The focus on water efficiency has meant that the brassware industry has taken stock of the functionality of products, their environmental credentials and now style. The average Briton drinks 2 to 5 litres of water a day and uses in excess of another 145 litres for cooking, cleaning, washing and flushing. However, because of the water used to manufacture products and cultivate food, our lifestyle means that the average Briton really consumes around 3,400 litres every day.

A host of eco-friendly concealed bathroom systems have been launched by Pegler Yorkshire. These hidden gems offer benefits for both installer and end user including a solution to suit every conceivable type of bathroom construction from solid walls to prefabricated and plasterboard while delivering simple and fast installation.

ESSE has broken the range cooker 'mould' with the new and innovative, beautifully balanced EC4i. This traditionally-styled electric range cooker combines classic ESSE tradition with the ultimate in fuel-economy. It has four independently controlled ovens, one with the coveted 'A' rating for energy-efficiency, three with impressive 'B' ratings and all with the convenience of 'slam-shut' doors.

James Latham has added ‘Eden’ to its HI-MACS® portfolio, a solid surface material which is the most environmentally friendly available on the market today. Boasting up to 41 per cent certified pre-consumer recycled material, HI-MACS® Eden surfaces have been recognised by the US Scientific Certification System for the large proportion of recycled material they use.

For customers wanting to save water without completely changing their mixer shower or losing performance, Triton’s new Leah Eco showerhead provides a quick, easy and affordable solution. Ideal for updating properties with mixer showers to comply with the Code for Sustainable Homes, the Leah showerhead aerates the water flow to maintain a powerful output while cutting water consumption to 9 litres per minute compared with a standard shower using 12 litres or more.

New from leading kitchen worktops and bathroom finishes brand, Granite Transformations, are three innovative Trend Prestige designs, the only agglomerate or engineered stone products in the world to feature a veining pattern running through the surface.

Intatec’s award winning IntaSol is an innovative valve which allows solar heating to be incorporated into a combi boiler system, offering the dual advantage of solar power and hot water on demand. Before IntaSol was introduced solar heating required a stored hot water system, meaning a customer would have to scrap a perfectly good combi boiler.

According to recent comments from Lord Krebs of the Influential Committee on Climate Change, the government’s green advisors, the government should ‘roll out meters’ by enforcing the fitting of water meters in all homes to help fight global warming. The Committee reports that water supplies in some parts of the UK are already ‘near their limits’ and that five water supply companies say they would struggle to meet demand in some areas in drought conditions.

Leading kitchen appliance manufacturer, Siemens, has launched a new addition to its iQ100 cooling range. Setting the benchmark for energy-efficiency with a rating of A+++, this latest freestanding model KG39EAI40G is Siemens’ most energy-efficient fridge freezer to date.

Ecostat Select completely re-invents the design and functionality of the traditional exposed mixer. Although not much larger than conventional versions, this new archetype of thermostat fits flush to the wall creating a more elegant solution than traditional designs.

Roca has always been committed to the environment in terms of both its products and its production processes. The business is keenly aware that water is a unique, limited resource, and has spent more than 50 years developing water and energy saving devices for its products.

James Latham has added ‘Eden’ to its HI-MACS® portfolio, a solid surface material which is the most environmentally friendly available on the market today.

Boasting up to 41 per cent certified pre-consumer recycled material, HI-MACS® Eden surfaces have been recognised by the US Scientific Certification System for the large proportion of recycled material they use.

With the introduction of the Triflow Quadro System, Triflow Concepts expands on its patented technology - known for delivering hot, cold and filtered water through a dedicated waterway in a single spout – and adds the convenience of instant hot, filtered water heated to 98˚C.

The EcoJoy™ range - sees GROHE combine outstanding design, high performance and water efficiency.

Award-winning Quality. Award-winning Design. Award-winning Technology Water conservation is critical to sustaining our water resources as well as protecting our environment. We need to reduce water loss and wastage as well as increase the efficiency of water use. We believe the key to water efficiency is reducing waste, not restricting use.

Rayburn has launched a ground-breaking oil-fired central heating range cooker with an exceptionally energy efficient A-rated condensing boiler – the only one of its kind on the market in the UK.

With efficiencies of over 92% and a central heating and hot water output of 24kW, the Heatranger 680KCD is the perfect choice for energy conscious households without access to mains natural gas.

The recently launched W+W is a prime example of Roca’s commitment to design and innovation as well as sustainability. This all-in-one washbasin and WC is designed to maximise space and conserve water.

At Methven we are driven by a passion for delivering superior performing showers with a distinctive New Zealand style. We design with water and energy conservation in mind, believing we have a responsibility to deliver these precious resources with care and consideration. We believe that being Earthwise does not mean forgoing a great shower. We understand the importance of offering water conservation without compromise.

Take showering to a new level with a digital mixer shower from Creda Showers. By utilising the latest wire-free technology, a handheld remote controls a separate thermostatic mixer unit that blends the cold and hot water to the desired temperature and flow. The base unit can be installed up to 10 metres away from the showering area, either in a ceiling, wall or under the bath, which makes installation easy.

InSinkErator’s stylish Steaming Hot Water Taps provide instant filtered hot water at the touch of a lever – producing up to 100 cups of hot water per hour.

