INDUSTRY UPDATE
UWLA says industry can bring about change to help government meet targets for saving water
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WLA MD Yvonne Orgill has responded to the latest report from the Environment Agency that assesses water companies’ annual performance by reminding government that industry is driving forward change with a growing portfolio of water efficient products. Yvonne said, “In publishing this data the government hopes to shine a light on the water saving issue and calls on water companies to take action on leaks. “Water companies can increase water efficiency and reduce leaks but we must tackle both sides of the equation by reducing demand as well as increasing supply. The Unified Water Label is well accepted by industry and associated with innovative products that encourage changes in human behaviour, which will
have a significant impact on reducing water use.
“The Environment Act has set an ambitious target to reduce water use in England by 20% per head of population by 2037-38 from 2019-2020 levels. These targets are a long way from being met, and this is where industry can lead the way with innovative water saving products, and the Unified Water Label.
“With a focused communication programme, alongside the Unified Water Label, consumer behaviour can be influenced to educate and inform to help them make smarter choices. The government should consider an incentive program to support industry and encourage consumers to replace the old with new, more efficient products. The greatest saving will be achieved by changing behaviour.
“Government has repeatedly omitted any mention of a campaign to influence consumer behaviour when addressing water efficiency, and this is something that the UWLA has been addressing since the scheme’s inception.
“Industry is leading the way and the UWLA is fully committed to helping government address the issue of water efficiency, but government needs to understand how much industry has achieved and work together towards our goals.
“The Unified Water Label Association is stepping up its campaign to lobby government to adopt the existing Unified Water Label as the proposed mandatory label and take on board its ideas to influence consumer behaviour.”
UWLA AGM and general forum meeting 29 November 2024
Roca Gallery Barcelona Spain – 11.00 am
Please advise if you would like to attend in person or via teams Email
Yvonne.Orgill@
uwla.eu
www.uwla.eu BKU NOVEMBER 2024 45 THE KBSA COLUMN
Kbsa announces 2024 designer awards winners
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he winners of the 2024 Kbsa Designer Awards were announced on 09 October at the Awards Dinner, which followed the Kbsa KBB Industry Conference, held at the Belfry Hotel.
The winners of the Designer awards are as follows:
Kitchen Designer of the Year 2024 (up to £25k) sponsored by Siemens
Francis Russell - Callerton Kitchens & Interiors
Kitchen Designer of the Year 2024 (£25k-£50k) sponsored by Blanco Hollie Clark - Bauen Design
Kitchen Designer of the Year 2024 (over £50k) sponsored by Neff Carissa Snelling-Doe - Nicholas Anthony
Bathroom Designer of the Year 2024 sponsored by Waterline Hazel Di Pasquale - Bauen Design
Bedroom Designer of the Year 2024 sponsored by Hafele Alistair Glover- Alexander
Young Designer of the Year 2024 sponsored by Quooker Andreya Ciampa - Lima Kitchens
Kitchen Concept Designer of the Year 2024 sponsored by Blum Lauren Goodbrand - Kitchens International
The annual Kbsa Supplier Award and the Customer Service award were also presented. The Supplier award is judged by Kbsa retail members. Each year they have the opportunity to vote for the supplier that has best supported them. This award is sponsored by Clear Insurance Management and was won by Hafele UK Ltd. The prestigious Customer Service Award is a much-coveted award amongst members as it is based purely on customer feedback. This award is sponsored by Fisher & Paykel Appliances Ltd and was won by Regal Kitchens.
More details are available from The KBSA
www.kbsa.org.uk or call 01623 818808
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