Lia returns to the podcast to host a 'Walking with Water' special. Wherein she heads out for chats with both artist, Rebecca Wyn Kelly, and CEO of South East Wales River Trust, Tony Rees, on what connecting with the great Welsh outdoors means to them.   Get in touch with the show with any of your questions or comments: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waterfall_podcast/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Waterfall_Pod   Timestamps     0:00 -...

Cath hosts solo and is joined by Waterwise's Campaigns and Social Research Manager Manager, Dr Fatima Aija, to discuss Waterwise's 'Dry July' campaign which runs from 17 – 28 July 2023. 'Dry July' is Waterwise's mobilisation of its network to reach and support households and businesses to take small and practical actions that have a massive impact in terms of reducing water use.   Get in touch with the show with any of your questions or comments: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram:...

Mike is joined by award-winning environmental journalist, Tim Smedley, to discuss his fascinating new book 'The Last Drop: Solving the World's Water Crisis'. In 'The Last Drop', Tim meets experts, victims, activists and pioneers to find out how we can mend the water table that our survival depends upon. Offering a fascinating, universally relevant account of the environmental and human factors that have led us to this point, and suggesting practical ways to address the crisis, before it’s too...

Karen and Cath are joined by Nicole McNab and Nick Mills from Southern Water to discuss their groundbreaking initiative aimed at reducing flooding incidents using cutting-edge smart water butts.   Get in touch with the show with any of your questions or comments: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waterfall_podcast/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Waterfall_Pod   TIMESTAMPS    0:00 - Introductions and hellos  3:07 - What is the actual issue...

Mike & Cath join forces for an explainer episode looking into why we get low water pressure and supply interruptions when the weather gets really hot.   Get in touch with the show with any of your questions or comments: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waterfall_podcast/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Waterfall_Pod   TIMESTAMPS  0:00 - Introductions and hellos  3:03 - Alcatraz and hot showers?!  4:48 - Why do we experience loss of supply...

Cath & Karen are joined by Dr. Mark Gush, Head of Environmental Horticulture at The Royal Horticultural Society, for an illuminating chat on thoughtful water use in the garden and the work of RHS.  No green-fingered listener will want to miss this one!    Get in touch with the show with any of your questions or comments: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waterfall_podcast/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Waterfall_Pod   TIMESTAMPS  0:00 -...

Mike & Karen are joined by Natasha Wiseman of 'Make Water Famous' to discuss the more hopeful side of news within the sector. Make Water Famous’ core mission is to spread the word about the value of water at every level from each household to every community to decision-makers around the world.   Get in touch with the show with any of your questions or comments: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waterfall_podcast/ Follow us on Twitter:...

The Met Office's very first socio-meteorologist, Helen Roberts, joins Mike & Karen for an insightful discussion on the intersection between psychology, sociology and effective water efficiency messaging.    Get in touch with the show with any of your questions or comments: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waterfall_podcast/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Waterfall_Pod   TIMESTAMPS    0:00 - Introductions and hellos  3:30 - Draining a...

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.   Get in touch with the show with any of your questions or comments: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waterfall_podcast/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Waterfall_Pod   TIMESTAMPS    0:00 - Introductions and hellos 3:00 - Mike's...

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.   Get in touch with the show with any of your questions or comments: [email protected]   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 -...

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: [email protected]   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...

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: [email protected]   TIMESTAMPS   0:00 - Introductions and hellos   2:20 - The power of a cold shower?!   7:40 - What is...

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: [email protected]   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...

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: [email protected]   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...

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: [email protected]   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...

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...

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: [email protected]   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...

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: [email protected]   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...

The first-ever live edition of 'Waterfall'. Mike & Karen joined Waterwise's annual UK water efficiency conference last week for a wide-ranging discussion concerning the title of the event, 'Running out of water – water efficiency’s key role in affordability, growth and resilience'.  The show then concludes with a brief interview with Waterwise's very own, Nathan Richardson.     TIMESTAMPS    0:00 - Introductions and hellos 2:40 - The live podcast begins 4:49 - Can water saving have a big...

Mike & CCW's roving reporter Cath journey outside the studio and visit the site of the first reservoir to be built in England and Wales in 30 years, Havant Thicket. Speaking to various members of the team to explore how Portsmouth Water has achieved such a positive reaction to this massive project, as well as the exciting future of the development in general.     Get in touch with the show with any of your questions or comments: [email protected]   TIMESTAMPS    0:00 - Introductions...

Mike & Karen are joined by CCW policy manager, Janine Shackleton, for a wide-ranging chat on the help available for those in vulnerable circumstances regarding their water use.    Get in touch with the show with any of your questions or comments: [email protected]   TIMESTAMPS    0:02 - Introduction and hellos    2:00 - We’ve been told to actually drink too much water?!   4:38 - Janine joins the show   5:41 - Defining vulnerable circumstances in terms of help from water...

Severn Trent's energy manager, Howard Perry, joins Mike & Karen for an illuminating discussion on the importance of carbon reduction within the water industry and how saving water can help combat climate change.   Get in touch with the show with any of your questions or comments: [email protected]   TIMESTAMPS   0:01 - Introduction + the fascinating TikTok craze at Rufford ford 6:40 - The amount of carbon needed to get clean water to people’s homes 8:15 - The energy split between...

Mike & Karen are joined by CCW Policy Manager, Janine Shackleton, for a wide-ranging discussion on the expectations of water companies and the importance of knowing your water rights.    Get in touch with the show with any of your questions or comments: [email protected]   TIMESTAMPS   0:01 - Introduction + Is it cheaper to join a gym to shower rather than showering at home? 4:45. - Janine joins the show 5:36 - How do I know if I’m getting a good service if I can’t choose my...

Arthur Milanzi, CEO of Milanzi Holdings, joins the show for a detailed discussion of Malawi's water situation in comparison with that of England & Wales. Milanzi Holdings implement African economic development projects with a particular focus on agriculture, mining, energy, healthcare and technology.   TIMESTAMPS   0:03 - Introductions and responding to some listener mail 3:35 - Arthur joins the show and gives a quick overall introduction to Malawi 8:50 - Water rationing in Malawi 17:55 -...

'Waterfall' is back for season 2! Mike & Karen return for a jam-packed episode detailing everything you need to know about 2023's new water billing charge increases. Guesting for a second time is CCW's affordability expert, Andy White, who provides a raft of money-saving tips to help you best prepare for the coming financial year. Mike & Karen then close the episode with some quickfire water-saving advice.    TIMESTAMPS   0:00 - Introductions and hellos    4:10 - Andy joins the...