Tag Archives: rainwater catchment

From Taps to Toilets: Educational Mixer and Benefit for Greywater Action, Friday 3/16/12

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From Taps to Toilets: Educational Mixer and Benefit for Greywater Action, Friday 3/16/12
Interested in saving water? Have you considered installing a greywater system, a rainwater harvesting system, or maybe even a composting toilet? Come learn about these simple, water saving technologies and meet local people who’ve already installed them. The evening will be a mix of short presentations on each technology, and time to meet and talk… Read more »

Speak Up to Ensure Greywater and Rainwater Catchment Are Part of California’s Code!

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Speak Up to Ensure Greywater and Rainwater Catchment Are Part of California's Code!
We were passed on the message below from Greywater Action, a fiscally-sponsored project of the Ecology Center. With the EcoHouse, we went through the process of obtaining a permit for the greywater system there, shown in the picture, which was the first in Berkeley. We know the difficult hoops homeowners have to jump through with… Read more »

Climate Action and Adaptation Tour at EcoHouse, Sunday 2/12/12

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Climate Action and Adaptation Tour at EcoHouse, Sunday 2/12/12
Draw inspiration to reduce your impact on climate change, and climate change’s impact on you. We’ll present ideas for do-it-yourself projects with a tour that features our toolshed built with 4 different natural building methods, all topped with a living roof; our ground-breaking constructed wetlands and simple laundry greywater systems; an 1100 gallon rainwater cistern;… Read more »

Harvest the Rain — Book Talk with Nate Downey 10/14/11

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Harvest the Rain -- Book Talk with Nate Downey 10/14/11
If we want thriving landscapes, abundant food, strong communities, and sustainable economies, we can start by treasuring the rain. Join Nate Downey, author of the newly published book Harvest the Rain for a talk and book-signing event as he shares thoughts and strategies for taking advantage of rain, a precious resource that falls free from… Read more »

Asphalt to Ecosystems: Design Ideas for Schoolyard Transformation (Author Event 12/2/10)

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Asphalt to Ecosystems: Design Ideas for Schoolyard Transformation (Author Event 12/2/10)
Join us on Thursday, December 2 as author Sharon Danks presents a vibrant slideshow that will explore the growing movement toward “green” school grounds. We’ll observe various green schoolyard features, including edible gardens, wildlife habitats, schoolyard watershed models, rainwater catchment systems, and wastewater treatment wetlands. Asphalt to Ecosystems is a compelling color guidebook for designing… Read more »