Green washrooms

Here are all the blog posts we have on the site that contain advice about how to make your washrooms greener. Contact us to find out more about how we can help you use less water and energy in your washrooms and improve your environmental credentials.

Choosing between polycarbonate and ceramic urinals: which is best for your space?

When it comes to fitting out a washroom and installing URIMAT waterless urinals, one key decision is choosing between polycarbonate and ceramic waterless urinals. Both materials have unique characteristics, and understanding their differences can help you select the right one for your project. Whether you’re looking at ease of installation, sustainability or aesthetics, here’s a breakdown of what each material offers and when one might be more appropriate than the other.

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Upgrade your washrooms – improvements you can make whether you’re retrofitting or going for a full refit

Traditional washrooms can be extremely wasteful of both water and energy and can generate significant amounts of waste and have a substantial carbon footprint. However, this is one area of the organisation where it is possible to make very significant improvements relatively easily. Here are a range of suggestions to consider, some will be most relevant to those who are considering a washroom refit but others can easily be deployed in existing washrooms.

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How can Ecoprod help facilities managers be more sustainable?

At Ecoprod we specialise in helping organisations to use less water. Our core focus traditionally has been on washrooms – generally one of the most water-intensive areas of a building – but increasingly we are working on projects that take a holistic approach to water management across a whole building looking at every option from rainwater harvesting to smart leak detection, from water saving technology to behaviour change.

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The importance of enabling effective disposal of sanitary items in your washrooms

Organisations should do everything they can to encourage washroom users to dispose of their sanitary products via sanitary bins rather than flushing. The benefits of doing this are numerous. You will reduce your maintenance costs as you’ll have fewer blockages and other problems with your plumbing. You’ll be providing a better washroom environment for users. You’ll be doing your bit to prevent such waste ending up in our rivers and oceans.

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Demonstrating the ROI of investing in water saving technology through a metered trial

The most accurate way to estimate return on investment (ROI) is to run a metered trial on the technology you are considering installing. This involves installing water meters in a single bathroom and measuring water use before and after the installation of water-saving equipment. The data can be used to calculate the likely ROI if the equipment were rolled out across your whole estate.

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Why bottled water is such a serious environmental problem, and how to reduce its use in your organisation

Plastic water bottles offer the benefits of convenience and portability but that comes at a serious environmental price, one which definitely isn’t worth paying. A UN report published in 2016 stated that more than 300 million tonnes of plastic were produced in 2014 and predicted that this would rise to more than 2,000 million tonnes by 2050.

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