Turning washrooms green reduces impact and consumption
March 04th 2008

Environmental washroom consultancy Green Planet Solutions (www.greenplanetsolutions.co.uk), specialise in helping businesses improve the environmental performance of their washrooms.The company has recently announced their exclusive partnership deal with eco-works the manufacturer of the eco-cube, an effective solution to cutting wasteful water consumption within the urinal

Not only are we experiencing water shortages all over the world, but for each time water is wasted we must consider the energy that will be used in order to re-purify the water ready for human consumption.One area of business that is often overlooked is the washroom, although regularly flushing urinals are fitted in most commercial premises as standard and the amount of water wasted can be extremely high.

The solution to this problem is not only very effective; it is also environmentally friendly and can potentially save a business Łthousands on water bills. What makes the ecocube special is that it requires no regular flushing and has no capital set up costs, enabling businesses to save water and see a payback almost immediately. The eco-cube consists of a small blue cube that is placed into the bowl of the urinal and left to dissolve over three to four weeks, using powerful naturally occurring microbes to convert washrooms into healthier and more hygienic areas.

Each eco-cube contains six billion friendly microbes that are slowly released down into the waste pipes, where they initially get to work by digesting lime scale and uric acid and therefore eliminating the malodours. Because the eco-cube works 24/7, the concentration of activity of the friendly microbes is very high ensuring the pipe work is always kept clear and clean and reducing the likelihood of urinal pipe work blockages. Other urinal maintenance issues are also improved and the overall efficiency of the washroom is increased.

Using a microbiological product for cleaning is ultimately the most effective alternative to harmful chemicals because it continues working after application.By supplementing nature’s proven ability to breakdown organic waste we are going back to using the oldest and most effective cleaning solution.These products are also kinder to the operatives that use them as they are non-irritant, non-toxic and because they are chemical free they do not need to be covered by the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) legislation.

Whilst implementing the eco-cube will undoubtedly improve people’s perceptions of washrooms, its biggest benefit is the enabled reduction in water consumption.

To ensure demand for the eco-cube is met,Green Planet Solutions are actively seeking distribution partners on a national basis.