Waterfall - Saving Water Podcast

#37 - Greece Is The Word

Mike is joined by CCW's Senior Policy Lead for Wales and proud Greek, Lia Moutselou, for an illuminating chat about Greece's current water resource situation and the innovative ways these issues are being navigated.
 
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TIMESTAMPS 
 
0:00 - Introductions and hellos
3:00 - Mike's hot shower betrayal 
5:45 - Lia joins the show and discusses the current water situation in Greece
7:37 - The impact of climate change upon the country
13:00 - How does Greece cope with peak demand during the tourist situation?
16:40 - Behaviour change and attitudes comparing Greek vs England
23:41 - Water-saving innovations within Greece
33:30 - Lessons for England and Wales
37:40 - Final reflections and farewell 

#36 - Wet And Wild: Adventures In A Sponge Garden

Mike heads out to meet David Clubb, chair of the National Infrastructure for Wales, for a chat walking around his astonishingly innovative, water-saving garden.
 
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And also sure to follow us on Twitter (@Waterfall_Pod) & Instagram (@waterfall_podcast) to see pictures of David's remarkable oasis. 
 
TIMESTAMPS
 
0:00 - Introduction and hellos
2:45 - Why would anyone put a wig down the drain?
5:04 - David joins the show and discusses the origins of his garden
11:02 - The inventive equipment installed in the garden
14:05 - The tiny extent of impermeable areas within the paradise
17:30 - David’s innovative use of his home alongside the garden
21:00 - The importance of the project for the local community
25:30 - The impact of the changes on the property
28:55 - Lessons for future homes being built
33:00 - Final thoughts and goodbye

#35 - The Hosepipe Ban Strikes Back

With unprecedented droughts and heatwaves last year and a hosepipe ban now currently active in Cornwall and parts of Devon, Mike & Karen return to talk about what this all means for England & Wales going into the summer + what we can all do to help. 
 
Get in touch with the show with any of your questions or comments: podcast@ccwater.org.uk
 
TIMESTAMPS 
 
0:00 - Introductions and hellos
1:30 - ChatGPT and water saving?!
8:50 - Why would hosepipe bans be needed if it doesn’t even seem that dry?
12:34 - What are people being asked to do in Devon and Cornwall during the Temporary Use Ban?
15:25 - The complexities of what not to do during a TUB
18:02 - What more can companies do to reassure the people they serve?
23:15 - What about the rest of England and Wales outside of the SW?
25:15 - Confidence in the water supply across England & Wales
27:15 - Final tips and goodbye
 
SHOWNOTES
 
#3 - 'Heat Beating Tips' & #4 'Demystifying Hosepipe Bans' are available within our episode archive
SW Water hosepipe ban 
Mike's fundraising page 
 

#34 - Water Saving Week

Waterwise's very own Steph rejoins the show to discuss the organisation's fantastic 'Water Saving Week' initiative. A week-long campaign aiming to spread awareness of issues around water such as the increased stress on water resources resulting from climate change as well as our own personal habits.
 
Get in touch with the show with any of your questions or comments: podcast@ccwater.org.uk
 
TIMESTAMPS
 
0:00 - Introductions and hellos
 
2:20 - The power of a cold shower?!
 
7:40 - What is ‘Water Saving Week’?
 
9:10 - The relationship between water efficiency and the environment
 
15:00 - Appreciating the water availability within this country
 
17:00 - Avoiding double showers in the day
 
19:00 - The hidden horrors of embedded water
 
26:00 - Smart meter experiences within water
 
32:00 - Final tips and farewell
 
SHOWNOTES
 
Water Saving Week
Mike's fundraising page 

#33 - Bin The Wipe

Karen & Cath are joined by Jennie & Simon of Northumbrian Water for a discussion of their enormously effective behavioural change campaign, 'Bin The Wipe.
 
Get in touch with the show with any of your questions or comments: podcast@ccwater.org.uk
 
TIMESTAMPS
 
0:00- Introductions and hellos
3:35 - Northumbrian Water join the show
6:42 - The origins of the ‘Bin The Wipe’ project
10:47 - Mitigating sewer flooding
16:30 - The importance of disposing responsibly
21:06 - How the success of the programmes have been tracked
26:00 - The expansion of the campaign nationwide
33:00 - The impact of positive affirmation and the reduction of blockages
40:41 - Final thoughts

#32 - WaterAid’s Thirst For Action

Mike & Karen are joined by Megan & Tessa of WaterAid to discuss the organisation's incredible, worldwide work on providing clean water, safe sanitation and hygiene behaviour change.
 
