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.
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Timestamps
- 0:00 - Introduction and hellos
- 0:51 - Tony V's update on his water habits and how he's utilised tips from 'Waterfall'
- 3:46 - Dr. Alison Browne and Dr. Claire Hoolohan join the podcast and explain the work of the Tyndall Centre
- 5:39 - So, what is a water smart community?
- 9:10 - Do any WSCs exist yet?
- 11:32 - What are some of the new innovations within WSC communities?
- 14:40 - The impact of social norms
- 17:15 - Are we asking the wrong questions about water use?
- 20:03 - Big learning points of the project so far
- 22:23 - The lack of research on this topic in some areas
- 23:00 - The personal water use of the guests
- 24:46 - Querying the value of measuring water practices - personal use vs. population level
- 32:11 - Final thoughts and farewells
Show notes
Enabling Water Smart Communities
