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Water Efficient Product Labelling Scheme is pushing forward the sustainability agenda(21/05/2010)
Water is one of the most undervalued natural commodities in the country. The Bathroom Manufacturers Association (BMA) is leading an initiative to raise awareness of those water efficient bathroom products which are the very best in reducing the consumption of water in homes and public buildings. This initiative– The Water Efficient Product Labelling Scheme (WEPLS) – supports Water Saving Week and is pushing forward the sustainability agenda in the water sector. What is WEPLS? WEPLS is a voluntary online database of almost 1000, independently tested, bathroom products which fulfil strict water efficiency requirements. Qualifying products are listed in the easily accessible web-based lists. The innovative scheme currently covers seven categories which include WCs, showers, baths and ... [read full article]
Wasting water is throwing money down the drain(30/06/2009)
Water Saving Week 2009 will be held on 17th – 23rd July and aims to reach all businesses, homeowners & tenants throughout the UK with one simple message ‘water costs and as such wasting water is throwing money down the drain’ says Shawn Coles founder of Water Saving Week. It has been known for some while that our water resources are at times stretched, hosepipe bans are the tell tale signs. The increasing population and effects of climate change have put some parts of the UK under extreme pressure. The South East has less rainfall per head of population that parts of the Middle East for example Sudan. Overall, the UK has less water available per person than any other EU country apart from Belgium and Cyprus. ‘Helpful information, practical tips and good advice is what businesses a... [read full article]
Reducing consumption of water is a priority for anyone concerned about their impact on the environment(22/06/2009)
It has been known for some while that our water resources are at times stretched, hosepipe bans are the tell tale signs. The increasing population and effects of climate change have put some parts of the UK under extreme pressure. The South East has less rainfall per head of population that parts of the Middle East for example Sudan. However, it is not just the South East that has these problems as 16 out of the 22 water regions in England, 10 of which are referred to as serious, are classified as water stressed according to the Environment Agency. Overall, the UK has less water available per person than any other EU country apart from Belgium and Cyprus. Energy Efficiency has, since 2001 when the UK governments Climate Change Programme was launched, taken centre stage in respect of... [read full article]
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