Shared Sustainability Mission
We partner with organisations that share our commitment to sustainable urban environments and circular economy principles.
Strategic Partnerships
Better Together
WaterUps® partners with leading organisations in the circular economy, urban regeneration, and sustainable food systems space — creating integrated solutions that are greater than the sum of their parts.
Complementary Technologies
Our partnerships create integrated solutions where each component enhances the performance of the others.
Commercial Scalability
Partnership solutions are designed to scale from pilot projects to city-wide deployments.
Design Technology
Vectorworks
Global Design Software Partner
About the Partnership
The Vectorworks Global Partner Program is a collaborative ecosystem of technology, content, and hardware partners that extend the power of Vectorworks and enable smarter, more integrated design workflows worldwide. Its purpose is to create a connected design ecosystem where multiple tools, products, and services work seamlessly together — helping designers deliver better, faster, and more innovative outcomes.
The program is built around the idea that “better together” partnerships improve workflows, solve industry challenges, and unlock new possibilities for users. It gives partners access to a large international design audience, helping them grow their reach and impact within architecture, landscape, and urban design markets.
How It Works
- 1 Expand functionality through integrations and third-party tools
- 2 Improve interoperability between platforms and workflows
- 3 Enhance collaboration across disciplines and industries
- 4 Increase innovation by combining best-in-class technologies
- 5 Support a global user base of hundreds of thousands of designers
Partnership Benefits
- Seamless integration of water-efficient growing systems into leading design workflows, enabling WaterUps infrastructure to be specified early and accurately within projects
- Enhanced visualisation and communication of landscape and urban agriculture designs through 2D/3D modelling and BIM tools
- Improved accuracy and auditability, with data-rich documentation supporting efficient construction and delivery
- Greater collaboration across disciplines, with interoperable workflows connecting designers, consultants, and project teams
- Access to a global ecosystem of tools, technologies, and content that extends design capability and supports innovation
- Supports the delivery of scalable, high-performance green infrastructure aligned with WSUD and sustainable design principles
Joint Projects
- WaterUps product libraries and BIM objects available for use within Vectorworks landscape and architecture workflows
- Integrated specification workflows enabling landscape architects to specify WaterUps systems directly within their design documentation
- Collaborative projects demonstrating best-practice urban greening and WSUD outcomes using combined Vectorworks and WaterUps tools
Circular Economy
Food2Soil
Fermented Biofertiliser from Food Waste
About the Partnership
Food2Soil is an Australian company that ferments commercial food waste — to produce bioactive liquid biofertilisers and carbon-rich soil builders packed with billions of living microbes. Founded by Josie and Annabel, Food2Soil's mission is to honour the earth by diverting organic waste from landfill and returning nutrients and beneficial biology back to Australian soils.
The partnership between WaterUps® and Food2Soil creates a powerful circular economy solution for commercial landscape projects. WaterUps® sub-irrigation wicking systems deliver water directly to the root zone, where Food2Soil's living biofertilisers are most effective — feeding soil biology, unlocking nutrients, and building plant resilience with minimal water and maintenance inputs.
How It Works
- 1 Food2Soil sources commercial food waste from locally
- 2 The waste is fermented using a natural microbial process to produce concentrated liquid biofertiliser
- 3 The fermentation also yields a carbon-rich soil builder that improves soil structure and biology
- 4 Food2Soil biofertilisers are applied to the planting medium in WaterUps® wicking systems
- 5 The sub-irrigation reservoir delivers water upward through capillary action, keeping the biologically active root zone consistently moist
- 6 Plants thrive on living microbes and nutrients while organic waste is diverted from landfill — completing the circular loop
Partnership Benefits
- Billions of living microbes restore soil biology and unlock nutrients naturally
- Fermented liquid biofertiliser is 100% natural, and chemical-free
- Carbon-rich soil builder improves soil structure and long-term plant vitality
- WaterUps® wicking delivers water precisely where biofertilisers are most effective — at the root zone
- Diverts food waste and coffee grounds from landfill, reducing CO₂e emissions
- Supports sustainability certifications (WELL, Green Star, LEED) for commercial projects
Joint Projects
- Community garden installations across Sydney — integrated wicking beds with Food2Soil biofertiliser program
- Urban greening pilots demonstrating reduced water and chemical inputs through combined sub-irrigation and biological soil feeding
Urban Regeneration
Future Village
Designing Regenerative Communities
About the Partnership
Future Village is a social enterprise dedicated to designing and building regenerative communities — places where people, food systems, and ecosystems thrive together. Their work spans urban design, community engagement, and sustainable infrastructure.
WaterUps® partners with Future Village to provide the water-efficient growing infrastructure that underpins their community food and greening projects. Together, we're demonstrating that urban communities can be productive, resilient, and water-wise.
