NO WATER WASTED

It seems an impossible goal, especially in landscaping, where water is literally the lifeblood of the industry. However, it’s a responsibility that Weathermatic takes very seriously.

Weathermatic has committed to not only improving how water is managed in the landscaping industry, but also ensuring that every product sold contributes to bringing clean water to communities in need around the globe.

The Save Water. Give Life Initiative

The water waste problem is not new. For generations, many developed countries have treated water as a limitless resource. All the while, many developing countries struggle with drought, famine and a lack of clean water for cooking and cleaning.

Years of neglect have led to a worsening humanitarian crisis that requires immediate solutions, not future promises.

For this reason, Weathermatic knew it wasn’t enough to start helping developed countries conserve water through innovative irrigation technology—although that’s important, too. They had to bridge the gap between water waste in developed countries and water scarcity in developing ones by helping people access clean water now.

To this end, for every Weathermatic product sold, a portion of the proceeds goes toward funding clean water wells in communities without access to safe drinking water. This initiative has already brought life-changing water solutions to over 30,000 people, with a goal to impact 125,000 lives by building 500 wells.

Brett Anderson, although new to the company, quickly understood the importance of this mission. “We contribute an amount to build clean water wells in developing countries for every product we sell,” he explains. “Our mission is to change the way water is managed, both locally and globally.” Conserving water in landscape maintenance is high on their priority list, but so are those who live without it.

Building a Sustainable Future With Water Management

This is about more than just drilling wells. It’s about building a more sustainable future now and ensuring that those efforts aren’t wasted. Brett tells me that Weathermathic partners with local organizations to make sure each well is maintained and that communities are educated about how cleaner water can contribute to better health and a better life.

Left: Weathermatic partnered with a local organization and the community near Chimaltenango, Guatemala, to help build a clean water well. Right: Drilling operations continue to provide sustainable water solutions for families in Chimaltenango.

Left: The team drills dozens of meters through dirt and rock to tap into clean drinking water. Bottom left: Weathermatic and local community members work on piecing together the drill components. Bottom right: Health and hygiene are vital, so Weathermatic worked with local schools and churches to teach about clean water and sustainability.

At the same time, Brett’s team wants to instill the importance of conservation in these communities, many of whom have access to clean water for the first time.

Sharing What’s Possible in Corporate Philanthropy

Every year, Weathermatic organizes trips for its employees and customers to visit these sites, allowing them to witness firsthand the impact of their contributions. “It’s a busy season for landscapers, so taking a week off to visit these communities is a significant commitment,” Anderson notes. But many take them up on this offer.

The experience is often life-changing, reinforcing the importance of their work and the global implications of water management. “Many of these are rural communities that, for various reasons, lack the infrastructure we take for granted,” Anderson explains. “Seeing the impact we can have is incredibly powerful and a reminder of why we do what we do.”

They want to inspire other businesses to find ways to bridge the gap between the services and products they offer their clients and help those in need. Whether in design, build or maintenance, they hope more landscaping companies will explore water-saving solutions that can significantly impact the environment and their bottom line.

To learn more about Weathermatic’s Save Water. Give Life initiative, visit their website at www.weathermatic.com/our-cause.

Get In Contact With

Brett Anderson

Vice President of Marketing

Weathermatic

Phone: 970-231-2194 www.weathermatic.com/our-cause