by Cathy Rust | 13,Nov, 2019 | Guide, Water Efficiency
The MaP rating system for toilets measures a toilet’s flush performance – how effective it is at doing its job. The minimum performance should be 350.
by Cathy Rust | 11,Sep, 2017 | Water Efficiency
An efficient, low flow toilet (3 litres) that is virtually clog-free. Great for hotels and institutions due to its low maintenance.
by Cathy Rust | 25,Mar, 2014 | Green Living, Guide, Water Efficiency
March 22nd marked World Water Day, a day used to highlight how important fresh water is to the planet and how much of the world’s population struggles to get reliable clean freshwater every day. Canadians are the second largest users of water in the world with...
by Cathy Rust | 4,Dec, 2012 | Water Efficiency
I am a big fan of Caroma toilets, and, to be honest, it’s not the water saving feature I admire most — that’s a prerequisite for any toilet I look at. What really stands out about Caroma toilets is the lack of a need for a plunger. Because of the way...
by Cathy Rust | 7,Jun, 2012 | Water Efficiency
Australians have been harvesting rainwater, using low flow water fixtures and dual flush toilets for years. In fact, dual flush toilets were developed by Caroma, an Australian company in the 1990s. You may or may not have seen a dual flush toilet before, but...
by Cathy Rust | 31,May, 2012 | Water Efficiency |
If there is one place you can justify not having a low-flow faucet, it’s the kitchen. That might seem counter-intuitive, but we have a low-flow kitchen faucet and trust me — I can practically bake a cake in the amount of time it takes to fill a stockpot...
by Cathy Rust | 12,Apr, 2012 | Water Efficiency
A nifty product that helps keep your faucets clean while saving water at the same time, the Tapmaster line of products lets you turn water on and off using your knees or foot, leaving your hands free to do other things. Tapmaster is in Calgary, and developed its...
by Cathy Rust | 12,Mar, 2012 | News and Events, Water Efficiency |
“Fix-A-Leak” Week is the third week in March, promoted by the US Environmental Protection Agency. It’s a time used to highlight the effects of leaky fixtures in homes to demonstrate just how much water literally goes down the drain unused. In fact,...
by Cathy Rust | 1,Nov, 2011 | Water Efficiency |
I spoke with Karen Marshall of Delta Faucets when I was at Greenbuild and we talked about where consumers can make the biggest difference in water consumption. Not surprisingly (particularly if you have teenagers), it’s in the shower. The average shower time is...
by Cathy Rust | 10,May, 2011 | Guide, Renewable Energy, Water Efficiency |
There are pros and cons to tankless water heaters. We list them in this short article.
by Cathy Rust | 18,Apr, 2011 | Water Efficiency
A friend of mine has a watersaving showerhead she doesn’t like. It’s so weak in terms of water flow that she can never get all of the shampoo out of her hair. Now she and her husband sneak down to their basement bathroom because the shower has a...
by Cathy Rust | 8,Feb, 2011 | Water Efficiency |
There is a small town between Midland and Orillia called Coldwater, Ontario. It is the home to the sink manufacturer, Novanni. Novanni produces sinks under the brand names of Novanni Elite, Novanni Pro, Signature by Elkay. Wessan and Signature by Elkay sinks are...
by Cathy Rust | 25,Jan, 2011 | Energy Efficiency, Water Efficiency |
EcoFitt is a Mississauga, Ontario-based company that has been in the background of water and energy conservation for several years. The company works primarily with utility companies such as Enbridge, Union Gas, BC Hydro and Manitoba Hydro and provides them with...
by Cathy Rust | 16,Nov, 2010 | Guide, Water Efficiency |
A review of a few of the water-saving toilets that were demonstrated at the Green Building Fest in September 2010. These toilets go beyond the now popular 6L toilets.
by Cathy Rust | 21,Oct, 2010 | Landscaping, Water Efficiency |
The Rainwater HOG is available in Ontario. Modular by design, it holds the most water in the least amount of space. Best of all it can be added onto over time to increase rainwater capture.
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