Featuring an instant self-closing hot water valve that ensures automatic shut-off, the GN1100 offers instant 98° filtered hot water; the HC1100 provides filtered cold water as well as hot.

Pegler Yorkshire is demonstrating it has its finger very much on the pulse of the water conserving designer tap market. Within the renowned Francis Pegler range, water saving taps, mixers and showers include the Haze Eco, the Loko Eco and the Pulsar Eco – incorporating Triple Action Click Cartridges which can reduce mixed flow rates by up to 70%.

For consumers looking to do their bit for the environment and make savings on their energy bills, induction products make real sense.

Induction technology is like having an individual heating element inside each pan. When a pan is placed on an induction hob, it completes a magnetic circuit below the hob’s surface, which creates energy within the pan’s base and heats the pan and its contents. This ensures no energy is wasted, making induction approximately 30% more efficient than a gas hob and 25% more efficient than a ceramic hob.

The Ecoplay greywater management system from CME Sanitary Systems recycles bath and shower water, using it to flush up to two WCs.

“Ecoplay makes it possible to retain power showers and normal deep baths while remaining within the latest reduced water consumption levels set by the Code for Sustainable Homes,” explains business development director Graham Fisher. “The system is becoming popular in areas with water shortages and has major environmental benefits while helping to reduce water bills.”

Croydex offers an innovative flow regulator device complete with a handy fitting tool to make water saving an easy task for both the installer and end user.

Helping to regulate water flow rates on high pressure systems while not compromising on the overall performance of the tap or shower, Croydex’s flow regulators are specially designed to compensate for increasing water pressures while keeping the flow of water constant.

Novatap and Novaspout from Cistermiser are designed for the ‘hands-free’ delivery of water to a standard wash basin, providing a set flow rate that lasts as long as required, with the supply cut off two seconds after the user moves out of range of the sensor.

Impressive water savings and the high degree of hygiene implicit in automatic supply, make these products suitable for hospitals, schools, sports centres and public washing facilities.

With ISO 14001:2004 certification, the internationally recognised standard for the environmental management of businesses, and a maximum five star Green Achiever ranking, VADO takes the issue of sustainability seriously.

Impulse Bathrooms has introduced the Pedigree Eco WC suite to coordinate with the Pedigree washbasin.

This WC utilises Impulse Bathrooms water-saving 4.5/3 litre dual flush operation which it is estimated could save up to 50% of the potable water used in many homes which still have nine or 12 litre, single flush WCs in daily use.

In 2005 Impulse Bathrooms decided to get its 4.5/3 Tribune WC suite and EVO flush valve WRAS approved.

The net result of this effort and expenditure was ‘practically zero’ according to general manager Gary Hawkins. He says the Tribune suite sells very well because it is compact with only 615mm projection, looks neat and smart and is competitively priced.

How serious are we really about energy and water saving? Whilst there is certainly a committed nucleus of consumers who act on their environmental concerns, I would suggest that the CO2 and energy saving reduction has really only been successful because of the legislation which therefore gives people no option.

Triton’s Eco showers combine style and performance with water saving opportunities. The T80Z Eco electric shower and Dart Eco and Dove Eco mixer showers have been designed to offer advanced environmentally friendly options across all applications without compromising on styling.

Created by the Roca Innovation Lab. together with the designers Gabriele and Oscar Buratti, W+W is a truly exciting new product revelation from Roca.

The Hudson Reed Eco-Click water saving system has been extended to include five different basin mixer designs, at the same price as the standard models.

Deva is adding to its range of vertical thermostatic showers with the launch of the sleek and stylish COMPVBS9000 bar shower and slide rail kit, available in chrome.

Affordable refrigeration brand Lec, has improved the energy efficiency of its range of under counter freezers.

New from Siemens is combined washer dryer WD14H420GB, a 60cm wide freestanding model. Conventional washer dryers use significant amounts of fresh, cold water to dry the clothes.

The latest addition to Baumatic’s family of BlackLine cooking appliances is the chic new P632BS 60cm multi-function oven, finished in sleek black steel with a super-stylish mirrored glass door.

“More Pleasure, Less Consumption” is the ethos at Hansgrohe and demonstrated by their award-winning portfolio of showers, mixer taps and thermostatic mixers all with water and energy saving EcoSmart technology.

Intrinsically British and respected the world over for harnessing innovative design, Triflow Concepts launches a new tap that will make separate filtration taps as well as kettles a thing of the past.

Following its successful launch earlier in the year, GROHE has incorporated the Euphoria handshower into a new shower system, which has won this years iF award. Now available, it is a real testament to GROHE Quality, Design and Technology as well as offering outstanding value at an impressive £498.

Emphases on saving water is intensifying globally. In response, VADO has developed three solutions that can help reduce water usage and wastage; H2Eco, VADO HydroCyc and the new Atmosphere shower range.

Pegler Yorkshire is demonstrating it has its finger on the pulse of the water conserving designer tap market. Within the renowned Francis Pegler range water conserving taps, mixers and showers include the Haze Eco, the Loko Eco and the Pulsar Eco – which incorporate Triple Action Click Cartridges which can reduce mixed flow rates by up to 70%.

The introduction of Part G of the Building Regulations and in particular part 2 of this new legislation - Water Efficiency - has meant that the brassware industry has taken stock of not only the look and functionality of products but their environmental credentials too.