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  2. What exactly is rainwater harvesting and how is it done ... - AOL

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    This free water can be used to irrigate the garden and lawn, refill toilets, wash laundry and, if filtered and purified, can even be used as drinking water. Nearly two d What exactly is rainwater ...

  3. Rainwater management - Wikipedia

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    Rainwater harvesting (RWH) is the process of collecting and storing rainwater rather than letting it run off. Rainwater harvesting systems are increasingly becoming an integral part of the sustainable rainwater management "toolkit" [5] and are widely used in homes, home-scale projects, schools and hospitals for a variety of purposes including watering gardens, livestock, [6] irrigation, home ...

  4. Sustainable furniture design - Wikipedia

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    A coffee table made out of a pallet - an example of upcycling.. Sustainable furniture design and sustainable interior design is the design of a habitable interior using furniture, finishes, and equipment while addressing the environmental impact of products and building materials used.

  5. Appliance recycling - Wikipedia

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    Appliance recycling is the process of dismantling scrapped home appliances to recover their parts or materials for reuse. Recycling appliances for their original or other purposes, involves disassembly, removal of hazardous components and destruction of the equipment to recover materials , generally by shredding, sorting and grading . [ 1 ]

  6. How to harvest rainwater: County puts out guide for water ...

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    Nov. 22—The last several days have provided much needed rain for the residents of Albuquerque. If you noticed a lot of rain collecting in your yard and thought it could be put to better use ...

  7. Rainwater harvesting - Wikipedia

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    configuration of domestic rainwater harvesting system in Uganda. [1]Rainwater harvesting (RWH) is the collection and storage of rain, rather than allowing it to run off.. Rainwater is collected from a roof-like surface and redirected to a tank, cistern, deep pit (well, shaft, or borehole), aquifer, or a reservoir with percolation, so that it seeps down and restores the ground w

  8. Green home - Wikipedia

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    Water conservation is another important aspect, with green homes often featuring water-saving fixtures, rainwater harvesting systems, and grey water recycling systems to reduce water waste. It may include sustainable energy sources such as solar or geothermal , and be sited to take maximum advantage of natural features such as sunlight and tree ...

  9. Recycling: Ikea to let Brits trade in old furniture

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    Customers in the UK can now return or exchange products they bought for vouchers worth up to £250 to spend in stores across the nation.