"The wise use of water is essential, not only to meet present needs, but in order to ensure that we do not compromise the ability of future generations to meet their own needs."
The Environment Agency
During the past two decades the demand for water for our homes, industry and agriculture has been steadily increasing, resulting in recent water shortages in some parts of Britain.
Forecasts suggest that this upward trend will continue and this, together with the effects of global warming and the climatic uncertainties of the future, increase the need to conserve and carefully manage our water supplies.
What can be done to conserve water?
It is relatively easy to reduce demand for water in buildings substantially while maintaining modern hygiene standards.
The first step in water conservation comprises simple and probably familiar measures such as showering instead of bathing, turning off taps and maintaining taps and appliances.
The next step is to install or specify water-efficient appliances.
Green Building Store and water conservation
We offer a range of products which are not only highly water efficient, but effective, hygienic and very stylish
Ultra-efficient toilets.
We have two ranges of toilets from Swedish manufacturer Ifö Sanitar which set the standard for water-efficient WCs
Bathrooms and Sanitaryware
To complement our toilets, we offer the Ifö range of high quality, stylish basins, bidets and baths.
Taps and fittings.
We sell two ranges of water saving taps to suit your budget, as well as flow regulators suitable for domestic and commercial installations. Water efficient
shower head and flow regulator packages are also available.
Waterless urinals.
For commercial installations, the airflush urinal is not only waterless, but unlike other waterless urinals, requires no replacement cartridges.
Wall-mounted water butts.
Water butts are the simplest way of conserving water in the garden. These butts are neat, attractive and save space.
Tax relief on sustainable water technologies
The Water Technology List, developed and managed by Defra and the Inland Revenue, in partnership with Envirowise, can help UK businesses save money in the short and long-term by encouraging them to invest in technologies and products that reduce water use and improve water quality. In conjunction with the Enhanced Capital Allowance (ECA) scheme, this allows businesses to write off 100% of investments in qualifying technologies and products against tax in the year of investment. The Ifö Cera ES4, available from Green Building Store, is a qualified product in the Efficient Toilet category of the Water Technology List.
