Rain and greywater

Making the most of a vital resource Opportunity to install a rainwater harvesting system as part of a major office rennovation Rainwater harvesting reduces the need for clean drinking water thus decreasing environmental impact In 2015 and 2016 an old office building in Limelette, Belgium was...

Big investment in green solutions pays off First Czech hotel to use 100 % renewable sources for the HVAC system, cooking, washing, etc. Hotel records first water recycling system in the Czech Republic and the second greywater system with heat recuperation in the world Mosaic House, a hotel in Prague...

Why monitor your water consumption? Saving water and associated costs begins with an accurate assessment of current consumption. Knowing how much water you use, as well as when and why you are using it, is the first essential step to saving this precious resource. How can you monitor water use in...

How cost-efficiency and sustainability can get along in big chains ... Major cost-conscious supermarket chain sets sights on sustainability too Eco-efficient lighting, heating, ventillation, refrigeration, and more Lidl supermarkets are known for their simplicity and emphasis on efficiency at every...

Clean and lean water use Installation of drip-feed irrigation system reduces water consumption by 5 100 m3 and saves ~€ 7 000 per year Reorganising tank cleaning saves € 800 and cuts yearly water consumption by 1 200 m3 A winery located in Southeast Europe significantly decreased its water...

When a downpour saves money Rainwater harvesting helps city hotel cut fresh water use by around 780 m3 a year Total fresh water consumption on-site reduced by up to 10 % Hotel Ibis Budget Birmingham Centre (formerly Etap Hotel Birmingham Centre) is a 250-room establishment owned by AccorHotels Group...

Saving for a rainy day 14 % of APS’ water needs are met by recycled water 36 % is provided through rain-water harvesting APS Bank Malta offers typical financial solutions including deposits, home loans, personal loans and investments for both personal and business clients. The importance of water...

On the farm 10 000 litre rainwater tanks capture fresh water Wastewater measures, UV water treatment and filtration systems in place Total cost savings up up to 50 % ​Broughgammon is family-owned goat farm in Northern Ireland and winner of the 2014 UK Water Efficiency Award. Measures introduced on...

Water saving, the Whitbread way... 46 greywater recycling systems installed, 30 litres average daily saving per room, 30 % average reduction in potable water use 657 m3 annual consumption saving per hotel (equivalent of over 8 200 baths) 100 % recycled water in toilet flushing Whitbread is the UK’s...

Water recycling by design Grey-water recycling system built into hotel design from the ground up Reduces annual fresh water consumption by around 20 % The 100-room NH Campo de Gibraltar hotel in Algeciras, Spain was opened in 2009 with a clever grey-water recycling system successfully installed in...

Every drop counts Industrial laundry cuts a major resource cost simply by catching and using rainwater National environment fund (DBU) backed the project Company cuts fresh water use by 22 % Coburger Handtuch & Matten-Service, located in Rödental, Germany is a laundry specialising in washing towels...

Rainwater and grey-water can be used instead of fresh-water in a number of applications, including toilet flushing, cleaning and irrigation, which reduces fresh- and waste-water volumes and corresponding costs. Grey-water is slightly polluted waste-water e.g. from showers or production. It can be...