Why Rainwater Harvesting Is Gaining Ground in Cities and Homes Around the World
In the face of water scarcity and worsening climate conditions, more people and governments are turning to an age-old yet highly relevant solution—rainwater harvesting. Once seen as a rural or developing-world practice, rainwater collection systems are now making their way into cities, suburbs, and schools as part of a broader push for sustainable living. A Growing Trend Amid Global Water Worries With severe droughts affecting regions from California to East Africa, the urgency to find alternative water sources has never been greater. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) calls rainwater harvesting a “low-cost and sustainable solution,” particularly for communities with…