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As water conservation becomes a major global issue, more and more initiatives are being implemented by municipalities to encourage citizens to waste it less. In Orléans (Loiret), the metropolis offers purchase vouchers to equip themselves with water collectors.
“Here is my rainwater collector that I have had since November 2022“, rejoices Amélie. Behind her house, the water collector blends into the decor. It is connected to the gutters to collect rain that has fallen on the roof. 300 liters can be stored there, which she uses to water her flowers and soon her vegetable garden when the fine weather arrives. This purchase, Amélie has been thinking about it a lot lately. Her motivation is above all ecological, it is necessary to save water.
A new operation in the fall
Saving resources was also the goal of Patrick, Amélie’s neighbour. To encourage individuals to do like Patrick and Amélie. The metropolis of Orléans (Loiret) launched an aid campaign at the end of 2022. 50 euros are offered to residents in the form of vouchers. The success was immediate. The 1,000 vouchers available were distributed in one week, a sign that the message is getting through. A dozen stores around Orléans are taking part in the operation. The metropolis of Orléans has launched a new campaign. The 1,500 vouchers were distributed in less than 24 hours. A third session is already planned this autonomous.
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