This water-saving WC forms part of the UK-manufactured AQUAeco range offered by Sanipex. This water-saving WC forms part of the UK-manufactured AQUAeco range offered by Sanipex.

Top “green” bathroom products
Omnia GreenGain
Villeroy & Boch’s Omnia GreenGain is the first wall-mounted WC that consumes just 3.5 litres of water per flush. This represents a reduction of 2.5 litres per flush on the normal flushing volume corresponding to a saving of 40%. If the lower flushing volume is selected when using the dual-flush system, the WC will only use two litres of water per flush. The water inlets are designed in such a way that the flush stream towards the front is particularly strong ensuring everything is flushed into the outlet.

Mimo and water-saving
The high-gloss surface of the furniture range of Laufen’s bathroom series Mimo is produced using recycled materials. Laufen’s ceramic experts have also devised ways of reducing water consumption in the WCs. With an enhanced water supply and flushing system, these WCs can be hygienically flushed in compliance with standards with just 4.5 litres of water – instead of the 6 litres customary in conventional WCs.

Dornbracht’s water-saving products
As an international manufacturer of high-quality designer fittings and accessories for bathrooms and kitchens, Dornbracht reduced the average water consumption of all fittings sold by 25% by the end of 2009. It aims to reach a 30% water-saving target in the next three years. Energy and water consumption will be minimised independently of consumer behaviour without affecting the premium quality of the product and water experience.

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AQUAeco from Sanipex
Sanipex has recently launched AQUAeco products from Aquazone UK which are focused on water efficiency, meeting a variety of international standards and guidelines. The cistern solutions from this range offer varying wall depths and have already been used in many large residential and institutional projects, according to the firm.

Sanipex also offers a choice of water savers under the new Aquaflex range, also part of Aquazone UK. Its water savers and non-concussive push taps have helped many of our clients achieve LEED, ESTIDAMA or local equivalent water-sustainability standards, Sanipex says.

Grohe jumps for EcoJoy
Grohe took the lead in providing sustainable solutions for water fitouts by introducing the EcoJoy new Technology that reduced the water consumption by 36%.

A water-saving mechanism is the Grohe Eco disc cartridge fitted in taps; which gives the choice between two water flows. The eco disc cartridge provides a level of resistance giving 50% of water flow and by lifting the handle beyond this bite-point, 100% flow is achieved.

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