Climate Change Sustainability Water Efficiency / Dry Drains Water Quality Gray Water / Black Water Codes, Standards & Regulation Product Labeling counterfeit Product Disease Outbreak Control Water Harvesting
Lifecycle analysis Lifecycle analysis
28 May 2009
The term greenwash is now an integral part of the global vernacular. As 'green' products proliferate, it is important that the claims made are backed up by solid foundations and truth.
Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme (WELS) Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme (WELS)
28 May 2009
The most controversial topic of the Plumbing Supply Forum 2009, held at the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney, Australia was the WELS Scheme and whether it is meeting industry expectations.
Plumbing Supply Forum 2009 :: Post-forum review Plumbing Supply Forum 2009 :: Post-forum review
28 May 2009
The cream of Australia’s plumbing industry descended upon the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney, Australia for the 2009 Plumbing Supply Forum.
Plumbing and water efficiency myths Plumbing and water efficiency myths
23 Apr 2009
Over the past 15 years we have had rumors, claims and outright assertions of savings by people associated with plumbing products or water efficiency programs.
Appliance labels deliver savings in the home Appliance labels deliver savings in the home
24 Mar 2009
Several countries have introduced or are considering water-efficiency labeling for products as a cost-effective way of influencing purchasing decisions and changing consumers’ water usage patterns.
Protection against product copying Protection against product copying
13 Feb 2009
Manufacturers and trade show organizers have strategies to counter the pirating of designs and brands, but the best defence is to refuse to buy copies.
Specialty toilet available for commercial use Specialty toilet available for commercial use
10 Feb 2009
Toilet pans manufactured around the world are mainly produced to a standardized platform, based upon the concept of an ‘average person’.
Waterless wok US action Waterless wok US action
09 Feb 2009
During a visit to Australia last year, Charles Bohlig of the East Bay Municipal Utility District near San Francisco spent time investigating the benefits of waterless wok stoves.
Faucet flow control saves water Faucet flow control saves water
06 Feb 2009
Flow control of faucets is a highly-refined technology, delivering a balance between user comfort and water conservation.
Australian shower research Australian shower research
05 Feb 2009
In Australia, the labelling of certain products for their water efficiency is mandatory under the Water Efficiency Labelling Standards (WELS) legislation. The basis of the legislation is the Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 6400 Water efficient products – Rating and labelling.