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Thoughts on Collecting Rainwater  * Today's article was written by Chandni Wadhwani; see the blog host's notes below. Droughts are not uncommon in today's world, unfortunately. All over the news are reports of areas stricken by drought, with little or no rainfall on the horizon. When the rains come, they usually only provide temporary relief. However, if you have a tank for collection, you can make the water last much, much longer. Part of the reason for a lack of water in the underground table is that humans have built over so much land. Things like concrete and asphalt do not absorb any water, so none gets into the soil where it needs to go. Buildings and other huge structures also block the collection of water, and cause it to run off, causing dangerous erosion. Owning a collection tank can help with this issue. These tanks are built specifically to collect some of this rain and hold it in storage for later use. This water is safe to use for dishes, laun...

-- Positive News --  * wonderful news re: rainwater collection - from  Japanfs.org "On March 10, 2015, the Cabinet of Japan approved the wider usage of rainwater harvesting systems in newly constructed buildings by the state government or incorporated administrative agencies, aiming for a 100% installation rate. The decision was made based on the Act to Advance the Utilization of Rainwater (Rainwater Act, promulgated on April 2, 2014). This Act aims to effectively utilize water resources by pooling rainwater and using it for various purposes, including toilet flushing, sprinklers and fire suppression, and consequently, to control intensive rainwater runoff into sewage or rivers. Under this goal, the state government and incorporated administrative agencies are required to install a rainwater harvesting system as a general rule, if there is usable space in new buildings to be constructed. Such systems include reservoirs, general service water tan...

-- Quote of the Day --    “Perfect valor consists in doing without witnesses that which we would be capable of doing before everyone.”  ~ John Kennedy -- Positive News --  Check out this amazing eco-friendly home: http://www.ecohome.net/news/latest/ecohome-s-kenogami-house-wins-home-year-award The project apparently uses the latest of today's energy and water saving technologies and as a result barely uses any energy or water from the grid. I would contract someone to build us one of these in a heartbeat if I could. Find Dave and Lillian Brummet, excerpts from their books, their radio program, blog, and more at: http://brummet.ca * Support the Brummets by telling your friends, clicking those social networking buttons, or visiting the Brummet's Store - and help raise funds for charity as well!

-- Quote of the Day --  --> “Know how to give without hesitation,  how to lose without regret,  how to acquire without meanness.” ~  George Sand   Rain Water Harvesting Techniques By Robert N. Perry   Robert specializes in the building of income producing niche websites.   Rain water harvesting techniques are one of the most common options for people who are developing an emergency water supply or are into recycling water to minimize consumption from municipal and city water lines.  While not overly complicated, rain water harvesting does have its fair share of challenges and demands. In this post, we will talk about having a rain water collection system in the context of disaster preparedness so you can learn how to harvest rainwater for yourself very easily. Now, the premise of water harvesting is fairly obvious: you should be living in an area that sees ample rain the whole yea...

  -- Quote of the Day --    --> “Money tends to represent our worth, our lovability - is the #1 excuse for everything we cannot have or be. …The root cause is our relationship with money. …I was asked me two questions: what had happened with money growing up. …And he asked me if money was a person, who would your money be? …Suddenly my whole life made sense; I could see that if I was at an event and this big scary biker was there, I would have my eye on him all the time so that I could create the greatest distance from him. …Suddenly I saw money as a relationship, it was deeper then an idea.”  ~ Morgana Rae Today’s quote originates from the Conscious Discussions Talk Radio episode that aired back on Dec 18… titled: Can Money Love You Too  (*Click on the title to access the full discussion) -- Positive News -- Back on March 9 we published an article that was submitted to us re: w...