BATHROOMS & WETROOMS
THE RISE OF THE CONSCIOUS CONSUMER : WHY SUSTAINABILITY MATTERS
Estimates suggest that the demand for water may exceed its supply in the next 20 years . This highlights the importance of water sustainability , particularly in residential buildings . Martyn Brown , Contracts and Technical Manager at Triton Showers , explores how this issue can be addressed by incorporating more environmentally friendly measures into housing design .
Within the housebuilding sector , legislation such as the Future Homes Act has already positioned environmental issues front and centre . This is compounded by a survey of homeowners carried out by Triton , which revealed 80 per cent of respondents expect housebuilders to create environmentally friendly builds . A further 86 per cent declared that water wastage is an important issue to them , demonstrating the growing market for properties that prioritise green factors .
GOING ELECTRIC
This has placed emphasis on ensuring bathroom appliances are as efficient and eco-friendly as possible . As electric showers only heat what is needed , opting for this type of product over a mixer shower could save an average family of four more than 48,000 litres of water per year , according to Triton ’ s findings in its Sustainability Report : Greener UK Showers .
With electric showers set to play a key role in reducing domestic water and energy consumption , housebuilders can take advantage of the latest technology . The recent and widely documented increase in UK gas prices also highlights the importance in going electric for financial reasons . Triton ’ s range is designed to provide an energy efficient option for all tastes and budgets , ranging from the sleek Amore to the household favourite T80 Pro-Fit . Crucially , these options not only offer increased efficiency , but a great user experience too – without compromising on style .
It is everyone ’ s responsibility to do their part in protecting natural resources , from manufacturers and developers through to customers themselves , which is why it ’ s essential that each aspect of the supply chain works together to achieve this .
For more information , please visit : www . tritonshowers . co . uk / sustainability
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