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Improved Renewables section in Plumb Center's new trade price guide

The summer issue of Plumb Center’s trade price guide is out now. Following positive feedback on its content, format and layout, it has been described as ‘the Industry Guide’ by customers. With the weather hotting up, leading to the inevitable focus on water consumption and a new government finding its feet and contemplating energy policies, installers will find the very latest in renewable and sustainable technologies in this issue. From s... [more]

BMA discusses fake sanitaryware imports and stolen labelling

Manchester’s prestigious Lowry Hotel was the venue for this year's AGM of the Bathroom Manufacturers Association. Fake sanitaryware imports and stolen labelling were amongst the discussions at the AGM. Other topics discussed included the rapid progress of the BMA’s Water Efficient Labelling Scheme, European funding for bathroom product innovation and proposals for Toilet Scrappage to reduce the country’s carbon footprint. “This was a busy ... [more]

Stormsaver's Monsoon harvesting range can generate up to a 50 percent reduction in water bills

Rainwater harvesting works by taking the rain from roofs, filtering out leaves and debris, and then storing the water in a main storage tank, which can then be used for internal uses, such as in washing machines and toilet flushing, as well as outside uses like garden watering and vehicle washing. Stormsaver's Monsoon® rainwater harvesting range guarantees users up to a 50% reduction in their water bills. Designed specifically for residential... [more]

Ecoplay greywater system help new development meet its sustainability requirements

The UK is the third most water stressed country in Europe according to Waterwise. Lambs' Passage in the Barbican area of London is the latest development to be able to achieve the required levels of the Code for Sustainable Homes for social housing, through the greywater management system Ecoplay. The development by Nicholas King Homes comprises 59 luxury apartments, of which 21 have been built on behalf of One Housing Group and therefore need... [more]

Environmental credentials are the most important factor when choosing a new shower

According to new research conducted by Deva, environmental credentials are top of consumers’ wish list when choosing a new shower. More than 4,000 consumers took part in Deva’s research, which asked when choosing a new shower is it looks, price or environmental credentials that is most important. Most – 45% - said environmental credentials are the most important factor, closely followed by looks (36%) and then price (17%). Only two per cent of... [more]

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