Tag: Yvonne Orgill

The government must harness the existing water efficiency expertise

Yvonne Orgill says that the UWLA supports the Water Efficiency Fund set out in the Ofwat consultation and urges the government to use the existing expertise in the unified water label. The Ofwat consultation is out for comment until the 22nd September and the UWLA’s response will support the focus on changing consumer behaviour, as […]

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Government plan for water is misguided

UWLA MD Yvonne Orgill says that the Plan for Water set out by the government is misguided and could waste a huge amount of money. These proposals will adversely restrict the market and without education and a robust audit system they will fail.  Government is misguided in spending time and money developing a label when […]

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UWLA says industry has solution to efficiency

A presentation from the Unified Water Label Association (UWLA) at ISH, the event held in Frankfurt this month, concluded that the industry has the solution to better water and energy efficiency in the home with the Unified Water Label. Speakers from brands that support the Unified Water Label shared their commitment to using and promoting […]

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We need an integrated approach to water-efficiency education

The Unified Water Label Association is calling for an integrated approach to education and promoting the ‘use water wisely’ message on World Plumbing Day, which takes place Saturday 11th March, says MD Yvonne Orgill. The international plumbing industry comes together on this day to promote the link between good quality plumbing, health, environmental sustainability and, […]

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Drought in Italy highlights need for water efficiency to be a top priority says UWLA

The shocking news that Italy has declared a state of emergency in five northern regions due to drought, reinforces the need for water efficiency to be a top priority, says UWLA MD Yvonne Orgill. Yvonne’s comments follow the government announcement of a €36.5 million emergency funds for the affected regions, as the drought threatens more than 30% […]

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UWLA urges industry to motivate consumers on water saving

Yvonne Orgill, MD at The Unified Water Label Association, (UWLA) has called on the industry to invest in motivating consumers to use water wisely, by promoting the Unified Water Label. Yvonne made her comments as the UWLA submits a detailed background paper for DEFRA and BEIS about water efficiency in the bathroom industry, as part […]

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