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Products installed in bathrooms can help reduce energy and water consumption. Facilities management Middle East profiles just some of the products available in the market.

Each part of a building can help play its own part in creating a sustainable environment and the bathroom is no different.

"Sanitary and plumbing products play a major role in our usage of electricity and water and have an important part to play in the conservation of energy, as well as the effect on our environment," says Tony Dewan, Glotra Trading.

There are three main areas of water and energy consumption in a bathroom - sink, toilet and bath/shower. In some cases, a separate shower cubical might be installed, along with a bidet.

"In a typical household, four people will use approximately 9,000 gallons a month or 108,000 a year. That's enough to fill a bathtub over 2,500 times. More than half of this usage occurs in the bathroom, from toilets, baths and showers.

Leaks in bathroom taps do not help the situations," adds Dewan.

Bathroom product manufacturers have become dedicated, committed and determined to ensure their products reduce energy and water consumption.

And in a region that now demands sustainability as a minimum standard, building owners are being forced to purchase these products that are often deemed as more expensive.

"There is bound to be a difference in the cost of these energy saving products, but unfortunately, many decision makers have a very short term view on this. The fact is, the long term saving through usage of these products far outweighs the initial investment," adds Dewan.

Flavel Monteiro, chief operating office and renewable energy consultant, Renewed Solutions agrees with Dewan and says companies can expect a return on investment (ROI) in a period of around one to three years.

For those facilities managers looking for a reputable bathroom product manufacturer, here are just some that offer environmentally friendly and sustainable solutions.

Roca

Roca's commitment and dedication to the environment started in the 1960s with the introduction of a reduced water capacity toilet system.

Since then, its products have evolved and today, Roca proposes that all of its mixer taps should be fitted with devices to reduce water consumption by up to 50%.

This can be done by fitting Ecodisk, Plus and Star cartridges that regulate water flow and limit the temperature.

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