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BMS launch its new Blog on Rainwater Harvesting.

If you are interested in Rainwater Harvesting our new new blog contains a mixture of information on Rainwater Harvesting in Ireland and links to relevant articles. It can be found at: ...

Jun. 17, 2010

By Butler Manufacturing Services Ltd. (BMS)

BARR Plastics helps city win award of excellence

Barr Plastics’ knowledge and commitment to rainwater harvesting has led to a Union of BC Municipalities Award in Leadership and Innovation, October 17, accepted by the City of Abbotsford and District of Mission. The award was presented in recognition of a joint Abbotsford/Mission Water and Sewer Commission project, in which Barr Plastics Inc. helped install an innovative rainwater ...

Oct. 29, 2012

By BARR Plastics Inc.

Rainwater Tanks and Water Storage Tanks Help Beat Climate Change

There is an increasing pressure and responsibility for not only individuals, but for businesses spanning all sectors (not just farming) to become greener and to join the fight against climate change. One such method of conserving energy is through the implementation of rainwater harvesting techniques. Enduramaxx has traditionally helped farmers and those managing open spaces to implement ...

Jan. 8, 2014

By ENDURAMAXX Storage Tanks

Now its legal to catch and store rainwater in Colorado

Front Range Precast Concrete (FRPC), has been providing throughout Colorado for over 62 years. Manufacturers of FLXX watertight concrete tanks for wastewater storage, conventional septic systems, water cisterns, and sand, grease and oil interceptors for commercial use, FRPC is now offering solutions for rainwater harvesting. Effective July 1, 2009, Governor Ritter signed Senate Bill 09-080 ...

Sep. 8, 2009

By Front Range Precast Concrete

New Kingspan Shallow-Dig Rainwater Harvesting System - Gamma

Kingspan has launched a new premium ‘shallow dig’ domestic rainwater system, which joins the company’s well-established portfolio of rainwater-recycling solutions. The Gamma Rainwater range is a low-cost installation for self-build projects and residential developments. Its profile requires a shallower dig and less excavation than traditional rainwater harvesting systems as ...

Sep. 8, 2017

By Kingspan Water & Energy

Rainwater Harvesting Tanks Protect Against Uncertain Rainfall

The BBC examined this week how climate change is an issue affecting farming and food supplies throughout the world. Rainfall is not as predictable in modern times and drier weather can interfere with growing seasons. Enduramaxx has discussed on numerous occasions how, on top of the drier weather, water restrictions are also an increasingly worrying part of farming and water supplies. Whether the ...

Dec. 23, 2015

By ENDURAMAXX Storage Tanks

Rainwater Harvesting and Farming in the Cities

E and T asks the question this week – “Is farming the future of cities?” – With more people than ever leaving their rural homes for high-rise buildings, the concept of ‘vertical farming’ may provide a way to feed the world’s growing populations across it’s emerging mega-cities. According to the United Nations, by 2050 some 66 per cent of the ...

Dec. 23, 2015

By ENDURAMAXX Storage Tanks

British-Made quality from RainCatcher - Distributors wanted for our innovative Rainwater Harvesting Products!

At RainCatcher, our family-run business prides itself on British-made quality when it comes to Rainwater Harvesting. We’re continuously researching and developing sustainable solutions that have a measurable, positive impact on the environment and our quality of life. For 2017 we are seeking distributors for our range of innovative products! A few of our best-sellers... The ...

Jan. 27, 2017

By RainCatcher Products & Services

Herald emphasises how precious water is for Agriculture - Rainwater harvesting tanks beneficial

The Scottish Herald this week emphasised how we must treat water as a precious resource. As water and irrigation rules in England and Wales face their biggest overhaul for more than 50 years under plans contained in a consultation by the Defra, and the EA. Of course, agriculture is a major user of ater for irrigation, accounting for about 70 per cent of water used worldwide. Modern irrigation ...

Apr. 7, 2014

By ENDURAMAXX Storage Tanks

Taking Advantage of the Wet Summer – From Food Safety To Rainwater Harvesting

Although the UK’s wet summer may have affected crops up and down the country, the wet weather is being used to the advantages of food safety through a project run by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB). Led by the Agricultural Development Advisory Service, the project focuses on fungal toxins in cereal crops and aims to arm the food industry with new tools to more ...

