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Water’s vital to our lives. But it’s a lot scarcer than you might think. So, it makes sense to save it, recycle it, and be ‘green’ when it comes to heating it.
What happens to recycled water?
• When you recycle water, or harvest rainwater, you can use it to flush toilets, water the garden and wash your clothes and hair.
What can you do?
• Put a ‘Hippo’ or other device in your cistern
• Use a water butt to conserve water
• Harvest rainwater for use at home
• Use micro irrigation in your garden
• Use solar panels to heat your water
• Use mulch to help water retention in your garden
The benefits to the environment and to you
• Preserves precious water resources
• Helps reduce the impact of climate change
• Cuts your water and fuel costs
Look for these in store or online
• Water butts and tanks
• Water saving compost and additives
• Water conservation systems
• Soil conditioners and mulches
• Ground cover plants
• Rainwater collection kits
• Drip irrigation timers |
