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Water Rates Up, Up, and Away?

Tue, 9 Nov 2010 13:20:17 -0500

This past year there has been much proposed in increasing water rates in the region. Here are some articles worth reading, from the York Region website.

Double Digit Water Rate Increases to Come

Newmarket Water Rates are Up

$84 Water Rate Increase

With all of these increases to the cost or this precious resource of water, why are we not looking for alternatives?

We welcome you input. Please contact us on your opinions. Opening a healthy dialogue on the topic, and about water conservation in general, is the first step toward positive change.

2010 Updates

Mon, 8 Nov 2010 13:31:17 -0500

So, what has been going on with The Rain Collector? You may have noticed some major changes in the direction on this website. There are more changes to come.
2010 was a huge year for the TRC Series. Over 500 SOLO units were deployed via our largest distributor in the region, The Windfall Ecology Center. We at Nedco Products are truly appreciative of Windfall’s business and its mission in supporting EcoManagement initiatives and education.
Completing the final orders in June 2010, Nedco Products began a course of change. This change is looking to turn the company in a new direction - one of education, social networking, raising common awareness, and unified action. Empowerment not by one, but by the network of many, for all.
This change will no doubt transform The Rain Collector and align it with this new direction. It is, after all, not the product but the process. This process was infused into The Rain Collector, and will emerge into the forefront as the next “product”.
Ambitious? Sure. Unknown? Perhaps at this point. Exciting? You bet!
Please stay with us to see how this unfolds. In fact, we invite you to participate already. Let us know what you think of what you read on this site. Let us know your goals for EcoManagement. Let’s build the community.

TRC Series and Home Renovation Tax Credit

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:10:19 -0400

Great news! Now there is even more reason and benefit to purchasing any of the TRC Series of products for your home. Any TRC SOLO, TRC TWIN, and TRC TRIO purchase is eligible to be claimed towards the Home Renovation Tax Credit in Canada for 2009.
You can even claim the installation services.
The products and services qualify under the following criteria:

an alteration to homes or properties that are enduring in nature.
is an integral part of your home or property, by nature of the permanent attachment to the downspout.
is considered an irrigation system

The Rain Collector completely qualifies for this tax credit by the very definition of “an integral part or your home”. No open-top barrel system, can make this claim since there is no direct permanent attachment to the house. However, The Rain Collector does attach permanently by means of its diverter system in the downspout. This makes the system an integral water harvesting and supply system for the home.

To claim, it is easy. Just save up your receipts and claim an amount on your 2009 Income Tax return. For more information please visit the CRA website Fact Sheet at:

http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/nwsrm/fctshts/2009/m07/fs090713-eng.html

Things do come in Three!

Mon, 6 Jul 2009 12:35:09 -0400

Hello Trio!
On June 13, 2009, Nedco Products announced its latest product in the TRC Series - TRC TRIO, at the recent Windfall Ecology Festival.
Today marks the official launch of the product, as the first TRIO system rolls out of production.
Answering to customer input and requests for a larger capacity system, this 180 US Gallon (681L) system is the largest of the TRC Series.
The TRIO is a build-to-order system that has all the features found in the TWIN and SOLO, such as: mosquito proof, sealed architecture, air management for autonomous back flow, water level indicator, and the same choice of colours.
TRC TRIO rounds out the TRC Series of products, priced at $199.99. TRC TWIN receives a price drop to $179.99.
For more information, visit the products page of this website.

Windfall Ecology Festival June 2009

Sun, 7 Jun 2009 22:09:42 -0400

Nedco Products will showcase The Rain Collector at the Windfall Ecology Festival at Fairy Lake, Newmarket, Ontario, Canada June 13 & 14, 2009. Attendees will be able to see the entire product line of The Rain Collector and attend workshops with Nedco Products and its Sustainability Solutions Partner, Windfall Ecology Centre, as part of their Rainsaver program for York Region.
The two day event is the second year that The Rain Collector has been exhibited.
In addition, to mark this event, come and see what is new for the product and see what is in store for this year.