PRODUCT SHOWCASE Natural bacteria help defeat the drought A


s the water authorities across the country attempt to seek


out contingency plans to combat the


impending drought, one company based in Bath is helping businesses


nationwide save water – and money – using innovative naturally occurring bacteria. eco-cube® is a simple


looking product – in a cube shape – which contains millions of naturally occurring probiotic bacteria that allows any washroom urinal to become free of flushing water. The unique bacteria found in each eco-cube® assist in efficiently breaking down the waste matter found in urine and the urinal pipe work, resulting in the requirement for automatic flushing water to be reduced or eliminated completely.


Scott Johnston, Director of Eco-Works


Ltd, the originators of the product said, ” Our proven microbiological system which uses natural friendly probiotic bacteria does not require any running water or harmful chemicals to operate. As a result businesses and authorities are able to save thousands of pounds a year on their water and sewage charges and be more environmentally caring at the same time”.


One such authority that that has been


using the eco-cube® system for a number of years and is already making enormous monetary savings by reducing their water consumption is Purbeck District Council in Dorset. With some of the busiest public conveniences in the county during the holiday season, the washrooms are heavily used.


“In order to deal with the high volume of users in our washrooms, we used to be flushing water every few minutes. Since we installed the eco-cube® probiotic urinal system, just over four years ago we have verifiably saved £11,800 in our water


charges – year on year – and our washrooms are now working far more effectively with no reported blockages and they are smelling cleaner than ever before” said the Environmental Services Department of Purbeck District Council. The eco-cube® urinal system from


Eco-Works will fit all urinals and troughs with zero modifications required to make it work. The system is a proven technology. “We constantly have refined and improved the product over the years to give our customers the most effecient waterless urinal system for there is only one true genuine eco-cube® – the one which contains the Eco-Works formulated blend of active probiotic bacteria” said Johnston. Eco-Works products including the eco- cube® are widely recommended and used in many government establishments both in the UK and abroad, including countries such as India, Australia, the Middle East and the United States. Tel: 08700 777 575 www.eco-works.co.uk Email: info@eco-works.co.uk


Kemper launches total green roof solution


Wet-on-wet waterproofing specialist, Kemper System, has launched KEMPERGRO, the company’s first ever complete green roof system.


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esigned to enable specifiers to source a complete green roof from a single supplier, KEMPERGRO


builds on Kemper System’s existing track record in the green roof sector. The KEMPEROL range of wet-on-wet waterproofing membranes offers root resistance and a service life in excess of 25 years, making them an ideal base for green roofs and a common specification beneath externally sourced green roof systems.


KEMPERGRO is a three section green roof system comprising a reservoir attenuation composite, growing medium and vegetation. The reservoir attenuation layer includes an upper filter fleece, central reservoir core and lower protection fleece, all three being factory bonded to maximise performance and simplify installation, with a further advantage of being manufactured from 90% recycled materials. The growing medium is 100% composed of recycled brick, tiles and green compost and is processed and graded to support an extensive range of


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sedum, meadow and lawn roof media. Whether the requirements are for sedum matting, plug plants or seeds, Kemper System can provide a solution to meet local climatic conditions, aspect, biodiversity and specifier preference.


Harry Cowell, managing


director of Kemper System comments: “Green roofs are amongst the most popular ‘eco’ features in contemporary building projects but ensuring that this type of living roof thrives, enhances the building and has no detrimental effects on structural integrity is a complex undertaking. Kemper System’s track record in sustainable and environmentally-friendly products, along with our roofing expertise and substrate conservation means that specifiers can be


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completely confident of a high quality end result with KEMPERGRO while rationalising their supply chain.”


Email: enquiries@kempersystem.co.uk www.kempersystem.co.uk


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