Closing the Water Loop with Greywater Recycling in the Bathroom

"It shapes landscapes, regulates climates, and sustains every living organism. Yet on the only known inhabited planet, this essential resource faces a growing crisis: although 70% of Earth's surface is covered by water, less than 1% is actually available for human use. Most of it is consumed by agriculture and industry, while in households, activities like bathing and flushing use vast amounts of drinking water for non-essential purposes."

"In 2023, the company unveiled its Green Vision Beyond Water concept, reimagining the bathroom with 90% less water and energy consumption. The concept separates water uses and maximizes recycling, redirecting shower water for toilet flushing. Though still a prototype, Green Vision embodies Hansgrohe's commitment to drastically reducing resource consumption without sacrificing quality or comfort, and anticipates the regulatory and cultural shifts that make such innovations increasingly urgent and achievable."

"Alongside this, Hansgrohe launched the ECO 2030 initiative, pledging that by 2030 all water-using products across both the Hansgrohe and AXOR lines will feature integrated water-saving technologies. This includes flow-limiting aerators, spray innovations that maintain comfort with less water, and faucet cartridges like CoolStart that conserve energy. Combined, these efforts show Hansgrohe's holistic approach: tackling water waste, energy use, and even material sustainability, such as recyclable packaging and recycled plastics in products, to push the industry forward."

Water covers 70% of Earth's surface but less than 1% is available for human use. Agriculture and industry consume most accessible water, while households use drinking water for bathing and flushing. The bathroom is a key area for reducing water waste through technology and design. Hansgrohe developed Green Vision Beyond Water to reimagine bathrooms with 90% less water and energy use, separating water flows and recycling shower water for toilet flushing. Hansgrohe launched ECO 2030 to ensure all Hansgrohe and AXOR water-using products feature integrated water-saving technologies by 2030 and pursue material and packaging sustainability.

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