Sanitary installations

A company with 100 employees can save about 300 m3 of fresh water per year by using water-saving WC pans (6 litre volume) and a two-volume flush cistern instead of WC pans with a flushing-water volume of 9 litres. This leads to a reduction of fresh water consumption by about 40 %. The savings are...

Handy technology New hand dryers mean energy and cost savings while providing useful information A library expects to save € 22 640 on washroom facilities The British Library had an annual spend on dry cleaning and replacing linen towels of about € 25 000 (£ 22 202). These included dryers with low...

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...

Push-button timers fit for shower time A push-button timer is a relatively simple technology for restricting the water flow of a shower to a designated length of time. Water stops running when the timer runs out, which prevents wastage. This reduces water utility bills and saves the environment. How...

Cistern displacement or dual flush? Your choice Cistern displacement and dual flush are increasingly popular water-saving techniques. Authorities in many water-stressed places, for instance, are pushing this low-flush approach to safeguard a precious resource. Dual-flush mechanisms are usually...

Low-flush toilets let gravity do its job… Low-flush gravity toilets with optimised cistern and bowl designs use 4-6 litres of water per full flush. This system can help you save up to 6 litres of water per full flush compared to conventional systems. Low-flush toilets are universal and can be easily...

Try aerators to better regulate your shower and tap flow! Aerators (flow regulator) are simple vacuum valves with an air intake that can be easily installed between the tap and hose, or between the hose and shower head. Retrofitted to taps, the aerator – with or without flow regulators – can reduce...

Go with the (low) flow water fixture! Low-flow water fixtures are a range of easily implementable technologies that help you save water and money by allowing the user to control how much water is consumed. They use a high-pressure technique to produce a strong and consistent flow that actually uses...

Energy fitness check-up with a twist… Think Fit health club shaved 70 % off its energy bill More thought was put into materials choice (sustainability and health) Management wanted a win-win for the environment and operating costs Think Fit in the UK undertook an ambitious programme to improve its...

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...

Energy turnaround for Turnberry Resort Famous luxury golf resort commits to far-reaching energy saving measures Target by 2020: cut energy by 30 %, water use by 20 %, and significant waste reductions Savings in energy costs alone expected to reach € 19 000 a year Built in 1906, Turnberry Resort is...

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...