Articles Tagged with ''water conservation''

This competition asked architects, engineers, designers, and students to create water-efficient homes that inspire change, and to consider global water sustainability challenges and supporting access to water and sanitation for all.

In the past year, Watts has been recognized by TIME, USA Today, Barron’s, Top Places to Work and Handshake, in addition to multiple Newsweek awards.

Approximately 1.7 billion people do not have basic hygiene services at home. The human cost is devastating: more than 1,000 children under the age of five die every day from diseases spread by unsafe drinking water, poor sanitation, and inadequate hygiene.

Water conservation in commercial and multifamily buildings has traditionally been seen as an engineering or ownership issue, focused on codes and sustainability. However, with rising water costs, aging infrastructure, and complex systems, conservation now also emphasizes system performance, risk reduction, and operational intelligence, engaging plumbing distributors in the discussion.

Check out the ways in which these companies are getting involved, making changes and learn how you can too.

The 2025 PMI Annual Report highlights the association’s leadership in uniting stakeholders across the plumbing industry to shape effective policies on trade, sustainability, workplace equity and water efficiency.

New data shows water-saving toilets and fixtures are gaining popularity as sustainability, efficiency, and rebates influence home remodeling decisions.

Water conservation is no longer just a sustainability initiative or an environmental checkbox; it is a fundamental component of risk management. The plumbing industry is at the heart of this issue: from commercial to residential, water management is one of the most important ways to manage risk in your business.

The rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a current threat, and plumbers will be involved in mitigating the associated risks.

Sloan has introduced new initiatives to build on their history of sustainability efforts.