Information About Rainwater Harvesting / Rain Barrels
A rain barrel allows a homeowner to collect rainwater for re-use in the home and garden. Installing a rain barrel benefits the environment in 2 main ways:
- Reduces unnecessary usage of freshwater for home and garden use (when usage of rainwater will suffice)
- Reduces storm-water run-off
- Benefits of Rain Barrel Usage
- Open vs. Closed systems
- How Algreen Rain Barrels Are Made
- Installing the Cascata rain barrel
- Winterizing Rain Barrels
- Using a Rain Barrel to Recycle Air Conditioner Water Condensation
- Pressurized Rain Barrels Allow for Direct Watering of Garden
- Barcelona Rain Barrel
- Cascata Rain Barrel / Deluxe Cascata
- Agua Rain Barrel / Castilla Rain Barrel
- Madison Rain Barrel / Madison Pressurized Rain Barrel & Fountain
Algreen is dedicated to helping you green your lives – in a practical way. While we all want to help make a difference in the world around us, Algreen doesn't feel that you should have to sacrifice an attractive yard to get to that. As a result, we've developed a line of products that are good quality, innovative and environmentally-conscious for your home and garden.
Testimonial
"It feels good when I fill my watering can up with water from my rain barrel. It's great for my flowers and garden, I save off my monthly water bill, and I'm doing my small part for the environment."
Lauren, Waterloo, ON
