10,000) square feet per hive.
Above land requirements are the gross area of premises harboring such animals and
include areas used by the resident for residential or other purposes, in addition to the keeping of animals.
(b) The police department is exempted from the provisions of this section and is
specifically authorized and empowered to keep, harbor and maintain horses within the
corporate limits of the city.
(Ord. No. 89-269, § 2(48-48), 10-12-89; Ord. No. 90-93, § 6, 4-5-90; Ord. No. 90-124, § 2(48-49), 5-17-90)
Friday, March 16, 2012
Urban Agriculture | Plantagon International
Urban Agriculture | Plantagon International: THE CHALLENGE
Recently the UN estimated that Earth’s population will increase by 40 percent and exceed 9 billion people by year 2050. 80 per cent of the population will live in cities. Both the urban sprawl and the densification of the cities will create logistic as well as food security problems. In response to this challenge, Plantagon has developed a vertical space-efficient greenhouse for the urban environment.
THE INNOVATION
The Plantagon Greenhouse can be integrated into existing or new infrastructure to increase the efficiency regarding use of water, waste and energy. The quite simple innovation is to use the full volume of a high-rise greenhouse, but to grow in the plants in a turning helix, thus maximizing the growing conditions for the each plant. The controlled conditions of the greenhouse also minimizes the use of water, energy and need for pesticides. The greenhouse will deliver fresh high-quality food directly to consumers or starving citizens of the third world. The Plantagon Greenhouse will dramatically change the way we produce vegetables in urban areas.
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Recently the UN estimated that Earth’s population will increase by 40 percent and exceed 9 billion people by year 2050. 80 per cent of the population will live in cities. Both the urban sprawl and the densification of the cities will create logistic as well as food security problems. In response to this challenge, Plantagon has developed a vertical space-efficient greenhouse for the urban environment.
THE INNOVATION
The Plantagon Greenhouse can be integrated into existing or new infrastructure to increase the efficiency regarding use of water, waste and energy. The quite simple innovation is to use the full volume of a high-rise greenhouse, but to grow in the plants in a turning helix, thus maximizing the growing conditions for the each plant. The controlled conditions of the greenhouse also minimizes the use of water, energy and need for pesticides. The greenhouse will deliver fresh high-quality food directly to consumers or starving citizens of the third world. The Plantagon Greenhouse will dramatically change the way we produce vegetables in urban areas.
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Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Natural Pools - Organic Pools selfbuild
Natural Pools - Organic Pools selfbuild - YouTube: www.organicpools.co.uk
How to build your own Natural Swimming Pool. A swimming pool that has clear water without using chemicals. These pools rely entirely on the plants and animals to condition the water. This is so effective that this pool has been tested and shown to be of drinking water quality. Also, through the continual natural "cleaning process" the pool water never needs changing, saving water. Chemical free so it is healthy for people and wildlife. Wild Swimming at home.
Category:How to
Tags:
Natural Pools
Natural Swimming Pool
Swimming Pond
Organic Pools
water saving
License:Standard YouTube License
823 likes, 6 dislikes
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How to build your own Natural Swimming Pool. A swimming pool that has clear water without using chemicals. These pools rely entirely on the plants and animals to condition the water. This is so effective that this pool has been tested and shown to be of drinking water quality. Also, through the continual natural "cleaning process" the pool water never needs changing, saving water. Chemical free so it is healthy for people and wildlife. Wild Swimming at home.
Category:How to
Tags:
Natural Pools
Natural Swimming Pool
Swimming Pond
Organic Pools
water saving
License:Standard YouTube License
823 likes, 6 dislikes
As Seen On: As Seen On: Win!
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Friday, March 2, 2012
Appropedia
Appropedia: Appropedia is for collaborative solutions in sustainability, appropriate technology and poverty reduction.
All are welcome to to add to and edit Appropedia. This is your site, to find, co-create and improve the solutions we need. See our Mission.
Contributors have made 198,383 edits and uploaded 14,800 files. — Browse our categories or all 34,180 pages.
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All are welcome to to add to and edit Appropedia. This is your site, to find, co-create and improve the solutions we need. See our Mission.
Contributors have made 198,383 edits and uploaded 14,800 files. — Browse our categories or all 34,180 pages.
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