{"product_id":"rainwater-harvesting-made-easy-paperback","title":"Rainwater Harvesting Made Easy - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePerennial Publishing\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign and implement the rainwater harvesting system that is perfect for you.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDid you know that in the United States alone, \u003cstrong\u003e an\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eestimated 345 billion gallons of water are used \u003cem\u003edaily? \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis correlates to each American using about\u003cstrong\u003e 80 to 100 gallons of water every single day.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis shouldn't be surprising - we live in a world of consumerism, and unfortunately, this even correlates to how we use natural resources like electricity and water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd in today's economy, prices of \u003cem\u003eeverything \u003c\/em\u003eare rising. But what are you supposed to do when your water bill keeps getting bigger and bigger? It's not like you can just \u003cem\u003ego without water.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn that same spirit of \u003cem\u003ebuy, buy, sell, sell, \u003c\/em\u003ewe buy bottled water from companies that are filled with chemicals. These plastic bottles are then dumped into our landfills and our oceans, doing nobody any good.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut if these are the concerns, what is the answer, you ask? \u003cstrong\u003eRainwater harvesting (RWH).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRainwater harvesting has roots on every continent, being traced back to people like the Ancient Romans and Mesopotamians, and even Native Americans. Without this ancient technique, many of these groups wouldn't have been able to survive in the regions they lived in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere are many regions around the world now, even, that would not survive without harvesting rainwater.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTake the Shivali village in India as an example, where children had to bring water with them to school. But now that they have begun harvesting rainwater in their schools, kids are able to stop worrying about having access to water and focus on what really matters: learning and socializing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf these villages can utilize rainwater harvesting to sustain them, you can surely implement a smaller-scale system for your home following the steps outlined in this guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this book, you will discover: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA detailed look into the origins of rainwater harvesting \u003c\/strong\u003eand why experts say it hasn't yet reached its peak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe different uses for harvested rainwater that go beyond simply watering your garden (though that is a great use by itself!)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStories of RWH from around the world to get you excited and inspired\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe 8 principles of rainwater harvesting \u003c\/strong\u003eand how they align with other sustainability practices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA look at earthworks and landforms and how to use them in your rainwater harvesting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe legalities of RWH \u003c\/strong\u003eso you don't break any laws in this new journey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to troubleshoot common RWH issues so you don't give up before you've really even begun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEverything you need to know about maintaining your RWH system\u003c\/strong\u003e, including a maintenance schedule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to purify your water to keep it safe for every member of your family\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep-by-step guides on how to install multiple types of RWH systems so you can choose the perfect one for your needs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnd much more.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSay goodbye to water woes once and for all. Whether you live on a homestead or in an urban setting, you can begin living a more sustainable life and rely less on outside sources of water starting with the next rainfall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo, what are you waiting for?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 152\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.35 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 02, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47404410208434,"sku":"9798987871829","price":21.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/ad0c16329c1616cb3985b9b01790d948.webp?v=1778159754","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/rainwater-harvesting-made-easy-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}