Get in touch with the show with any of your questions or comments: podcast@ccwater.org.uk
 
TIMESTAMPS
 
0:00 - Introductions and hellos
 
2:08 - CCW’s new Water Awareness Index
 
7:11 - Tessa & Megan of WaterAid join the show
 
8:30 - The work of WaterAid
 
11:20 - The importance of joined-up working
 
14:44 - How does WaterAid prioritise the countries it works with?
 
17:57 - The role of climate change in the water crisis 
 
20:01 - The importance of fundraising + Mike’s marathon challenge
 
28:47 - Final thoughts
 
SHOWNOTES
 
Mike's fundraising page 
WaterAid 
 

#31 - Lifting The Lid

Mike & Karen are joined by Associate Director of Yonder Consulting, Rebecca Hughes, for an eye-opening discussion of the unusual ways in which people waste water within the home. 
 
Get in touch with the show with any of your questions or comments: podcast@ccwater.org.uk
 
TIMESTAMPS
 
0:00 - Introduction and hellos
3:00 - CCW’s new Go Tap! Campaign
7:00 - Rebecca joins the show
11:00 - The most striking habits discovered as part of the work 
14:30 - Demographic skews in the research across age and location
21:00 - Why do people behave so differently in the bathroom?
27:02 - The research suggests most people do want to be more water efficient
32:00 - Farewells and final tips 
 
SHOWNOTES
 
Go Tap!
Full 'Lifting The Lid' research 
 

#30 - Water Night

CCW's very own Mike & Karen are joined by the CEO of Australia's The Water Conservancy, Chris Philpot, for a fascinating discussion of 'Water Night', an annual event supporting stronger action on climate change and water awareness. As part of the yearly event, individuals and households are asked to turn off all non-essential taps from 5-10 pm with the aim to improve water efficiency awareness leading to long-term behavioural change. 
 
Get in touch with the show with any of your questions or comments: podcast@ccwater.org.uk
 
TIMESTAMPS
 
0:00 - Intros and hellos
1:45 - How often do you wash your hair?
4:14 - Chris joins the show
6:00 - Australia’s water supply issues
11:30 - Complacency within drought preparation
14:15 - What is Water Night?
21:50 - The importance of connecting with Gen Z via messaging
31:00 - Chris’ personal water use
34:20 - Final thoughts and farewell
 
SHOWNOTES
 
The Water Conservancy 
Water Night 
 

#29 - Go Bananas To End Water Waste

Mike & Karen are joined by Special Advisor on Household Food Waste for WRAP, Helen White, for an enlightening discussion on the connection between food waste and water waste that is bursting with useful tips and tricks. 
 
Get in touch with the show with any of your questions or comments: podcast@ccwater.org.uk
 
TIMESTAMPS
 
0:01 - Introduction and hellos
2:54 - The benefits of... Peecycling?
6:39 - Helen joins the show and explains the work of WRAP
12:35 - The mechanisms within the world to help reduce waste
18:00 - The task of developing pro-environmental behaviour
20:42 - Long-term vs. short-term goals
23:00 - The role of ‘embedded water’
37:42 - Helen’s personal water use
45:00 - Final goodbyes and recommendations
 
SHOWNOTES 
 
WRAP

#28 - Save Every Drop

Mike & Karen are joined by SW Water's Chief Customer and Digital Officer, Laura Flowerdew, for an extensive discussion of the innovative campaigns that the organisation are running to help people use less water.
 
Get in touch with the show with any of your questions or comments: podcast@ccwater.org.uk
 
TIMESTAMPS
 
0:00 - Introduction and hellos
5:22 - Laura joins the show
6:31 - Explaining the ’Stop The Drop’ campaign
10:22 - The overall reach of the campaign
15:02 - The progression from ‘Stop The Drop’ to ‘Save Every Drop’
20:22 - Communication strategy concepts
23:20 - The importance of generating resources and future Desalination work 
27:00 - Working with the Environment Agency to optimise output
29:00 - Getting out reassurance messages to the consumer
34:00 - The importance of innovative campaigning
36:10 - Mike & Karen wrap up the show and recollect
 
SHOWNOTES 
 
'Stop The Drop'
'Save Every Drop'