Aug. 27, 2015

By ENDURAMAXX Storage Tanks

Asia–Pacific Analysis: Rain harvesting can avert crisis

To ensure South-East Asias's growing population has enough water to drink, we need to collect more rain, says Crispin Maslog. The world's next major crisis will be a lack of water for home use, including drinking water, many scientists predict. Humans can survive around 40 days without food, but much less than that without water to drink. The scarcity of water for domestic use is becoming a ...

May 29, 2013

By SciDev.Net

Rainwater Harvesting Tanks Taken More Seriously as Part of Program for Climate Resilience

The Pilot Program for Climate Resistance (PPCR) is a major programme that invests in ways to integrate climate risk and resilience into core development planning across the globe, whilst complementing other on-going activities. Comprising 20 strategic programs for climate resilience under the PPCR, a pipeline of 66 projects and programs has emerged with PPCR grant allocations. So far the ...

Nov. 13, 2015

By ENDURAMAXX Storage Tanks

Rainwater Harvesting Company Recognized

BARR Plastics, Based In Abbotsford, BC, won a Union of BC Municipalities Award in Leadership and Innovation for its part in helping develop the rainwater harvesting system recently installed at the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre. The award followed on an earlier Environmental Leadership Award from the City of Abbotsford for the same project. The centre is the first in the world to use ...

Jan. 1, 2013

By BARR Plastics Inc.

Storm Katie causes chaos!

Easter washout! Bank holiday misery! Britain on flood alert! The Environment Agency issues 28 flood warnings in the wake of Storm Katie. Just another typical British Bank Holiday to make us all feel glum. But are we missing an opportunity with all this rain? Rainwater is part of the never ending water cycle but fresh water is an increasingly scarce, precious and expensive resource and saving ...

Mar. 31, 2016

By ENDURAMAXX Storage Tanks

Webinar: The Journey to a Zero Waste Water Footprint with Climate, Inc.

At work and at home, we use water every day. Rainwater Harvesting enhancement practices solve potable, non-potable, stormwater and energy challenges throughout the world. Each time it rains, what water practices are you putting in place to optimize water input? Join the webinar to learn practical ways to close the loop by harvesting rain water for both residential and commercial efficiency of the ...

Mar. 22, 2017

By Climate Tanks

BARR awarded for water conservation efforts

BARR Plastics Inc. was honored to claim their second water conservation award for the year on November 26, presented by the City of Abbotsford. The certificate, received at City Hall by Dean Barrett, co-owner of BARR Plastics Inc., stated to be “in support of BARR’s water conservation efforts that assist in making the City of Abbotsford a sustainable and environmentally conscience ...

Nov. 27, 2012

By BARR Plastics Inc.

Rain Shortage Could Threaten Harvest – Rainwater Harvesting Tanks A Relief

Although the UK was not short of rain throughout the first part of summer, according to Farmers Weekly, rain shortages could foil what was otherwise expected to be a bumper harvest. So far, the 2015 UK harvest season has been one of the best on record. A world record oilseed rape yield was smashed by a farm in Lincolnshire, 50 per cent of winter barley and 35 per cent of OSR is reportedly ...

Aug. 14, 2015

By ENDURAMAXX Storage Tanks

Comprehensive Professional Rainwater Catchment Training now Available

The American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association (ARCSA ) now offers four levels of rainwater catchment education with three levels of professional recognitions. ARCSA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that was founded in 1994 to promote rainwater catchment systems in the United States. ARCSA strives to offers a full spectrum of rainwater harvesting workshops and professional training ...

May 14, 2012

By American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association (ARCSA)

Best of British: RainCatcher’s Best Selling, British-Made Rainwater Products

Here at RainCatcher we pride ourselves on British-made quality when it comes to Rainwater Harvesting. Our family run business continuously researches, develops and innovates in a bid to bring about small incremental change that when accumulated with other solutions, such as EcoGrid permeable paving, will have a measurable impact on the environment and quality of life for those living in the 5+ ...

Jul. 29, 2016

By RainCatcher Products & Services

Tank Liner Specialist Sponsors TGB Junior Golf Tour

Tank liners form an integral role in rainwater harvesting and water storage. Golf Clubs are notorious for high water consumption see to maintain the fairways in the lush, manicured and pristine condition golfers expect. Water is becoming increasingly more expensive so Golf Clubs, irrigation farms and many outdoor sports facilities are investing in the instalment of galvanised water storage tanks ...

Feb. 18, 2015

By Russetts Development Ltd