One of the most basic amenities that we take for granted here in the US today, it is difficult to even imagine what life would be like without the toilet. But for much of the developing world, there is no need to imagine, as life without adequate …
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Check your toilet for costly leaks
Tuesday, October 18th, 2011Finding out whether you’ve got a leak is easy. Fixing one takes a bit longer.
Now, a solar-toilet to turn human waste into power
Friday, September 16th, 2011A scientist, who has been experimenting with solar-powered water treatment on a small scale, is now planning to incorporate the technology into a portable toilet. Michael Hoffmann at the California Institute of Technology found that sunlight …
Plumbing Tips To Prepare Your Home for the Dog Days
Thursday, August 11th, 2011The average American uses about four times as much water than they do the rest of the year.
Men sorry for toilet antics
Monday, August 1st, 2011Euro RSCG Sydney is behind a new TV spot for Harpic toilet cleaner that shows men apologising for their “abominable toilet habits” as the brand positions itself not only for serious cleans but also for emergencies. The 30-second spot shows men …
Nixco Receives Green Business Practice Award in Mason
Thursday, July 28th, 2011Three Mason businesses and NECC Chamber Members received Small Business Recognition Awards during City of Mason Small Business Recognition Week in June.
Gates Foundation Initiative To Revolutionize The Toilet
Wednesday, July 20th, 2011The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation hopes to revolutionize the toilet. The newest project in Kenya hopes to provide 800,000 people with access to sanitation facilities and 200,000 residents with clean drinking water.
I Get Bottled Water So Cheap I Give It To My Dog…
Tuesday, June 28th, 2011Do you feel kind of foolish buying water? If it comes from your kitchen tap, why pay for it at the store? It’s pretty ridiculous when you think about it. Still, it sells to the tune of $15 billion. That’s billion with a “B.” Why?
Seasonal Energy Saving Tips
Sunday, January 9th, 2011Here are some simple energy saving tips from Nixco Plumbing Inc. to help you reduce your energy consumption and minimize your utility bills during the hot season, the cold season and all year round.
Delusions Abound on Energy Savings, Study Says
Thursday, December 9th, 2010When it comes to saving energy, many Americans seem to get it — and at the same time they don’t get it at all.
