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Waterless urinals research Waterless urinals research
18 Nov 2009
In an effort to integrate water-sensitive urban designs into current practice the National Plumbing Regulators Forum (NPRF) for Australia and New Zealand formed the Australasian Scientific Review of Reduction of Flows on Plumbing and Drainage Systems (ASFlow) Committee to conduct research into the effects reduced flows are having on drainage systems.
Turning stormwater into drinking water Turning stormwater into drinking water
21 Sep 2009
Scientists from Australia’s national science agency have turned stormwater from a city in South Australia into purified drinking water.
Watersave launches Uridan Stainless Steel Waterless Urinals Watersave launches Uridan Stainless Steel Waterless Urinals
30 Jul 2009
Watersave Australia has launched the Uridan stainless steel waterless urinals into the Australian market.
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.
The dry drain argument The dry drain argument
28 May 2009
Plumbing Standards general manager for SA Water Jeff Clark repackaged his ISH presentation for the Plumbing Supply Forum 2009 and commented on the effect of WCs on drainline performance, the importance of correct junctions and testing waterless urinals.
WPC co-supports Dry Drains Forum at ISH
04 May 2009
The Dry Drains Forum at the 2009 ISH trade fair in Frankfurt was co-supported by the World Plumbing Council, ISH and www.worldplumbinginfo.com while the sponsors were Caroma and WPC member IAPMO.
Dry Drains Forum 2009: Post-forum review Dry Drains Forum 2009: Post-forum review
17 Mar 2009
The inaugural Dry Drains Forum took place in Germany on March 11, 2009 at the Messe Frankfurt Congress Center (room spektrum).
ISH Frankfurt exhibition 2009 ISH Frankfurt exhibition 2009
16 Feb 2009
Water and energy will be the two main themes of ISH Frankfurt in 2009.
Toilet revolution in Beijing neighbourhood Toilet revolution in Beijing neighbourhood
16 Feb 2009
Beijing’s fascinating Hutong neighborhoods may be historic, but the plumbing is being thoroughly modernized as the Chinese city races towards the Olympics.
International Emerging Technology Symposium International Emerging Technology Symposium
16 Feb 2009
Organised jointly by the World Plumbing Council and WPC member organisation IAPMO, the International Emerging Technology Symposium was held in Chicago, USA in August 2008. The two-day event sought to highlight the world’s dwindling resources, the potential for a global water shortage and what can be done to tackle these issues.
Executive Board visits Korean rainwater harvesting project Executive Board visits Korean rainwater harvesting project
16 Feb 2009
Members of the WPC Executive Board, meeting in Seoul, South Korea on 28-29 October 2008, took the opportunity to visit a rainwater harvesting project in the Star City residential and commercial complex.
WPC to support dry drains forum WPC to support dry drains forum
16 Feb 2009
The World Plumbing Council has agreed to co-brand a seminar focusing on the issues of drain line performance which are being experienced in many parts of the world.
Structured plumbing offers real benefits for water savers Structured plumbing offers real benefits for water savers
15 Feb 2009
Because there is a clear link between water use and energy consumption, saving water can also save energy. The search is underway to find more efficient ways of delivering water to limit energy and water loss.
Pumped shower awareness
15 Feb 2009
An extensive public awareness program is needed to steer customers away from using pumped showers.
Bucket toilet system Bucket toilet system
15 Feb 2009
The South African ANC Government has reneged on its commitment to eradicate the bucket toilet system in formal settlements by the end of 2007.
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