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New range of dishwashers, washing machines, tumble dryers, hobs, ovens and refrigeration appliances from Bosch(24/03/2011)
Bosch is launching new products across all sectors - cooking, dishwashing, home laundry and refrigeration. The new appliances incorporate the very latest technology, resulting in the most water and energy efficient models available on the market today. Bosch is set to revolutionise the dishwashing market by launching two world first models for 2011. The Eco Silence Logixx is the world's quietest freestanding dishwasher with a 38dB noise level,... [more]
Calculate easily the water consumption of a property with Waterwise's Water Calculator(26/10/2010)
Waterwise East has launched the Water Calculator which is designed to make it easier for developers and builders to meet the new water-efficiency requirements of Part G of the Building Regulations and the Code for Sustainable Homes. This calculator was designed and developed by Waterwise East in association with the Bathroom Manufacturers Association. The Water Calculator is the first of its kind and includes water-consumption information so... [more]
Ecoplay greywater system help new development meet its sustainability requirements(09/06/2010)
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]
Younger people spend more time in the shower(24/11/2009)
Showers have become more popular in the last 30 years, from less than 20% of homes owning a shower in the 1970s to about 85% ownership today. Showering and bathing are now one of the few areas of water consumption in the home which many water companies estimate to be growing; they are one of the key drivers of increasing per capita water consumption. Water accounts for a quarter of energy use in homes and, as homes become better insulated, wat... [more]
Honeywell compact pressure reducing valves awarded the Waterwise Marque(13/11/2009)
Honeywell compact pressure reducing valves have been awarded the Waterwise Marque, awarded annually to products which reduce water wastage or raise the awareness of water efficiency. The Honeywell valves maintain a constant ideal water pressure, irrespective of the supply pressure which is often much higher than necessary. This lower pressure means less water flows to waste while taps are left running to wash hands and brush teeth, for example... [more]
Deva introduces EX213 Excel Maxi mono basin mixer(26/10/2009)
Deva has added the Excel Maxi mono basin mixer – the EX213 to its Contemporary Collection of bathroom taps. With a looped handle, the boldly sculptured Excel Maxi mono basin mixer features a pop up waste, easy to use tilt and turn flow and temperature control, and quarter turn ceramic disc technology for smooth, swift on/off action. It can also be fitted with the Enviro-Klick™ cartridge to save water. Holder of the Waterwise Marque for its w... [more]
Women spend just 39 seconds longer in the shower than men(11/09/2009)
The shower is a big contributor to a home’s CO2 emissions and a big user of water: personal washing accounts for around 33% of the water used in the home. According to Shower power, the vast majority of women (71%) take showers of 10 minutes or less; and a quarter of women (26%) manage to take showers of 5 minutes or less. This is only slightly below the number of men who do so (75% and 30% respectively). Shower power is a campaign being spe... [more]
Deva appoints new sales and marketing director(07/08/2009)
Deva is expanding its Board of Directors with the promotion of sales and marketing controller Steve Rothwell to the newly created position of sales & marketing director. The exciting development forms part of Deva’s growth strategy and will allow the company to further enhance its service to customers. In his new role Steve will have greater responsibility for devising and implementing the Deva business plan and will also oversee the manageme... [more]
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