Michael Jenkins

Solar power is becoming more popular every day. This alternative energy source helps to save the planet by cutting down on the usage of non-renewable carbon based fuels, and it can save the energy consumer a significant amount of money on their energy bill.

According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the amount of Australian households sourcing water from a rain water tank has increased dramatically in the last few years. More and more families rely on rainwater as their main source of drinking water and because of this shift, the installation of rain water tanks has increased by up to 66 % in some areas.

The collection of rainfall from roof run-offs is an ancient custom that has been practiced for centuries, all over the world. Even in rural and remote Australian areas, this relatively common tradition has helped many settlers survive extreme dry weather conditions in the past, and still does today!

According to the United Nations, water is indispensable and living without water is a violation against human rights and dignity. Many places on earth lack water and in Australia, where the climate is generally hot and dry, fresh and clean water can be a restricted and valuable commodity.