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In this article, we discuss the importance of data protection and what we do to protect your data.

What is Reclaim the Rain? Hear all about it from the team themselves through this collaborative article.

Getting marketing, engagement and messaging right in the water industry is not an easy task.  Especially when it comes to running projects that rely on community uptake like retrofitting rainwater capture devices to domestic properties.

Perhaps because the UK water industry is unlike most others. Find out why we think an independent voice is essential to drive change, support innovation, and crucially change public perceptions in this blog post.

Read this weeks blog posts from guest author Ari, our Technical Director here at Our Rainwater

In this article we discuss the new National Standards for SUDS in England and their implications, particularly for rainwater harvesting in new build developments. This article is highlighting the key points and making summaries of what we have read.

In this blog post we discuss why resilience is often overlooked in favour of more high tech solutions and why we should be rethinking our designs to become more resilient.

Smart or not? Are smart rainwater management solutions always the answer? Read on to find out.

We’re excited to announce we have successfully secured investment from SFC Capital marking a significant milestone in our journey to transform rainwater management through data-driven solutions. 

This funding provides us with the resources to expand and enhance our platform, positioning us to support UK water companies in the delivery of AMP8 from 2025 – 2030.  

We’re incredibly grateful to our early supporters and partners who believed in our mission - and this is just the beginning. 

Hosted by WaterWise, this annual event celebrates its 9th year, rallying individuals, households, and communities to take action in conserving water resources. In this post, we delve into the significance of Water Saving Week, explore the challenges of water scarcity in the UK, and provide practical tips for everyday people to make a difference

A post highlighting the importance and method of delivering exceptional customer experience to customers who may lack trust in the Water Industry.

Our post about the successful trip to sunny Southend on Sea and how we got residents to sign up to our scheme.

Let's discuss why this years World Water Day is so important, and how it links to the overall picture of water and rainwater management.

Since 2018, Global Recycling Day has taken place on March 18th raising awareness for its' importance. Find out why we think rainwater capture will be the next big recycling movement and how we can apply lessons to raising awareness around water resources.

New Homes Week returned this year from Monday the 3rd to Sunday the 9th of February, focusing on community, the investment and sense of community new developments bring to an area. In this blog post we discuss the current legislation around new build homes and what could be improved in the sector.

Protecting Wetlands through Community Rainwater Management

Wetlands are an incredibly valuable ecosystem, providing habitat for wildlife, flood alleviation for local communities, and many other benefits. However, they are under threat from pollution and human activity. By adopting community-driven rainwater capture and harvesting initiatives, we can help protect these vital areas whilst simultaneously addressing other environmental challenges such as surface water flooding and sewer overflow spills.

In this article we are going to talk about why rainwater capture is important and highlight the vast array of devices available for every household.

As the winter chill peaks in January, energy bills can weigh heavily on households. From January 17th, the UK marks Big Energy Saving Week, a campaign designed to empower individuals with tools and knowledge to save energy, reduce costs, and access any financial support they may qualify for​.

In this blog post we discuss the dashboard that our brilliant developer Alec created to engage young learners in understanding more about the rainfall in their local area

A day in the life of our Schools Engagement Consultant Nick Couzens and the OurRainwater Team at one of our SUDS for schools' sessions.

What can you expect from one of our workshop days?

"Best day ever" - A group of Year 5 students
 

When it rains it pours for Our Rainwater: Nominated for Tech South West and SETsquared Awards

It's been an exciting time here at Our Rainwater! We're thrilled to announce that we've been nominated for not one, but two prestigious awards. From the Tech South West Awards to the SETsquared Community Recognition, it seems when it rains, it pours – and we couldn’t be happier about it!

At Our Rainwater we often talk about the various methods of rainwater management, and one method is rainwater capture. But why is it so important to us? Why should it matter to you?

Read here to find out...

International Day of Climate Action falls on the 24th of October every year to raise awareness of the pressing need to address climate change. Climate action could mean reducing greenhouse gas emissions or Improving adaptation to climate-cause issues.

We spent two days with one of the largest primary schools in Europe... Ocklynge Junior School. Teaming up with Forest School Leader Mrs Lynsey Swingler, Our Education Consultant Nick Couzens along with help from Customer Engagement Officer Daniel Jones to deliver flood-prevention and STEM topics to an eager group of Year 4s & 5s. The Blue Heart Project funded scheme was a roaring success, with children asking us for more educational days like this!

Take a look outside, at your own front garden and what do you see?

Take a look up and down your street, is it mostly green or grey in your neighbours front gardens?

According to the Royal Horticultural Society, one in four front gardens are now completely paved over.