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February 2012

Water efficiency can help beat the drought
Improving water efficiency won't make it rain, but it is a powerful way to manage limited water supplies


Drought summit
Waterwise attended the Government's drought summit on 20 February. Read through


Water butts 'desperately seeking' rain this Valentine's Day
The cold winter months have not brought as much wet weather as hoped, with January seeing around half the long term average rainfall expected.


January 2012

Earlybird conference registration extended
Full registration for our conference is now possible. And the deadline for earlybird discount has been extended until Monday 13 February.


Waterwise 2012 conference on engaging water users
The 7th annual Waterwise water efficiency conference is an important opportunity to look at ways to improve water efficiency – sure to be a big topic this year.


December 2011

Water White Paper points to a water efficient future
Waterwise welcomes the Government’s Water White Paper, in which it provides clear vision on the direction for the industry and the water sector as a whole.


Getting smart with water
In this month's Greenbuild News Waterwise MD Jacob Tompkins explains how smart metering of water enables businesses to reduce water and energy bills


November 2011

Showers vs. Baths: facts, figures and misconceptions
Any opportunity to promote water efficiency in the media is welcomed by Waterwise. However, contrary to conclusions drawn from a recent study, baths are not necessarily more eco friendly than showers.


6th Saving Water in Scotland Network Roundtable
The Saving Water in Scotland Network (SWS) was established by Waterwise in 2006 to bring together Government, regulators, consumer groups, the water industry, Parliamentarians, retailers, manufacturers, NGOs and representatives of the building and energy sectors to promote water efficiency and develop partnerships to deliver it in Scotland. The SWS Roundtable is regularly chaired by Sarah Boyack MSP.


October 2011

London Mayor's Water Strategy
'Securing London's Water Future: the Mayor's Water Strategy' was published in October 2011. Waterwise contributed to this document, which sets out a plan for the long-term security of London's water supply.


Fuel poverty can be alleviated with water efficiency
Simple measures to save water and energy can have a significant affect on household energy bills – a pressing concern for many at risk of fuel poverty


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