The Unified Water Label Association (UWLA) is calling on the kbb industry to work together and drive forward a change in attitudes towards using water wisely on and beyond World Water Day, which took place on 22 March.
Yvonne Orgill, UWLA’s managing director, added: “World Water Day presents a fantastic opportunity to raise awareness about the need for water efficiency, but the world water crisis is so serious we must work every day towards using water efficiently, helping to save energy and protect our planet.”
World Water Day is an annual event hosted by United Nations and this year the theme was ‘Glacier Preservation’. According to a statement, Glaciers are critical to life because their meltwater is essential for drinking water, agriculture, industry, clean energy production and healthy ecosystems. Rapidly melting glaciers are causing uncertainty to water flows, it noted, with profound impacts on people and the planet.
She added: “The UWLA has just returned from the world’s leading trade fair for water and HVAC, ISH in Frankfurt. Water was at the heart of the show this year and the UWLA received a significant number of enquiries about our voluntary Unified Water Label.
“The UWLA is growing its base of supporters with more retailers, manufacturers and distributers than ever pledging their support to use the Unified Water Label, driving home the message that for the sake of the planet we must use water wisely.
“Together we can all play an important role to influence and educate consumers on the options available and help them make the right environmental choices when investing in their home.
“There has never been a better time to become involved and support the UWLA – visit the website today to find how you can play your part.”