A breakdown of the various advantages and disadvantages of rainwater harvesting.
How the financial benefits of rainwater harvesting can be calculated, and when you’ll start to see them.
How to make your own rainwater tank and avoid the costs of a full rainwater harvesting system.
There are 4 main problems of retrofitting a rainwater harvesting system into your existing home. The price, disruption causes, changes to pipes and drains.
There are no regulations that govern rainwater harvesting. But, Building Regs do affect positioning of tank and the internal plumbing of the storage tank.
Rainwater recycling systems collect clean water, reduce your home’s energy consumption and lowers the demand on our rivers and water sources for water.
Rainwater harvesting systems can have a payback time of up to 15 years. However, this will depend on the amount of rainfall, water needed and building.
Rain harvesting systems are easy to maintain. The water pump will not need maintaining. But the the filter does, and sediment has to be cleared.
Use this article to help you install your own water harvesting system. Which roofing materials work best, how to store your tank and issues with guttering.
Rain collectors can harvest a lot of water. This is determined by your annual rainfall, the size of your roof and the amount of rain that can be collected.
One of the most effective ways to encourage wildlife into your garden is by introducing a pond. This guide will show you how to build a pond which your local wildlife will thank you for!
Here's just a few useful and fun ways you can use the shells of pistachios and other nuts instead of throwing them away
Find out how to keep your sugar intake low and avoid health problems such as joint inflammation and heart disease
Patagonia's unique approach to revealing information on their manufacturing process is something all aspiring green businesses could take a tip from.
