No, this isn’t what you think. Water Tube isn’t a new kids’ ride at Luna Park, or the latest transport method to the CBD but rather an ingenious Aussie invention promoted by a long-time St Kilda resident.
Local crowd funding platform vibed.fund has teamed up with Water Tube for a timely project that will be launched at the outset of what, according to some predictions, could be a drier than average summer.
What is ‘Water Tube?’
Water Tube is a machine-blown polyethylene tube creating a robust sealed unit that can contain 20 litres of water. Installed around a newly planted tree or shrub, Water Tube provides the ultimate in resistance to the elements and animal pests.
Water Tube provides plants with predictable and measured water dosage regardless of the weather, whilst protecting them from animals, sun, wind and frost. This, in turn, helps them grow bigger, faster. It is also 100% reusable and recyclable and offers savings in the region of 75% on water costs.
As a St Kilda resident and Water Tube director, Tim Langdon notes, “It’s a self-watering plant guard. The idea is to make sure that not a drop of water gets wasted, saving you money, time and helping your plants survive dry summers. It’s ideal for when you’re away on holidays or don’t have the time.”
Local crowdfunding platform vibed.fund has teamed up with Water Tube to drive the campaign, and in doing so will piggyback with one of Langdon’s ongoing eco-awareness projects, A Drop In The Ocean.
A Drop in the Ocean is a documentary feature about the adverse impacts of human activity on the world’s oceans and the practical steps that everyday people can take to mitigate these impacts. This ambitious project has been a focus for debate and awareness-raising. Although still in production, the project has over one hundred thousand Facebook followers and connects with them on a regular basis.
The crowdfunding phase of the Water Tube project will begin in October, running for a month, offering discounted deals and value adds from the native nurseries.
It’s been an unusually dry winter in parts of Australia, with the real possibility of dry conditions continuing into summer. You can support the Water Tube campaign, save money on water and protect your precious plants this summer by visiting www.vibed.fund to find out more.
by Mantis Kane
