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  • Water, water everywhere - don't pour it down the sink!
    Comment by TONY RHEINBERG, Marketing Manager, Ideal Standard
    Published:  14 September, 2009

    Water is the most valuable of resources; changes to the climate mean water will become more precious than ever. Whilst it can be tempting to take the issue of water lightly, especially in the UK where it seems to rain so often, it's crucial to act responsibly to reduce our impact on the environment.

  • Ideal Standard focus on water conservation
    Published:  14 September, 2009

    Water-saving will drive the future of bathroom design. WCs that use less and less water will play a significant role along with efficient shower valves and kits that deliver an invigorating experience with little water.

  • Beko launch new Excellence range
    Published:  14 September, 2009

    With an extensive collection of intelligent and time saving washing machines, not only do BEKO appliances consume economical levels of water (machines come with Automatic Half Load sensors reducing the level of water used for smaller loads) they now all feature ‘A+' energy efficiency.

  • Navigate your way to Amica
    Published:  14 September, 2009

    Amica is delighted with its latest Navigator washing machine. The AWCN12DAB is Amica's first laundry product in the UK in a striking matt black finish, with co-ordinated 33cm porthole door and soft-touch buttons for precise control in brushed aluminium.

  • Water restriction at a Fliq of the wrist from Abode
    Published:  14 September, 2009

    Fliq, a new concept in mixer taps has been developed by Abode using a completely new ceramic disc valve allowing precise operation of the water flow through the simple forwards and backwards movement of the unique hot and cold controls.

  • Stoves lower energy consumption with Genus
    Published:  14 September, 2009

    According to the Energy Saving Trust, domestic appliances account for 47% of domestic electricity consumption in the UK.

  • Ecosmart thinking from Bristan
    Published:  14 September, 2009

    Bristan has extended its ecosmart range of water efficient products with the launch of Neo, a stunning range of basin taps and mixers that combine opulent looks with smart water saving technology.

  • Double design from Roca
    Published:  14 September, 2009

    Designed by the Roca Innovation Lab together with Gabriele and Oscar Buratti, W+W is a truly exciting new product innovation from Roca which will be displayed on Roca's Stand, G20, at this year's 100% Design.

  • Mira adds lustre to life
    Published:  14 September, 2009

    Mira Showers - the UK's leading manufacturer of showering products and accessories - has added more chrome to its electric range with the metallic option now available for Vie. Available in a choice of power ratings (8.5kW, 9.5kW and 10.8kW), Vie is an ‘entry-level' manual electric shower that features Select & Forget controls with a push button start/stop. For economy, it features an Eco energy saving power setting that can halve power consumption, and is particularly beneficial in summer.

  • Grohe's Ecojoy range is safe, affordable and green
    Published:  14 September, 2009

    The new Grohtherm 1000 Cosmopolitan is the latest addition to the award-winning thermostat range from GROHE. Its neat 4cm diameter makes it one of the most compact thermostats on the market and it is also part of the new GROHE EcoJoy range designed to offer performance with responsibility.

  • Impulse Bathrooms save water with style
    Published:  14 September, 2009

    Impulse Bathrooms believes water saving is an issue for today - not tomorrow and their latest development is the 4.5/3 litre dual flush WC which saves even more water. The company has been leading the way in developing and introducing low volume flushing which not only cleans the WC pan but also clears soil to the drains.

  • Eco baths from Kaldewei
    Published:  14 September, 2009

    Kaldewei, Europe's No.1 for Baths, has taken three of their most popular models and redesigned them to deliver significant water-saving combined with high levels of bathing comfort.

  • VitrA looking after water
    Published:  14 September, 2009

    As one of the world's leading bathroom products manufacturers, VitrA is inevitably concerned with the efficient use of water. The company has accumulated startling statistics regarding the wasteful use of water in madder domestic situations and has consequently innovated products and technologies to mitigate this.

  • Triton's ECO Trio
    Published:  14 September, 2009

    As water conservation rapidly climbs the priority stakes, leading shower manufacturer Triton's trio of ‘Eco' showers combine style and performance plus all important water saving opportunities.

