Owned and managed by John and Anna Gorman, The Prince of Wales pub in Bristol has a reputation for being one of the best pubs in the area, and is known for its friendly welcome and great food. John and Anna are keen to set environmental standards and have an eco friendly policy that runs throughout the business ranging from biodegradable bin bags and green electric to a 100 per cent organic wine list. They even sell their own Organic Beer - Charlies Pride, and buy food from local producers, opting for free range and organic wherever possible.

The previous toilets in the pub were inefficient, smelly and desperately needed replacing. When looking at the possible options, John and Anna were keen to choose facilities that were as water and energy-efficient as possible without compromising on quality. Initially, John looked into installing a greywater system but decided against this due to the amount of space required. He eventually decided to install 3 ES4 WCs and 3 waterless Airflush® urinals due to their water-efficiency and knocked out part of the kitchen to offer a more spacious toilet area. By installing Airflush® urinals, John and Anna avoided the use of expensive replacement cartridges, and eliminated bad odours. The ES4 was chosen because of its ultra-low 4.5 litre flush and simple, clean design.

In addition to the water-saving facilities, John also opted for energy-efficient patio heaters in the beer garden that operate with a thermostat. This ensures that energy is not wasted and that the heaters are not left on unnecessarily.

John has been really pleased with the new facilities. He said, “I would recommend the Airflush® urinal and the ES4 WC, particularly for buildings where the facilities are being used frequently. Apart from reducing water consumption they also save money so it makes good business sense. We’re really impressed with the new toilets and have had some really positive feedback from customers.”

Client: John and Anna Gorman, The Prince of Wales, Bristol, www.powbristol.co.uk Tel: 0117 9245552 or email jj@powbristol.co.uk

Suppliers: Green Building Store, Tel: 01484 461705 or Email: sales@greenbuildingstore.co.uk