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EcoEng Newsletter No. 8, December 2003 |
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Publications on Ecological Engineering by WIT Press |
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Books 1 and 2: Encouraging interdisciplinary discussions and emphasizing practical applications these books contain papers originally presented at the conference on this topic held in Roskilde, Denmark in 2000. These have since been peer-reviewed and revised for publication. Volumes I (ISBN: 1-85312-930-5) deals with Theory, Values and History, while Volume II (ISBN: 1-85312-934-8) focuses on Monitoring, Diversity and Management. Both are edited by J. BRANDT of the University of Roskilde, Denmark and H. VEJRE of the Veterinary and Agricultural University, Copenhagen, Denmark. Book 3: Edited by Ü. MANDER of the University of Tartu, Estonia and M. ANTROP of the University of Gent, Belgium, Volume III (ISBN: 1-85312-935-6) highlights Continuity and Change. For further details please go to http://www.witpress.com/acatalog/9364.html Source: Andrea Gregor, WIT Press |
| Book on constructed wetlands by Springer [in German] | |
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G. Geller and G. Höner have published a new and comprehensive book about the state-of the art in building and operating constructed wetlands. The book is written for planners, construction companies, local communities, waste water associations and personnel and interested citizens. The book is in German language. Anwenderhandbuch Pflanzenkläranlagen The book can be ordered at Amazon.de.Price: 89.95 Euro |
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Dissertation on Sustainable Wastewater Treatment |
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Annelies van der Vleuten-Balkema who has also been an author in the EcoEng Newsletter (see Multi Criteria Analysis for Sustainable Wastewater Treatment, Newsletter 1/2000) has completed her dissertation. The publication "Sustainable Wastewater Treatment - developing a methodology and selecting promising systems" can be ordered from the author: Annelies van der Vleuten-Balkema
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| Schattweid has moved down to the valley | |
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The Centre of Applied Ecology Schattweid, probably known to many in the Ecological Engineering community for its work on constructed wetlands and other wastewater related issues, has chosen to dislocate after 17 years. The new office is down in the valley, closer to the center of Wolhusen, Switzerland and its train station. Thus, it has become much easier to reach Schattweid's office (no more 20 minute walks up the steep dirt road). Even though the charming spirit of the old location is history now, the new Schattweid will hopefully have a much easier time to keep in touch with its customers. New address: Center of
Applied Ecology Schattweid The old location, encompassing a wooden office building from 1990, an old farmhouse and 5 hectares of land in the woods overlooking Wolhusen are for sale. |
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Novaquatis project analyzes barriers for spread of NoMix technology |
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In a recent publication of EAWAG (EAWAG news No. 57d, p-14-17), Judith Lienert and Tove Larsen of the Novaquatis project have analyzed the reasons why the acceptance of urine separating systems (or NoMix systems) among Swiss wastewater specialists is so reluctant. Their conclusions are: It is difficult to show the relative advantage of the NoMix technology to the wastewater specialists. In the current start-up phase, uncertainty concerning the costs is rather big. The specialists are convinced that the existing, water based system is quite successful, concerning hygiene and comfort. NoMix technology requires a change of paradigm for them. Wastewater specialists probably don't see an immediate necessity for a radical change. Lienert and Larsen argue that NoMix versions that can be easily integrated into the existing system have the greatest potential for success. They also highlight the importance of pilot projects. As first building in Switzerland, the cantonal library of Baselland at Liestal will be equipped completely with NoMix technology. This pilot building will be opened to the public in mid 2005. EAWAG news can be ordered in English language from EAWAG directly: http://www.eawag.ch/publications/eawagnews/d_en_bestell.html |
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Training course " Ecological Alternatives in Sanitation" |
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Duration: 3+2 weeks: August 16 - September 3, 2004, and a 2-week follow-up early 2005 Location: First part in Stockholm, Sweden and second part in India/South Africa Participants: 30 in total, 15 from Asia and 15 from Africa Objectives: Acquire information and knowledge about new options in sanitation in order to support urban dwellers in reducing environmental health risks, improving their nutritional status and protecting their water sources. The longterm goal is better heatlh and well being. Contents:
Target group: Professionals engaged in town planning, water supply, waste management, and socio-economic development; researchers and teachers/trainers in fields related to environmental sanitation and; key persons engaged in NGOs with projects related to improved sanitation and water supply. More information and application form is available on http://www.ecosanres.org from December 20, 2004 Closing date for application: April 15, 2004 Programme organiser: Stockholm Environment Institute Address: Box 2142, S 103 14 Stockholm, Sweden Contact person: Jan-Olof Drangert |
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SPLASH - a water newsletter from UNESCO
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SPLASH is UNESCO's electronic water newsletter for the year 2003. It features a wealth of interesting topics around water. It looks like it is going to be continued in 2004. So if you want to subscribe, go to www.wateryear2003.org (in either French, English or Spanish). |
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© 2003, International Ecological Engineering Society, Wolhusen, Switzerland |
