Tag: water

Who killed my river? The price of milk

Green Ideas editor Greg Roughan knows how his river was polluted and by whom. In part 2 of his investigation into the death of his childhood swimming hole Greg explores what the motive was.

Who killed my river? A rant from the editor

Green Ideas editor Greg Roughan discovers his favourite childhood swimming hole has been poisoned and is determined to find out why and what can be done.

An easy guide to aquaponics

Make your own aquaponics set-up at home with these easy tips from Green Ideas editor Greg Roughan.     Seen a great eco video? We’d love to know about it, so please email us the link. Even better, make your own video! Film your best tips, secrets or how-to guide, and either email it to

The billboard that makes drinking water from air

Is this the coolest piece of technology you've ever seen?! What a great project. It kind of makes the Tui billboards look lame. :) http://www.upworthy.com/omg-best-use-of-a-billboard-i-have-ever-seen?c=ufb1  

Additional to Rainwater System in Issue 2

Reader submitted

Having installed a rainwater system a couple of years ago, I would like to share my experience. Firstly, my experience of the rainwater diverters shown in your article is that they block with leaves. Unless you have almost no leaves falling in your guttering, I think the 12mm connection shown in

Fluoride in your water

Lamenters claim the government is mass medicating without consent, while advocates call it a necessary intervention. Warren Judd investigates the controversy over adding fluoride to drinking water.