There’s been quite a lot of talk recently about how eco-friendly harvesting rainwater is. But there’s two sides to every story, so we thought it might be a good idea to measure the pros and cons about harvesting your own rainwater.
Pro’s Con’s
| -During water shortages, rainwater is an excellent way to make sure your plants don’t die or get under-watered. | -Many Rainwater Collection Bins are made from PVC or other plastics, which are made with a lot of oil and energy. Upcycled wine barrels would work better. | |
| -Your water bill goes down when you don’t water your plants from the hose every evening. | -Rainwater can contain bird droppings or other pollutants. | |
| -Reduces chemical runoff. | -It may mean cutting a bit of your gutter-pipe so that you can fit the container under your gutter, which can be difficult to replace. |
The end result? If done right, the benefits to collecting your own rainwater can far outweigh the cons.
