Our hands come in contact with germs all the time and we transfer these germs to everything that we subsequently touch. Any cuts or lesions of the skin are possible sources of entry for viruses and bacteria, so skincare and hygiene is crucial for reducing the risk of becoming ill. According to the WHO up […]
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Five reasons why saving water is vital in UK businesses
Water covers 71% of the Earth’s surface, leaving many business owners puzzled as to why a focus should be placed on water conservation inside their organisations. In this blog post we hope to shed light on the live issue of water usage and how your business will benefit from saving water. Meeting customers’ expectations As […]
Water saving advice for sports clubs
Water is an essential utility for most sports clubs, but unlike most businesses demand for water can be sporadic, seasonal and highly variable. In addition water quality needs will vary dramatically. The main requirements for water are for the maintenance of sports turf, washroom facilities for staff and visitors, catering and cleaning. Climate change means […]
A guide to shower specification in public buildings
This blog is designed to be a quick guide to the things you should consider when you’re specifying showers for your facilities. There are many different shower options available to architects, specifiers and facility managers when considering a replacement or new showering system, so how do you decide what’s right for you? Take a look […]
Five sustainable workplace technologies that your business needs
At Ecoprod we’re proud members of the Planet Mark scheme (as we’ve written about here before). One of the big benefits of this scheme is that it enables us to work with other organisations that share our values. One such organisation is Ineco Energy – Ineco Energy’s mission is to deliver sustainable energy solutions for […]
Designing safer washrooms in a post-Covid era
Many organisations are now considering how to reopen their facilities and enable employees to return to work safely. The washroom is one of the areas of the building where hygiene is of most importance, and the global pandemic has led to a growing interest in ensuring that safety and hygiene are built into washroom design […]
How sensor taps can deliver sustainable savings on water usage in your building
It always seems strange when people talk about water shortages in the UK but when the Head of the Environment Agency, Sir James Bevan speaks you know it is time to take notice. He told delegates at the Waterwise conference that in around 20 to 25 years, unless we take action, there would not be […]
Why Ecoprod supports Earth Day – take climate action through saving water
The theme of Earth Day 2020 is climate action. What does this mean? Climate delay is almost as dangerous as climate denial. Every country in the world must work more quickly. At Ecoprod our main focus is on water and the link between water and climate change is clear. Extreme weather events are making water […]
Water supplies and the coronavirus
There has been a great deal of coordination and discussion on water and wastewater issues and the virus, mainly over the previous fortnight. These have involved government departments and regulators but have mainly been between water wholesale and retail companies. There has been significant coordination and there now appears to be the common consensus. My […]
Using sensor taps to manage washrooms safely and efficiently in healthcare environments
Functional safety and ease of maintenance are vital in washrooms across many sectors, none more so than in the healthcare sector. I recently wrote an article for the Health Estates Journal in which I discussed some of the many considerations for estates and facilities teams managing healthcare washroom systems. You can download a PDF of […]