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Helping consumers buy the right appliances supports sustainable living

Appliances with smart apps that help reduce energy and water usage, extended warranties and less packaging are what customers really need to help them...
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Thu 6th Mar 2025

Yvonne Orgill – The new Government has a chance to support our sector

The new Government has an opportunity to overturn the previous one's proposal for a mandatory water label and support industry with a commitment to th...
insight features

Thu 18th Jul 2024

UWLA launches manifesto to mark Water Saving Week

To mark Water Saving Week, which takes place from 13th – 17th May, the Unified Water Label Association has launched a manifesto outlining its aims and...
industry news

Mon 13th May 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

Lisa Kyme – How we're supporting clients to make sustainable choices

In the second of a series of blogs for KBBFocus around Ripples' sustainability journey, Lisa Kyme of Ripples London reveals how franchisees are reshap...
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Fri 15th Mar 2024

Yvonne Orgill – Help us reverse Government mandatory label decision

UWLA MD Yvonne Orgill says the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs' plan for the mandatory water label announced on 29th September will...
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Thu 12th Oct 2023

Defra's approach to Water Labelling 'shocking waste', says BMA

The Bathroom Manufacturers Association (BMA) has today voiced its significant concerns regarding the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affair...
industry news

Mon 2nd Oct 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

PHG is latest company to register with Unified Water Label Association

The Unified Water Label Association (UWLA) has announced that plumbing and heating buying group PHG has become the latest company to register with it....
bathrooms news

Fri 16th Dec 2022

Tom Reynolds – One word to describe 2022? Still 'unprecedented'...

Chief executive of the Bathroom Manufacturers Association Tom Reynolds looks back at the key events of the last year, and ahead to the challenges the...
insight features

Fri 16th Dec 2022

Insight: Liebherr's Hugo Prado – How can we reduce food waste?

Christmas is traditionally an indulgent time of the year, so the subject of food waste is now even more pertinent. We talk to Liebherr's UK senior mar...
insight features

Wed 30th Nov 2022

Tom Reynolds – We all have a role to play in reducing water usage

Following the release of Defra's mandatory water efficiency label consultation, a collaborative effort is needed to reduce water consumption, says BMA...
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Fri 7th Oct 2022

BMA 'cautiously welcomes' water efficiency labelling consultation

The Bathroom Manufacturers Association (BMA) has cautiously welcomed a Government consultation on introducing compulsory water labelling for fittings...
bathrooms news

Wed 7th Sep 2022

Whirlpool UK announces appointment of new managing director

Whirlpool UK Appliances Limited has announced the appointment of Lena Henry as its new managing director for the UK & Ireland. She is replacing former...
kitchens news

Wed 6th Jul 2022

UWL recognised by international water efficiency standard

The Unified Water Label has been recognised as a water efficiency labelling programme within the newly published ISO 31600.  The International Organi...
bathrooms news

Wed 6th Jul 2022

Tom Reynolds – We're navigating uncertainty with a positive attitude

Following an enforced two-year absence, the BMA Conference’s eagerly awaited return did not disappoint. Chief executive of the Bathroom Manufacturers...
insight features

Thu 23rd Jun 2022

Tom Reynolds – What is the secret to making us all use 20% less water?

So what will using 20% less water look like? Bathroom Manufacturers Association chief executive Tom Reynolds looks at the latest details to come from...
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Tue 19th Apr 2022

Sustainability update – the latest water-efficient bathroom products

As consumers become more aware of their environmental footprint, they are increasingly opting for water-saving bathroom products – Nicola Hanley round...
bathrooms features

Tue 22nd Feb 2022

'Back the UWLA – or risk restrictive legislation,' says Yvonne Orgill

Yvonne Orgill, MD at The Unified Water Label Association (UWLA) calls on the industry to put water efficiency at the top of their agenda in 2022, and...
insight features

Wed 22nd Dec 2021

Tom Reynolds – What we know about the new mandatory water label

Following on from the announcement that Government plans to introduce a mandatory water efficiency label to inform consumers and encourage the purchas...
insight features

Tue 5th Oct 2021

Government to introduce mandatory water efficiency label on products

The Government has published a Ministerial Statement by secretary of state George Eustice outlining measures to take forward supporting water-efficien...
industry news

Thu 1st Jul 2021

UWLA unveils new website for bathroom professionals and consumers

The Unified Water Label Association (UWLA) has announced the launch of a new website, which is designed to highlight the advantages of the Unified Wat...
bathrooms news

Thu 27th May 2021

Hoover and Candy launch wine coolers in response to lockdown demand

Hoover and Candy, both part of Haier Europe, have launched new wine cooler collections in response to customer demand during lockdown. Totalling eight...
kitchens products

Tue 2nd Feb 2021

New association formed to drive forward implementation of UWL

A new association, The Unified Water Label Association, (UWLA) has been formed to drive forward the implementation of the Unified Water Label across E...
industry news

Wed 16th Dec 2020

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