Rain Tote Project
Community Water Resilience, One Home at a Time
Rain tote installed at a local residence to capture rainwater for garden use.
The Rain Tote Project helps local households capture and reuse rainwater for gardens, trees, and landscaping. By keeping rainwater on site, the project reduces pressure on municipal water systems while building practical, long-term water resilience at the household level.
The Rain Tote Project supports gradual, household-level water resilience throughout the community.
Why This Project Matters
Water resilience is built locally. Capturing rain where it falls:
- Reduces demand on treated municipal water
- Supports gardens, trees, and drought-resilient landscaping
- Helps households adapt to increasing variability in rainfall
The Rain Tote Project focuses on practical action that residents can understand, participate in, and benefit from directly.
What Participation Looks Like
Participation is simple and happens at a pace that works for each household.
A typical installation includes:
• Placement of a 1,000-litre food-grade tote beside an existing downspout
• Connection to capture roof runoff
• A screened inlet and standard outlet valve
• Immediate access to stored water for outdoor use
The system operates passively, requires no power, and integrates naturally into the home environment.
Many households begin with a single tote and expand later if needed.
A small number of systems are prepared each season as part of the ongoing Rain Tote Project.
If you would like more information, you are welcome to reach out here:
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How Your Support Helps
Contributions to the Rain Tote Project help cover:
- Rain tote materials and preparation
- Installation support and coordination
- Educational guidance for proper use and maintenance
- Partial subsidies for households where cost is a barrier
Support also helps sustain the time required to plan, coordinate, and deliver this work responsibly within the community.
Support the Rain Tote Project
Your support helps keep this project accessible, practical, and community-focused.
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One-time or recurring support is welcome.
Contributions support community sustainability projects and are not charitable donations for tax purposes.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Local businesses or residents interested in sponsoring rain totes or supporting multiple installations are welcome to get in touch. Sponsorships are handled simply and focus on direct, community-level impact.
Transparency & Updates
Project updates and outcomes are shared through Sustainable Life and community reporting channels to ensure transparency and accountability.
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