Waterfall - Saving Water Podcast

With rising costs and the need to save energy and water, it’s a great time to rethink laundry habits. In this episode of Waterfall, Cath is joined by Natalie Mathie from Uswitch to share easy ways to wash clothes more efficiently. They talk about common laundry myths, using eco-wash cycles, and caring for your machine so it runs well. There’s also advice on saving energy when drying clothes and tracking usage with tools like the Utrack app—simple changes that can help your bills and the planet.

Timestamps:

00:00 – 02:52 – Introduction & guest welcome

02:52 – 05:44 – Common laundry myths

05:44 – 08:37 – Eco-wash cycles & benefits

08:37 – 11:29 – Caring for your washing machine

11:29 – 14:21 – Drying clothes efficiently

14:21 – 17:14 – Tools like Utrack & final tips

Show notes:

Uswitch

With the ongoing dry weather, it’s more important than ever to understand leaks and how to save water. In this episode of Waterfall, Mike is joined by Howard Perry from Severn Trent Water about how leaks happen and what we can all do to help. The episode discusses how Severn Trent uses smart meters, clever technology, and teamwork to find and fix leaks quickly. It also highlights how important it is to keep people informed and encourage everyone to report leaks when they see them.

You’ll also hear simple, everyday tips like taking shorter showers, fixing dripping taps, and watering the garden wisely-small changes that make a big difference.

Timestamps

00:00:00 – Introduction

Show notes

Report a leak to Severn Trent

Severn Trent Water

In this episode of Waterfall, Mike, Cath and Karen share simple, practical water-saving tips to help during the ongoing dry weather. Simple everyday habits like reusing leftover water from bottles and showers, watering plants efficiently, and using eco settings on appliances can make a big difference. These practical tips help reduce water waste and keep us all mindful of how precious water really is during these extreme weather conditions.

In this episode of Waterfall, Cath is joined by Andrew Tucker from Thames Water about how much water we really use daily and how to reduce it and explore common activities like showering and flushing toilets, reveal surprising facts about hidden water waste, and explain how smart meters can help spot leaks and save money. With practical tips and insights, this episode shows how small changes can make a big difference for your water bill and the environment.

Timestamps

0:00 – Introduction & Episode Overview

Notes

Water meter calculator - CCW

Water saving calculator - Thames Water

In this episode of Waterfall, Cath is joined by Chloe from Waterwise and Ana Maria from CCW to mark the start of Water Saving Week. Together, they explore this year’s campaign theme ‘Becoming a Water Saving Hero’ and share practical tips for saving water in the kitchen. From whether dishwashers really use less water than washing up by hand, to cultural habits and common myths, this episode is full of expert advice, surprising facts, and everyday actions that can help you save water, energy and money.

Timestamps

0:00: Introductions

01:00: Water Saving Week

06:55:  Vox Pops on Washing Up Habits

10:28: Data & Cultural Differences

16:02: Practical Water-Saving Tips in the Kitchen

Show notes

Water Saving Week

CCW’s Water meter calculator

Waterwise’s Water Impact Calculator

In this mini edition of Waterfall, Mike and Karen are joined by Dr. Alison Browne and Dr. Claire Hoolohan of The Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research to discuss the Ofwat-funded innovation project, ‘Enabling Smart Water Communities.’ A forward-thinking initiative focusing on developing the links between integrated water management, community involvement, and household water usage. The full length edition of this episode was originally released on 16/8/2024.

In this mini edition of Waterfall, Mike and Karen are joined by Lisa Craven, MD of Stormsaver, for an in-depth discussion about rainwater harvesting and its wide-ranging applications both commercially and in the home. The full length edition of this episode was originally released on 2/8/2024.

In this mini edition of Waterfall, we travelled to ‘Gardeners’ World Live’ to chat to two remarkable gardeners. First up is Malcolm Moodie, chairman and vice president of the Solihull and District Orchid Society, who discusses why orchids are unique in their water needs and also shares tips on conserving this precious resource in the garden. And then we chat with Josh Fenton, who gives ‘Waterfall’ a personal tour of his wildly inventive and inspiringly water-efficient garden, Lunatica. The full length edition of this episode was originally released on 19/7/2024.

In this mini edition of Waterfall, Dan Angelescu, CEO of Fluidion, joins Mike and Karen to discuss how the water-intelligence company is monitoring river pollution in the Seine to ensure it’s safe for swimming at the Paris Olympics and beyond. The full length edition of this episode was originally released on 5/7/2024.