BATHROOMS & WETROOMS
THE RISE OF THE CONSCIOUS CONSUMER: WHY SUSTAINABILITY MATTERS Estimates suggest that the demand for water may exceed its supply in the next 20 years. This highlights the importance of water sustainability, particularly in residential buildings. Martyn Brown, Contracts and Technical Manager at Triton Showers, explores how this issue can be addressed by incorporating more environmentally friendly measures into housing design. Within the housebuilding sector, legislation such as the Future Homes Act has already positioned environmental issues front and centre. This is compounded by a survey of homeowners carried out by Triton, which revealed 80 per cent of respondents expect housebuilders to create environmentally friendly builds. A further 86 per cent declared that water wastage is an important issue to them, demonstrating the growing market for properties that prioritise green factors.
GOING ELECTRIC This has placed emphasis on ensuring bathroom appliances are as efficient and eco-friendly as possible. As electric showers only heat what is needed, opting for this type of product over a mixer shower could save an average family of four more than 48,000 litres of water per year, according to Triton’s findings in its Sustainability Report: Greener UK Showers.
With electric showers set to play a key role in reducing domestic water and energy consumption, housebuilders can take advantage of the latest technology. The recent and widely documented increase in UK gas prices also highlights the importance in going electric for financial reasons. Triton’s range is designed to provide an energy efficient option for all tastes and budgets, ranging from the sleek Amore to the household favourite T80 Pro-Fit. Crucially, these options not only offer increased efficiency, but a great user experience too – without compromising on style. It is everyone’s responsibility to do their part in protecting natural resources, from manufacturers and developers through to customers themselves, which is why it’s essential that each aspect of the supply chain works together to achieve this. For more information, please visit: www.tritonshowers.co.uk/sustainability 22
