Sentences with phrase «uses rainwater harvesting»

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When it comes to rainwater harvesting, the underlying proposition is very simple — the essential idea is collection of rainwater and then subsequently filtering and pumping it for further selective use.

By using harvested rainwater for watering lawns, watering gardens and potted plants, and for washing cars, rain barrels conserve water.

Today many proven techniques for «rainwater harvesting» can collect and store rain for later use by people, livestock and crops.

The installation of domestic rainwater harvesting systems leads to substantial savings for families on detergents and other additives used for laundry purposes, and also makes a valuable contribution to reducing this activity's environmental impact.

This was equipped with water butts to harvest the rainwater for use on the new plants, and compost bins to encourage recycling.

The facility received LEED Platinum certification from the U.S. Green Building Council, as it has more than 20,000 solar panels, a rainwater harvesting system with up to 400,000 gallons to use in irrigation, and drought resistant plants.

At Casa Asia we strive to do our best not to aggravate this situation by trying to get a rational use of water, using a system of rainwater harvesting, catching water showers to water the plants, making separate refuse / trash collections and trying to limit the use of polluting detergents.

The grounds include green spaces, rainwater harvesting, plus greywater processing using «large basins of viticulture and lagoons of phyto - puration.»

As demands on fresh water resources multiply, farmers need to embrace ways in which they effectively use what they have, for example through rainwater harvesting.

The design philosophy of these buildings promotes rainwater harvesting, maximum incorporation of natural lighting and use of recycling materials.

(above, clockwise from top left) the walls of the eight units at Garville Drive were constructed from traditional concrete - block cavity - walls, with 100 mm of Xtratherm full - fill Cavitytherm board between the inner and outer leafs; Gyproc Airtite Quiet plaster behind 25 mm battens for the internal service cavity prior to installation of plasterboard, with airtightness detailing of key junctions using Siga tapes also visible; 150 mm Paratherm PIR insulation on the flat roof, part of a Moy extensive green roof system; a Kingspan Environmental rainwater harvesting system feeds garden garden taps at the development.

RISC plans to increase harvesting of rainwater, use to flush loos and supplement irrigation.

An ideal rainwater harvesting system does not capture more water than a landscape can use because water surpluses can become a nuisance if water is not utilized within three to four months (think stagnant water).

This farm used to irrigate with well and municipal water, but artists Marjetica PotrÄ and Marguerite Kahrl have developed a solar powered rainwater harvesting system to gather the water from the roofs of the greenhouses.

The idea needs a lot of work, but the concept of using structures that aren't going away to collect a valuable resource that is going away, well, it's an idea that we wouldn't mind seeing explored further, especially as rainwater harvesting becomes a growing issue.

The bees are one of the many initiatives at the new store, which also features rainwater harvesting for use in toilets and irrigation, and reflective pipes in the roof for natural cooling,

It is designed to use renewable energy, to recycle organic waste and to harvest rainwater.

From proposals of LA having mandatory rainwater harvesting laws to the possibility of allowing residents to use rainwater for both outdoor and indoor use, the state is doing all it can to make what little rainfall it gets go the distance among residents.

Cambria Pines creates an effective water use strategy through a four pronged approach: Native and drought tolerant landscaping, efficient plumbing fixtures, rainwater harvesting, and a recycled grey water system.Cambria Pines will feature water - sense labeled faucets and showerheads that provide the feel and utility of standard fixtures while using a third less water.