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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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.
In this green champion interview we find out from Andy Webster – National Trust Facilities Manager, Lacock Abbey and North Wiltshire – how the National Trust is meeting the challenge of using less water in its properties.
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In the UK, the water crisis is pressing, with all organisations urged to conserve water, including the NHS, one of the country’s largest water consumers. The NHS alone uses about 50 billion cubic meters of water annually. Reducing water usage not only preserves vital water supplies but also cuts down on carbon emissions—making it an essential aspect of any eco-friendly strategy.
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Sensor taps have become increasingly popular options for commercial washrooms in recent years, particularly with an enhanced focus on hygiene since the COVID 19 pandemic. Sensor taps offer convenience, efficiency, and hygiene. However, some organisations are still reluctant to install them, generally as a result of some common misconceptions and myths.
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There’s been a lot of emphasis on the need to improve hand hygiene during the course of the pandemic. The science is clear – frequent hand washing reduces the risk of a variety of different illnesses. However, research suggests that people are now washing their hands less frequently than they were at the start of the pandemic. So the question is, should we still be washing our hands regularly?
miscea is the only company in the world offering an all-in-one, completely touch free solution that satisfies hand hygiene guidelines in healthcare settings recommended by world leading healthcare organizations. Here’s how it works.
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How can you start to deliver responsible water management, and consequential cost savings for your organisation? One area which we think is a clear opportunity for savings is to look at the water usage from taps across your buildings.
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Functional safety and ease of maintenance are vital in washrooms across many sectors, none more so than in the healthcare sector. In this blog we discuss some of the many considerations for estates and facilities teams managing healthcare washroom systems.
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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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