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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)

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New DHL building expansion in Hamilton to include a Greyter solution

Greyter Water Systems is proud to share that Deutsche Post DHL Group’s new building expansion in Hamilton will include a Greyter solution. International logistics is a fast-moving industry and with the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an unprecedented surge in e-commerce activity. DHL Express is quadrupling its capacity to over 200,000 square feet at John C. Munro International Airport in ...

Feb. 23, 2021

By Greyter Water Systems Inc

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

Enduramaxx Tank Range Extensions

If you’re familiar with our range of plastic water tanks, water storage tanks and rainwater tanks then you might be pleased to hear that our range has been extended even further. Our vertical water tank range now includes a new 2000 litre tank. 1200mm dia by 2100 mm high, this tank is an ideal rainwater tank and potable water tank. Like most Enduramaxx tanks, this rainwater tank is made ...

Jun. 20, 2014

By ENDURAMAXX Storage 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.

Georgia Institute of Technology rainwater harvesting system

Climate, Inc. has been working with the architects and construction team on the new Georgia Institute of Technology rainwater harvesting system. The engineered conveyance arm seen here has been installed during the buildings’ construction, so that, the dual 3P Technik Filtersysteme Twin Filters can be mounted for the proper filtration of the galvanized-corrugated tanks will be supplied with ...

Jan. 23, 2017

By Climate Tanks

Rainwater harvesting tanks: benefits Of horizontal storage

Horizontal Rainwater Harvesting Tanks as such as The Original Rainwater Pillow are an economical solution to use wasted spaces for rainwater storage. Rainwater Collection To harvest rain water is the best way to save water for future generations and money, you would normally spend for city water. Rainwater provides on-site storm water retention and aquifer recharge. If there are drought-related ...

Jun. 26, 2010

By GEI Works, Inc.

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.

GRP Liner (CIPP) DN 1600 mm (63”) successfully installed

The Berolina-Liner has been used globally since 1997. BKP has had many years of experience renovating culverts using the Berolina-Liner. The first use of the liner to specifically renovate a rainwater culvert was in Canada in March 2009. Partial renovation of a rainwater culvert in Sweden using the Berolina-Liner NCC Construction Sverige AB, one of the leading construction and property ...

May 1, 2015

By BKP Berolina Polyester GmbH & Co. KG

The Greyter HOME Wins TecHome Builder Brilliance Award

At the 2019 TecHome Builder Summit, the TecHome Brilliance Awards were presented to companies recognized to be accelerating the application of residential technologies. The Greyter HOME was the winner under the Smart Water category (Greywater & Rainwater). A panel of homebuilders who are well-versed in technology served as judges for the Awards, rating each entry in categories including ...

Dec. 9, 2019

By Greyter Water Systems Inc

So, What Exactly Is Rainwater Harvesting, Why Should I Take Notice?

Rainwater Harvesting is the collection of rainwater that falls on the roof of a building. It’s taken from the roof because this is usually the cleanest water. This water is filtered on route to an above or below ground tank outside and can be used back in the building (for flushing the toilets, cleaning purposes, in washing machines, etc.) or it can be used outside the building for ...

Aug. 25, 2016

By RainCatcher Products & Services

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

Rainwater Harvesting Maintenance and Reporting – Why Choose RainCatcher?

We work with a wide spectrum of organisations across the whole of the UK to ensure their Rainwater Harvesting systems perform optimally, which includes efficiently to minimise clients running costs; no matter which system you have, RainCatcher can evaluate, report, repair and maintain your system, no matter what size. We design, supply, and maintain… Our rainwater systems mean you can ...

Feb. 23, 2017

By RainCatcher Products & Services

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

Farmers Facing Crop Crisis – Excessive Rainfall Can Bring Benefits Though

A number of farmers across Hampshire reported to the Daily Echo that torrential rain throughout August has hit their profits hard. Throughout the last week of the month, 19.4mm of rain fell on the Sunday, 11.6mm on Monday and 15.2mm fell last Tuesday, resulting in what some describe as a major crop crisis. According to some farmers, it has been around 10 years since the region experienced a ...

Sep. 7, 2015

By ENDURAMAXX Storage Tanks

Farmers Urge Cameron To Tackle Climate Change – Rainwater Tanks to Collect Free Water

According to the Western Morning News, campaigners, including some farmers, are urging David Cameron to take action at next week’s climate change summit in New York, following widespread flooding and storms that have battered the Westcountry and Somerset earlier in the year. A number of charities back the campaigners, including Christian Aid, Greenpeace, the National Trust, the ...

Sep. 19, 2014

By ENDURAMAXX Storage Tanks

China craves intelligent water solutions

An increased amount of waste water and lack of water are big challenges in China. To solve the problem, China must use the most intelligent water solutions in the market. Here, Grundfos can make a difference. During the Danish state visit to China this was showcased, as the Danish minister for the environment, Kirsten Brosbøll, together with Executive Vice President Søren ...

Sep. 11, 2014

By Grundfos

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

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)

Boreholes, Springs and Rainwater Tanks to Tackle Rising Water Costs

Again, we read about the importance of water in dairy farming in this week’s Farmers Guardian. Katie Jones writes that water costs are being controlled on one farm in Devon through utilising spring water on the unit. Located just North of Plymouth, despite farming in an area home to the longest stretch of coastline and with seemingly high levels of rainfall, the South of England still has ...

Jul. 17, 2014

By ENDURAMAXX Storage Tanks

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