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In this episode of Waterfall Rapids, Mike and Karen are joined by Alastair Chisholm, Director of Policy at CIWEM (The Chartered Institute of Water and Environmental Management), for a detailed and stimulating discussion on water’s relationship with the wider natural world. Together, they explore why conscientious water use matters, the growing pressures on the UK’s water resources, and how individual actions can help protect both the environment and future supplies.
This episode was originally released on 21 October 2022. Listen to the full length episode of the nature of water
Timestamps:
- 00:00 – Introduction and guest welcome
- 00:47 – Why saving water matters
- 02:06 – Future water demand and infrastructure challenges
- 03:13 – One litre saved = one litre back to the environment
- 04:35 – Balancing the needs of people and nature
- 05:28 – Rethinking water storage: land, soil and trees
- 07:31 – Reasons for optimism and the need for action
- 09:16 – Reflections and conclusion
In this episode of Waterfall Rapids, Mike and Karen are joined by Steph and Nathan from WaterWise, an independent, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to promoting water efficiency across the UK. They share insights on why using water wisely matters, practical tips for saving water at home, from checking for leaky toilets to smart shower habits, and ideas for making everyday choices that help both your bills and the planet.
This episode was originally released on 11 November 2022. Listen to the full length episode of water saving wisdom
Timestamps
- 00:00 – Introduction
- 02:08 – Why water efficiency matters
- 06:50 – Toilet tips
- 09:21 – Everyday household tips
- 11:28 – Conclusion
In this episode of Waterfall Rapids, Mike and Karen are joined by our Policy Manager, Janine Shackleton, for a chat on the help available for those in vulnerable circumstances regarding their water use.
This episode was originally released on 3 March 2023. Listen to the full length episode of help is there if you need it
In this episode of Waterfall Rapids, Mike & Karen head back indoors to offer tons of tips to help you save water within the biggest domestic drain of all: the bathroom!
This episode was originally released on 2 September 2022. Listen to the full length episode of bathroom water saving tips
In this episode of Waterfall Rapids, Mike and Karen provide a plethora of tips on how to best save water within with the kitchen.
This episode was originally released on 22 September 2022. Listen to the full length episode of keeping the kitchen water tight
In this edition of Waterfall Rapids, we discuss why saving water is so important.
This episode was originally released on 3 August 2022. Listen to the full length episode of why saving water is so import
In this edition of Waterfall Rapids, we discuss how saving water also means saving money.
This episode was originally released on 3 August 2022. Listen to the full length episode of saving water and saving money