Caroma is pleased to be working with Sydney Theatre Company to help reduce bathroom water consumption as part of the groundbreaking ‘Greening the Wharf’ project.

The aim of the initiative is to deliver the majority of Sydney Theatre Company’s energy and water requirements from sustainable sources. Greening the Wharf is believed to be a first for any theatre company in the world in its scale and comprehensive approach to sustainability.

One of the first components to be completed as part of this large-scale initiative was a complete upgrade of the public bathroom facilities to feature some of the latest water-saving technologies from Caroma.

The replacement of inefficient toilets and urinals in the patron amenities is expected to reduce water consumption in the public bathrooms at Sydney Theatre Company by up to 40%.

The amenities now feature Caroma Cube 0.8L Urinal Suites which operate at an ultra low 0.8 litres per flush. This innovative product was Australia’s first 6 star WELS (Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards) rated urinal and features an advanced flushing system designed to eliminate false activation and water wastage.

Sydney Theatre Company has also introduced Caroma Smartflush® 4.5/3L toilet suites which will cut in half the amount of water used per flush compared to the 9 litre single flush units which were in place. Caroma Cube Smartflush® toilets were selected for the theatre and deliver the latest in styling and optimum water savings.

Commenting on the bathroom upgrade, Deborah Evans, Marketing Manager from Caroma said, “We are delighted to be part of this important initiative which will see a significant reduction in water use by Sydney Theatre Company and the public in the coming years through the use of water efficient toilets and urinals.”

“As an organisation we are committed to the development of water efficient products which can be installed to help reduce water consumption” Ms Evans added.

Sally Noonan, Head of Development from Sydney Theatre Company said: “This long overdue refurbishment of our public bathrooms at The Wharf allows us not only to pave the way for implementation of rainwater harvesting in the new year but will also ensure optimum water efficiency through the provision of state-of-the-art fixtures by Caroma.”

Caroma has worked with many businesses across Australia and around the world including the BHP Billiton Centre in Melbourne, the Natural Resources Defence Council of Santa Monica, and the famous Genzyme Centre in Boston, to assist in their efforts to reduce bathroom water consumption.

For further information on Caroma’s environmental retrofit solutions, please visit www.ecologicalsolutions.com or call 1300 227 662 (1300 CAROMA).

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