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International Water Association: International Water Summit launched in Abu Dhabi

(03/02/2012)

The launch of the International Water Summit was announced collaboratively in january by the Abu Dhabi government, Masdar and the International Water Association, providing a global platform to discuss and find solutions to the global challenges of water scarcity and security. The inaugural summit will take place alongside the World Future Energy Summit 2013 in Abu Dhabi. “The launch of the International Water Summit in Abu Dhabi is a bold and clear signal that an economy based on oil is plac... [more]

Institute of Water: Chartered Recognition for Environmentally Focussed Water Professionals

(30/01/2012)

Three water industry professionals have recently become Chartered Environmentalists through the Institute of Water. The Chartered Environmentalist qualification is now the recognised standard of excellence for environmental practitioners. To be awarded the status practitioners must be able to demonstrate competence against key criteria including the ability to analyse and evaluate problems from an environmental perspective and being able to demonstrate leadership in sustainable management an... [more]

ISO: The water challenge – How ISO standards help

(27/01/2012)

ISO’s solutions for addressing vital global water challenges are the subject of a new brochure, ISO & water. The four-page document provides a concise overview of International Standards available and how they can help. Although essential for life, water supplies are burdened by drought, water shortages, climate change, contamination and pollution, the requirements of large cities, intensive irrigation and a growing population with higher standards of living. Water challenges cut across bound... [more]

i2O Water: i2O Water helps Veolia Water save 1.5 million litres of water a day and nearly £100,000 a year in water wastage reduction

(26/01/2012)

i2O Water Ltd helps Veolia Water realise savings in excess of 1.5 million litres of water a day, nearly £100,000 a year, and improve customer service, following a successful roll out of i2O Water’s integrated network monitoring system across 31 Veolia Water sites in the UK. Veolia Water, which provides water and wastewater management services throughout the UK, approached i2O in August 2010, following very large and unpredictable demand it was experiencing on the Wentworth Estate Golf Club du... [more]

Institute of Water: Vision for future water management : implications and outcomes of Spelman’s white paper

(16/12/2011)

According to Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman’s, we must act now to make the changes needed to keep our rivers flowing and our water supplies reliable and affordable. The White Paper about Water describes a vision for future water management in which the water sector is resilient, in which water companies are more efficient and customer focused, and in which water is valued as the precious and finite resource it is. It sets out a number of changes all designed to lead to a more robust ... [more]

Indian Ocean: Bio Ethanol Fuelled Fires with new design

(18/11/2011)

The Bio Fire Collection from Indian Ocean includes new nice designs. These innovative Fire Places are fuelled by Bio Ethanol a clean burning eco-conscious choice that produces no emissions, so there is no need for a chimney or extraction mechanism. The Indian Ocean Bio Fires provide the ancient comforts of a traditional fire without compromising contemporary style. The fireplaces are easy and flexible to install and generate beautifully ambient flames. They are the perfect solution for a ... [more]