  • Zip HydroTap
    40% more energy efficient than a kettle
    Published:  14 September, 2009

    Newly commissioned technical research has revealed that the Zip HydroTap, the first tap of its kind in the UK to deliver freshly filtered chilled and boiling water from the same unit, is 40% more energy efficient than a traditional kettle and over 12% more energy efficient than other similar alternatives.

  • New Elegance models upright freezer by Amica
    Published:  14 September, 2009

    Amica is pleased to announce the latest models in its Elegance cooling collection.

  • New dishwasher from Siemens makes its mark
    Published:  14 September, 2009

    Siemens has just introduced the SN26M890GB, a freestanding dishwasher in a stunning fingerprint free stainless steel look. It boasts 14 place settings - instead of the standard 12 - thanks to a larger internal capacity within the same 60cm wide cavity.

  • New Haze range from Pegler Yorkshire
    Published:  14 September, 2009

    When it comes to taps, showers and general water control, you can't choose a better name than Francis Pegler. With a worldwide reputation for manufacturing the finest taps and mixers, this year sees Pegler Yorkshire launching a new range of designer taps, offering the best in contemporary brassware at the right price.

  • Visage from Aqualisa ticks all the boxes
    Published:  14 September, 2009

    In addition to delivering a great, digital showering performance with spot-on temperatures and perfect pressure, Aqualisa's Visage Digital also features a clever eco setting. Activated by a twist of the installer's screwdriver during fitting, Visage Digital's eco setting is capable of reducing water flow down to around 8 litres per minute. That's up to 10 litres less than an average shower might use and a big advantage for anyone looking for a greener showering solution.

  • Deva makes water efficiency easy
    Published:  14 September, 2009

    Being water efficient just got a whole lot easier thanks to a series of new flow regulators and two additions to the award winning SatinjetTM range from Deva.

  • Saving water makes sense in an ever growing poulation
    Comment by CLAIRE STOKES, Marketing Manager, Deva
    Published:  15 April, 2009

    The topic of water saving is important because the population of Britain has more than doubled in the last hundred years and our lifestyles mean we use more water than ever. However, due to climate change, pollution and increasingly irregular and extreme weather patterns - although it may sometimes feel like we live in a wet country - we are unable to ‘capture' water as well as we need to.

  • Deva unveils Tahi - the ultimate in luxury eco showering
    Published:  15 April, 2009

    Deva has added to its multi award winning, water saving SatinjetTM range with the launch of the sleek, modular Tahi to offer the ultimate in luxury eco showering.

  • Another first for Siemens
    Published:  15 April, 2009

    Another first in domestic appliances: unique new condenser tumble dryer with the lowest energy consumption in the world.

  • Roca receives the ISH 09 Design Plus award
    Published:  15 April, 2009

    Roca, the global leader in designing bathroom solutions, has been awarded the Design Plus international prizefor their W+W (Washbasin + Watercloset). The award was presented to the company during the ISH fair in Frankfurt.

  • Aqualisa join the digital age
    Published:  15 April, 2009

    In addition to delivering a great, digital showering performance with spot-on temperatures and perfect pressure, Aqualisa's Visage Digital also features a clever eco setting. Activated by a twist of the installer's screwdriver during fitting, Visage Digital's eco setting is capable of reducing water flow down to around 8 litres per minute - up to 10 litres less than an average shower might use.

  • Energy Rated A for Air Uno
    Published:  15 April, 2009

    The Foster 4060-PL multifunctional oven can be combined perfectly in horizontal or stacked systems. The preset and highly customizable intuitive electronics - available on all models - are activated with touch controls that give them a clean and minimalist design.

  • Fully compliant Carron Phoenix
    Published:  15 April, 2009

    Carron Phoenix is the first to market with the launch of a brand new dedicated range of waste sorter bins that fully comply with the new Code for Sustainable Homes (CSH) legislation governing all new build properties.

  • Waterware Mark Water Efficient Bathrooms from Shires
    Published:  15 April, 2009

    Shires Waterware products comply with stringent water saving requirements and can be specified with confidence in bathroom installations, including local authority homes, helping to cut tenants' utility bills.

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