From plastic bags to paving stones: innovative solutions to the waste crisis

Disposing of hundreds of millions of tonnes of waste is no walk in the park – literally. The era of dumping waste in landfill sites is over. With the global population set to rise from 7 billion to 11 billion … Continue reading

How the human race is defending itself against flooding

Although it might not feel like it, the UK is widely expected to suffer a drought in incoming months. And whilst it may seem like the worst time to start preparing for a flood, it is arguably the best. Floods … Continue reading

From the watermill to the dam: How water has fuelled industry

Despite being used for everything from washing to drinking, there is one use of water you might not be aware of – hydropower. The Ancient Greeks first invented the horizontal-wheeled watermill in 3rd century BC and humans have been harnessing … Continue reading

The History of Hygiene

Today, we almost take our instant access to steaming jets of hot water at the flick of a switch for granted. Many of us forget the technological advances that have occurred over the past millennia that have morphed and evolved … Continue reading

A look at some of the world’s most spectacular water features!

Whether it’s a simple garden feature, or a state-of-the-art focal point of a room; water features have been used by architects across the globe to decorate and embellish the architecture of some of the most important cities in the world. … Continue reading

Grundfos Are Lead Supplier to Water Treatment Plant

Impressive news coming out of Grundfos: they are now lead supplier for the Austrian based Aqua Engineering water treatment plant – further proof of their excellence as a supplier of pump technology. Based in the town of Monsee, Aqua Engineering … Continue reading

How much water do you use in a shower?

World Water Day is fast approaching on the 22nd March, and there is no better time to review how much water you use in the shower. Whether your shower is nothing more than a 30 second, Formula 1 pit stop, … Continue reading

Water Conservation Tips For Businesses

With World Water Day on 22nd March, there’s no better time to consider the ways that your business can save water, and help tackle the water crisis in doing so. From educating your employees on water-use, to investing in fixtures … Continue reading

Pump Sales Direct: Best Sellers

Here at Pump Sales Direct, we are proud to offer our customers a range of quality pumps for every sector; be it domestic, commercial or even industrial scale. Here’s a look at some of our best-sellers:          … Continue reading

How to dry out a damp basement

A damp basement can lead to a number of problems for your home and pose threats to both your health and your safety. Damp in your home has proven links with respiratory problems, asthma and allergies according to the NHS. … Continue reading