Water neutrality means ensuring that any new development does not add to the overall level of water demand in a particular area. A water neutral development will have a net zero impact on mains water supply. The ultimate objective of water neutrality is to minimise a development’s impact on the existing water resources, environment and infrastructure in which it sits.
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The environmental benefits of waterless urinals and sensor taps are pretty clear cut but the case for electric hand dryers is more complex as there are so many different factors that need to be taken into account. That said, we firmly believe that electric hand dryers are the more environmentally sound choice, as this blog explains.
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Showers, particularly electric showers, have a very substantial environmental impact in terms both of water use and energy use. And of course, there’s a financial cost associated with this – both the water bill and energy bill ultimately impact on an organisation’s bottom line.
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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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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?
Often, odour in washrooms, kitchens or communal shower facilities comes from poorly functioning floor drains. There are a number of reasons why this is the case.
We talk to people every day who are convinced that waterless urinals smell or require more maintenance or are otherwise more work than traditional flushing urinals. However, we absolutely guarantee that URIMAT waterless urinals, maintained correctly, do not smell. Here’s why.
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.
Hand hygiene saves lives – miscea sensor taps can provide the first line of defence Read More »
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.
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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 at this guide to help you understand the different considerations you should take into account in order to select the best option for your facilities.
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