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THE INVENTION OF THE CRAPPER

2020-10-08T10:35:06+00:00

Who can claim the invention of one of the most important contributions to human health? Is it Sir John Harington, Alexander Cumming, Thomas Crapper, or the idea of an anonymous individual who lived thousands of years ago? Although Sir John Harington did not impress Queen Elizabeth with his invention and installation of the first flushing toilet in Richmond Palace in 1596, he did receive support from other royals. The flush toilet didn't impress the public either. Needing almost 28 liters per flush, it was seen by them as an expensive indulgence already back then! In 1755 , Alexander Cumming, an [...]

THE INVENTION OF THE CRAPPER2020-10-08T10:35:06+00:00

SOMETHING STINKS!-The Bog Blog

2020-09-03T08:23:26+00:00

As I reflect on what I have written below, it may as well just be a list of links to articles, reports, scientific papers and documentaries. It was even the subject of a Carte Blanche program, as recently as last week, Sunday 8th September. The situation has been written about extensively and exposed on so many levels, from this video produced by Jackson Film SA for the Camps Bay & Clifton Ratepayer’s Association (CBCRA) and the shocking images captured by marine conservation photographer Jean Tresfon, to Steve Kretzmann’s recent article for GroundUp, [...]

SOMETHING STINKS!-The Bog Blog2020-09-03T08:23:26+00:00

ULTRA LOW WATER, ULTRA LOW IMPACT-The Bog Blog

2020-09-03T08:19:10+00:00

Parfuri Lodge in the Kruger National Park, is a stunning Tented Camp on the bank of the Oliphants River. After a tedious 9-hour drive from Johannesburg I was rewarded by the magnificent sight of the majestic river and the wild game, including Elephant, Buffalo and Crocodiles, a stone’s throw from my tent. It became immediately clear as to why my services were required. This upmarket tented resort was in one of the most ecologically sensitives places on earth. Tourists, mostly European retiree's, arrive expecting the Safari Experience of a lifetime but are put off by the caravan style cassette toilets [...]

ULTRA LOW WATER, ULTRA LOW IMPACT-The Bog Blog2020-09-03T08:19:10+00:00
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