Archive for August 20th, 2009

9 easy ways to save cash in the garden

Collect rainwater to hydrate your garden. Save money and resources with a 60-gallon trash can. Place buckets under gutters to add more to your reserve. … See all stories on this topic

Texas Master Gardener, Blanco County

Rainwater Harvesting becomes most useful to those who want to have the best water for themselves, their property, and wildlife. Collecting it can become … See all stories on this topic

Finalists Named for Rain Bird's 2009 Intelligent Use of Water

One of those solutions developed into encouraging and helping build urban rainwater harvesting (RWH) systems, which divert water from adjacent roofs or … See all stories on this topic

Washington state prisons pursue sustainable practices, green

When the Cedar Creek facility began to tap out its water supplies, efficiency upgrades like low-flow toilets and showers and a rainwater catchment system … See all stories on this topic

Ranipokhari gets another rainwater recharge

The first rainwater recharge of Rani Pokhari was initiated in 2006 with the support of UN-Habitat. Following the success of this initiative, another system … See all stories on this topic

Cebu resort proves sound environment practices make for a good

Rainwater is collected in tanks and is used for laundry and washing and bathing in the staff quarters, cafeteria and locker rooms. Hot water for the kitchen … See all stories on this topic

Tour to Benefit Sustainable Tulsa

… baysealtm Spray Polyurethane Foam Insulation System; Rainwater Harvesting System; Indoor Air Quality Features; Recycled and Reused Building Materials; … See all stories on this topic

Ranipokhari gets another rainwater recharge

… because of insufficient water, the Youth Red-Cross Circle (YRC) at Tri-Chandra College on Wednesday installed two more rainwater harvesting systems. … See all stories on this topic