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Joeycan - New Australian Innovation To Help Households Save Water

The Joeycan Company - As seen on ABC's The New Inventors

joey_canJoeycan Company announces the launch of the Joeycan to the Australian market. In response to Australiaʼs water shortage, this innovative new product has the ability to save households up to 4000 litres of water per year.

The Joeycan is a simple yet effective combination of a bucket and watering can. Inspired by an old Australian tradition, it is designed to collect the water which flows as people adjust the temperature when turning on their showers. Its specially designed front ridges reduce water bounce-off and its strategically placed spout allows for maximum water capture while the Joeycan is horizontal and easy pouring when it is upright. This practical design is patent pending.

"Itʼs all about weight," says Lyndon Treacy, designer and co-founder of Joeycan.

"In my research, I discovered that humans can easily maneuver 6kg of weight
while being carried like a bucket, but more weight than that becomes cumbersome. I paid particular attention to make sure that Joeycan fell within this range to enable those of all ages to be able to use it."

"The majority of other water conservation devices that are based on showering, operate by gauging or minimizing water-flow," explains Denis Treacy, Director, "however, the Joeycan slots into an inevitable stage of the showering process the warming stage."

joey_can_2Joeycan

  • Australian designed, developed and manufactured
  • Compact shape for easy storage and carrying (30cm x 8cm x 45cm)
  • Holds approx. 6 litres of life giving water
  • Made from lightweight, durable plastic
  • 1000-litre minimum annual saving based on three showers per household per day
  • Stunningly simple and easy to use

Make Joeycan part of your daily routine - every drop counts. Available now at The Native Shop - $25ea (special)

About the Joeycan Company:
The Joeycan Company was formed in 2009 for the purpose of developing products based on water conservation. Their aim is to appeal to those concerned with conserving as much as possible to be reused, whether it be for household plants in an inner-city apartment or a vegetable patch in a rural setting. The Joeycan is the first product, launched in 2010 with several products currently in the design and development stages. For more information about Joeycan please visit our website at www.joeycan.com.au
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