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Seven reasons to switch to URIMAT waterless urinals

Traditional flushing urinals can use significant volumes of potable water every single day. Multiply that across multiple washrooms and multiple sites, and the scale of consumption is often far greater than organisations realise. Switching to URIMAT waterless urinals offers a practical way to address this. Below, we explore seven key reasons why more commercial buildings are making the change.

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The impact we have made with waterless urinals: water, cost and carbon savings over time

Water efficiency is often discussed in abstract terms, but its real value becomes clear when long-term data is applied. By looking back over our purchasing history and applying conservative, widely accepted assumptions, we can estimate the scale of water, financial and carbon savings delivered through the waterless urinals we have supplied since our earliest days.

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What facilities managers should ask before specifying water-saving products

Water-saving technologies are now firmly on the agenda for facilities managers. Rising utility costs, increasing pressure to meet sustainability targets and greater scrutiny around environmental performance mean that reducing water consumption is no longer optional. This checklist highlights the key questions facilities managers should ask to ensure water savings are genuine, sustainable and operationally realistic.

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Why anti-scald taps are essential in commercial and public buildings

Wherever members of the public have access to handwashing facilities — from schools and hospitals to leisure centres, offices and transport hubs — it’s a legal requirement to ensure that water at the point of use cannot reach a temperature that could cause scalding.

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Why businesses must treat water as a strategic risk — and how finance can help

Businesses can’t take water for granted. Rising costs and supply risks make efficiency essential, but upfront costs hold many back. Ecoprod’s finance options with Tower Leasing remove this barrier, delivering savings and resilience from day one.

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Facing the hidden risks of water: why organisations must act

Water is often taken for granted – until there’s a problem. Recently, the FMJ reported on how many organisations find themselves vulnerable to water shortages and interruptions to water supply. These issues may not always grab headlines but they can quietly cripple operations, damage reputations and incur heavy costs.

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Why improving water efficiency is about more than just cutting your bills

When businesses think about water efficiency, the most obvious benefit is financial: less water consumed means lower bills. But the advantages of water efficiency go much further, touching energy use, environmental impact, business resilience, and even reputation. Here are some of the indirect benefits of improving water efficiency that every organisation should be aware of – and how Ecoprod can help you achieve them.

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Why every organisation needs a water management strategy — and how Ecoprod can help

England is running out of water. Projections warn of a daily shortfall of 5 billion litres by 2055, equivalent to a third of current supply. This is being driven by climate change, population growth, and ageing infrastructure — all of which put unprecedented pressure on an already fragile system.

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New insights into hand hygiene behaviour in hospitals – and how sensor technology can help

The importance of hand hygiene has never been more widely acknowledged than during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. But how well do people really follow good hygiene practices when no one is watching?

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Why preventative maintenance is key to water efficiency in facilities management

As of April 2025, business water rates in the UK have increased by an average of 21%. For many organisations, this represents a substantial jump in operational costs—particularly for sites with high water usage or inefficient infrastructure. In this context, even minor water wastage can quickly add up to thousands of pounds a year in unnecessary charges.

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