NEW GREEN HOUSE . . HOWIT WILL LOOK

■ Water butts Store excess rain water which would normally run away

■ Kitchens Can re-use water from washing, etc

■ Bathrooms Make use of the stored rain for flushing toliets

■ Blue roof Plants and greenery soak up rain. Tanks hold water for flushing toilets and use in washing machines

■ Gardens More trees and vegetation. Grassy areas are designed to soak up surface water. Ditches and ponds will contain rain water

■ Permeable surfaces Drives and paths soak up rain water

■ Rain water harvesting Tanks hidden underground can hold large quantities of rain water for use in the garden, flushing loos and other needs