Category «Environmental Brief»

Sustainable Freshwater Pond Management in Coastal Philippines

Sustainable Freshwater Pond Management in Coastal Philippines: Mitigating Saltwater Intrusion, Reducing Evaporation, and Harnessing Water Hyacinth for Renewable Energy Abstract The strategic placement and management of freshwater ponds are critical in coastal areas like the Philippines, where risks of saltwater intrusion and significant evaporation losses during the dry season pose challenges for sustainable water storage. …

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Closed-Loop Water Remediation and Biomass System

Environmental Brief: Technical Design Considerations for [Ayni Bahay] Water Services Cooperative: Closed-Loop Water Remediation and Biomass System Overview This document outlines the technical framework and design for a water remediation system using phytoremediation principles with native reed species, wild rice cultivation, and water hyacinth biomass in a closed-loop cycle. The system will be designed to …

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Environmental Impact Statement: Garden of Eden Wetlands Rice Permaculture Research Facility

Environmental Impact Statement: Phytoremediation, Carbon Sequestration, and Water Management for the Garden of Eden Wetlands Rice Permaculture Research Center, Antananarivo Introduction The Garden of Eden Wetlands Rice Permaculture Research Center at the University of Antananarivo is designed to create a resilient and sustainable model for wastewater management, phytoremediation, and freshwater filtration, while integrating carbon sequestration, …

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Optimal Use of BioChar in Biological Filtration Systems: A Guide to Containment Bag and BioChar Preparation & Maintenance

Introduction to the Next Phase of Water Filtration Prototyping by the JJS Foundation At the New World Garden in Lower Saxony, our prototyping of rainwater filtration has reached a pivotal stage. Thus far, the system has successfully utilized only sand and gravel layers to pre-filter rainwater, which is further enhanced through regular movement and oxygenation. …

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