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eco-cistem™ partners with Smiths Briten for UK distribution

eco-cistem™, the first toilet cistern to use condensate water for flushing, has partnered with Smiths Briten to stock and distribute the product for t...
bathrooms news

Thu 1st May 2025

Trump signs order to 'make America's showers great again'

The White House has announced that Donald Trump is going to "make America's showers great again" by easing rules restricting water flow. The US presi...
industry news

Thu 10th Apr 2025

New MD to take over at UWLA following Yvonne Orgill's retirement

The Unified Water Label Association, (UWLA) has welcomed a new MD, following the announcement that Yvonne Orgill is to retire from 31st March 2025. Le...
bathrooms news

Tue 11th Mar 2025

UWLA welcomes appointment of EU Commissioner for water resilience

The UWLA has welcomed the appointment of Jessika Roswall as the first EU Commissioner for water resilience. As Commissioner for Environment, Water Res...
bathrooms news

Fri 31st Jan 2025

Tom Reynolds – Water efficient bathroom products are still a hard sell

Chief executive of the Bathroom Manufacturers Association Tom Reynolds explains why the water efficiency message is still difficult to get across, whi...
insight features

Tue 28th Jan 2025

Small changes make a big splash in savings on home bills, says AMDEA

Many households could cut their water use by nearly a quarter (24%), plus slash the corresponding cost from their heating bills, simply by using the t...
kitchens news

Wed 31st Jul 2024

Yvonne Orgill – Government and water companies should support UWLA

The Unified Water Label has been developed for the industry by the industry – Government needs to get behind it rather than undoing years of valuable...
insight features

Fri 5th Apr 2024

UWLA calls on industry to work together on World Water Day

The Unified Water Label Association is calling on the KBB industry to work together and drive forward a change in attitudes towards using water wisely...
industry news

Fri 22nd Mar 2024

Ripples announces support for UWLA at annual Franchise Conference

Bathroom retailer Ripples has announced its support for the Unified Water Label Association (UWLA) at its annual two-day conference for franchisees, h...
bathrooms news

Mon 27th Nov 2023

UWLA – Support UK's first Water Night taking place tonight

The Unified Water Label Association (UWLA) is supporting the UK’s first Water Night, an initiative launched by Waterwise to drive forward greater wate...
industry news

Thu 19th Oct 2023

Tom Reynolds – Water: From liquid asset to political flashpoint

Tom Reynolds, chief executive of the Bathroom Manufacturers Association, argues that with an upcoming general election, we're going to see water high...
insight features

Tue 10th Oct 2023

Yvonne Orgill – Hosepipe bans mean water efficiency can't be ignored

Yvonne Orgill, MD at the Unified Water Label Association, reveals why she believes that the arrival of summer means that the pressing issue of water e...
insight features

Tue 4th Jul 2023

Tom Reynolds – Defra needs manufacturers’ input on water policy

Tom Reynolds, chief executive of the Bathroom Manufacturers Association, says that Defra should work with manufacturers to develop water policy after...
insight features

Wed 10th May 2023

Hansgrohe unveils water-efficient Pulsify Planet Edition hand shower

Hansgrohe says it has achieved another milestone in sustainable product development with the launch of its Pulsify Planet Edition hand shower. The pro...
bathrooms products

Thu 4th May 2023

Industry groups warn that Defra's water plan will backfire

Leaders from four trade associations have warned that Defra's Plan for Water could hamper efforts to reduce water consumption in UK homes. Potential b...
industry news

Mon 24th Apr 2023

Lixil updates environmental strategy to enhance positive impact

Lixil Corporation, the parent company of Grohe, has announced its updated Environmental Strategy, which outlines how Lixil will tackle key environment...
bathrooms news

Mon 17th Apr 2023

Tom Reynolds – We can all play a part in securing our water supply

Tom Reynolds, chief executive of the Bathroom Manufacturers Association, outlines the Government’s recent policy targets for water, welcoming what it...
insight features

Wed 12th Apr 2023

Bathroom industry responds with anger at surprise product bans

Press coverage of Government plans to ban 'power showers' and restrict dual-flush toilets have stirred anger among bathroom manufacturers. Industry le...
bathrooms news

Thu 6th Apr 2023

Lixil brands contributing to solve the water and sanitation crisis

Lixil Corporation, the parent company of Grohe, has revealed it is committed to progressing Sustainable Development Goal 6: to ensure access to water...
industry news

Wed 29th Mar 2023

UWLA: We have the solution to water and energy efficiency in the home

A presentation from the Unified Water Label Association (UWLA) at ISH, the leading trade fair for HVAC + Water, held in Frankfurt this month, conclude...
bathrooms news

Mon 27th Mar 2023

Water-recycling shower Grohe Everstream to launch in spring 2024

Grohe has revealed the market launch of its water-recycling shower Grohe Everstream, expanding the brand's range of bathroom and kitchen products that...
bathrooms news

Wed 22nd Mar 2023

UWLA welcomes Government's roadmap for 'a cleaner, greener country'

The Unified Water Label Association (UWLA) has responded positively following the Government's launch of its five-year delivery plan (on 31st January)...
industry news

Mon 6th Feb 2023

Hansgrohe to present 'Green Vision Beyond Water' at ISH 2023

Hansgrohe is set to present its 'Green Vision Beyond Water: Rethinking Bathroom Culture' to an international audience at ISH 2023. The world's leading...
bathrooms news

Tue 31st Jan 2023

Successful AGM for Unified Water Label Association

The Unified Water Label Association held its AGM in Barcelona on Thursday 15th December, with members and supporters from all over Europe attending in...
bathrooms news

Thu 22nd Dec 2022

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