Tag «Sustainable Engineering»

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. …

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 …

2024 JJSF Fellowships – September Status Report

2024 JJSF Fellowships – September Status Report: Program Update: The following pdf provides an update on the current progress of the 2024 JJSF Fellowships, highlighting key activities and achievements. Focus Areas: The fellowships are centered around sustainable engineering, tree conservancy, water management, and wetlands. Geographical Scope: Projects are being conducted in various locations, including Antananarivo. Recent Posts: The report also …

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, …

Economic Viability of Constructed Wetlands for the Garden of Eden Project, Antananarivo

The Garden of Eden Project Wetlands Rice Permaculture Research Center: Economic Viability and Strategic Value Introduction The Garden of Eden Project Wetlands Rice Permaculture Research Center at the University of Antananarivo, developed in collaboration with the Jacquelyn Sanders Foundation, is a visionary initiative aimed at creating a sustainable, multifunctional agricultural research space. Through the integration …

A Major Step Forward in the “Garden of Eden” Water Infrastructure Initiative Antananarivo

Foundation Receives Letter of Intent from University of Antananarivo: A Major Step Forward in the Garden of Eden Water Infrastructure Initiative 11 September 2024 The Jacquelyn Jestine Sanders Foundation is thrilled to announce a pivotal milestone in our ongoing efforts to address water infrastructure challenges at the University of Antananarivo. The University has officially issued …

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. …

Rice Fields for Sustainable Water Management?

From Crisis to Opportunity: Leveraging Constructed Wetlands & Rice Fields for Sustainable Water Management [at the University of Antananarivo] Coman, SVAJ 2024 / p.266-275 Fellows from the University of Antananarivo. Make Madagascar Green Again! Water, Phytoremediation (with Rice even), Berries, & Trees. This is the Garden of Eden Concept!