13 December 2006: Waterwise welcomes the Government's plans for new more water efficient homes
Waterwise today welcomed the Government’s moves to make new homes water efficient.
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28 November 2006: Radical action needed for water
An unprecedented coalition of environmental and angling groups has produced a ten-point plan of action to secure a healthy water environment for people and wildlife.
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8 November 2006: Waterwise launch new consumer friendly website to reduce water wastage in the UK
‘One third of the water used in the home is wasted by flushing it down the toilet’ – most people don’t know that! The new consumer focused, revamped Waterwise website (www.waterwise.org.uk), launched this week, will educate and raise the awareness of the need to reduce water wastage in the UK.
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23 October 2006: Who says water and energy don't mix
The UK water industry consumes 3% of the total energy used in the UK. Saving water in your home also saves energy. As part of Energy Saving Week, organized by the Energy Saving Trust, everyone should think about doing their bit to save energy and water.
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16 October 2006: Waterwise comment on ICE report
Waterwise believes behaviour change not large-scale engineering is the answer to sustainable water supplies.
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27 September 2006: Waterwise launches UK's first water Marque
To mark the start of the new water year1, Waterwise will, today, launch the UK’s first annual water efficiency Marque to help consumers choose more water efficient products.
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27 August 2006: Waterwise Gardening
Waterwise encourages everybody to practice waterwise gardening even in areas without a drought or water restrictions. There are many ways to have a beautiful garden which uses very little water. Watering your garden with a watering can or using a drip irrigation system in areas without a hosepipe ban is the most efficient way of watering your garden. A hosepipe can use up to 18L/min so using it for just 30 minutes is the same as a household uses in one day.
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24 August 2006: Waterwise welcomes the recent rain but warns the drought is not over
As part of World Water Week, Waterwise welcomes the recent rainfall but warns that everyone should continue their efforts to save water to ensure a sustainable future for our water supply.
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13 July 2006: Drought leads to drop in demand
New data gathered by Waterwise from across the UK shows an overall decrease in water consumption this year.
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14 June 2006: Government leads by example to reduce water consumption on all estates
Waterwise welcomes the introduction of new Government sustainability targets set by Environment Secretary David Miliband and Prime Minister Tony Blair yesterday. In order to lead by example to all business and domestic consumers, the Government has set new targets to reduce water consumption by 25% on the office and non-office estates by 2020. It also aims to reduce water consumption to an average of 3000 litres per person per year for all new office buildings or major office refurbishments.
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13 June 2006: Experts meet to ensure a sustainable future for Scotland's water supply
Could the drought problems currently being encountered in the south of England ever happen in Scotland? That’s one of the questions debated at a round table discussion in Edinburgh. Today supplies in Scotland’s reservoirs are plentiful. However, extreme dry spells like those experienced down south could hit Scotland in the future.
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6 June 2006: Waterwise welcomes House of Lords report promoting water efficiency
Waterwise welcomes the House of Lords report released today which calls on the government to accept the need for sustainable development of new water resources and to raise awareness of water efficient behaviour among domestic and business consumers.
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1 June 2006: Behaviour change is the answer to ensuring a sustainable water supply in the UK
An industry summit, hosted by David Miliband, the new secretary of State for the Environment, was held today to ensure adequate long term water supplies.
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1 March 2006: Water Scarcity Status Makes Sense
Waterwise strongly welcomes the Government’s decision to grant Water Scarcity Status to Folkstone and Dover Water Services Ltd (FDWS). This is a pragmatic and timely decision which means that FDWS can progressively introduce water meters for all of its customers.
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23 Jaunary 2006: Bathroom Manufacturer's Website Launch
The water efficiency body Waterwise welcomes the Bathroom Manufacturers Association’s new water saving website, called WaterHog. The site provides excellent background information and details on product selection for anyone looking for a new bathroom. |
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