How It Works
- 1 Future Village designs regenerative community spaces and food systems
- 2 WaterUps® provides the sub-irrigation wicking infrastructure
- 3 Community members engage with and maintain the growing spaces
- 4 Water-efficient systems reduce the resource burden on communities
- 5 Surplus food production supports local food security
- 6 Projects demonstrate scalable models for urban regeneration
Partnership Benefits
- Community-scale food production with minimal water use
- Educational resource for sustainable growing practices
- Supports urban food security and community resilience
- Demonstrates scalable models for urban greening
- Aligns with WSUD and green infrastructure objectives
Joint Projects
- Community food forest installations in Western Sydney
- Regenerative neighbourhood greening projects
- Urban agriculture education programs
Green Infrastructure
BERA B.V.
Innovative Green Solution Provider
About the Partnership
BERA B.V. is a Dutch company founded in 2009 to develop, produce, and distribute sustainable products for gardens, landscapes, and public green spaces. Active in more than 47 countries worldwide, BERA is the market leader in gravel stabilisation and a recognised innovator in water management and green infrastructure solutions. BERA holds Cradle to Cradle Certified® Silver and EPD certification across key product lines, with European production facilities certified to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
BERA is the exclusive European distributor of WaterUps® sub-irrigation wicking systems, bringing WaterUps® technology to landscape architects, contractors, and garden professionals across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and South-East Asia. The partnership combines BERA's deep expertise in sustainable landscape infrastructure with WaterUps® patented capillary irrigation technology to deliver water-efficient growing solutions at a global scale.
How It Works
- 1 BERA distributes WaterUps® products through its established dealer network across 47+ countries
- 2 BERA's B2B support team provides technical advice and specification assistance to landscape architects and contractors
- 3 WaterUps® is integrated into BERA's Water Management product portfolio alongside complementary rainwater infiltration and management solutions
- 4 Joint marketing and product education reaches BERA's large international audience of landscape professionals
- 5 BERA's sustainable production and logistics infrastructure supports efficient, low-carbon distribution of WaterUps® systems globally
Partnership Benefits
- Access to WaterUps® sub-irrigation technology through BERA's trusted dealer network in 47+ countries
- Combined water management solutions — wicking irrigation, rainwater infiltration, and gravel stabilisation — from a single supplier
- Cradle to Cradle and EPD-certified product portfolio supports sustainability documentation for commercial and government projects
- B2B technical support and specification assistance from BERA's experienced landscape infrastructure team
- Sustainable European production minimises carbon footprint across the supply chain
- Expanded global reach for WaterUps® technology, supporting international commercial landscape and urban greening projects
Joint Projects
- WaterUps® distributed across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and South-East Asia through BERA's international dealer network
- Integrated water management projects combining WaterUps® wicking systems with BERA Gravel Fix® Pro permeable paving
- Commercial landscape installations across multiple countries demonstrating combined sub-irrigation and sustainable hardscape solutions
Industry Association
The Landscape Association
NSW & ACT's Peak Industry Body for Landscape Professionals
About the Partnership
The Landscape Association (TLA) is the leading industry association for landscape professionals in NSW and the ACT. Founded over 40 years ago, TLA represents hundreds of landscape businesses — from commercial and residential contractors to designers, maintenance professionals, suppliers, educators, and trade service providers. TLA advocates for the industry, sets professional standards, and connects members with the resources, training, and networks they need to grow.
WaterUps® is proud to partner with TLA to bring water-efficient sub-irrigation technology to the forefront of landscape practice in Australia. Through this partnership, TLA members gain access to WaterUps® products, technical knowledge, and commercial support — enabling them to specify and install best-practice wicking systems across a wide range of residential, commercial, and public landscape projects.
How It Works
- 1 TLA members gain access to WaterUps® trade pricing, product training, and technical support
- 2 WaterUps® participates in TLA events, expos, and professional development programs
- 3 Joint education initiatives help landscape professionals understand and specify sub-irrigation wicking systems
- 4 WaterUps® products are promoted through TLA's member directory and industry communications
- 5 Collaborative advocacy for water-efficient landscape practices aligned with WSUD and sustainability standards
Partnership Benefits
- TLA members receive preferential trade pricing and dedicated account support from WaterUps®
- Access to WaterUps® technical resources, installation guides, and specification documentation
- Opportunities to showcase water-efficient landscape projects through TLA's awards and publications
- Professional development content on sub-irrigation wicking technology for landscape contractors and designers
- Strengthened industry profile through association with a proven, Australian-made water-saving technology
- Support for delivering WSUD-compliant and low-maintenance landscape outcomes for commercial and government clients
Joint Projects
- WaterUps® featured at the annual TLA Landscape Expo, connecting directly with NSW and ACT landscape professionals
- Joint case studies demonstrating water savings and plant performance outcomes on commercial landscape projects
- TLA member projects incorporating WaterUps® sub-irrigation systems across residential, commercial, and public spaces
Work With Us
Interested in Partnering with WaterUps®?
We're always looking to partner with organisations that share our commitment to sustainable urban environments, circular economy principles, and water-efficient growing systems.