Amy Tsuneyoshi uses large water totes in her rainwater catchment system at her Aiea home. She also cultivates a variety of succulents and other plants that don’t require much water. Amy Tsuneyoshi ...

Using rainwater can save money in the long run, especially amid rising utility costs. (Getty Images) Though people have been collecting rainwater for thousands of years, the process can be mystifying.

To make sure that the harvested rainwater is safe for use, basic filtration systems should be installed. Use simple filters like mesh screens to remove debris from entering storage tanks. For ...

One inch of rain pouring down on an average-sized residential roof creates 748 gallons of stormwater runoff, according to the King County Wastewater Treatment Division. After collecting debris, waste ...

TAHLEQUAH – In a field across from Leoser Pavilion, a demonstration on how to build a rain barrel – and the prospect of getting a free one – drew a crowd Sept. 6. Jeri Fleming works with Grand River ...

Active rainwater harvesting involves the use of gutters and tanks to channel and store rainwater. This allows you to “bank” rainwater in our unpredictable climate so you can stretch out the period of ...

In line with the SM Green Movement, the SM group, through SM Foundation, recently established a rainwater harvesting system ...

Hardware Hawaii, a leading hardware store in Kapolei, is spotlighting sustainable water-saving solutions with its Rain Barrel water catchment systems. During a recent interview on Living808 with John ...

With the right catchment system, you can use rain to water your yard, wash the car and even flush the toilet Though people have been collecting rainwater for thousands of years, the process can be ...