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What's Happening from Environmental Building News
July 1, 2006
EPA Introduces WaterSense Label
On June 12, 2006, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Stephen Johnson announced the launch of WaterSense, EPA’s new water efficiency program, noting that the program’s aim is “spreading the ethic of water efficiency and promoting the tools to make wise water choices.” Like EPA’s successful Energy Star™ program for energy-efficient devices, WaterSense seeks to educate consumers through an easily identifiable label. The program also features a website that contains information about water conservation as well as about specific products that meet WaterSense standards. According to a recent EPA press release, the average American household could save 30,000 gallons (110,000 l) of water annually by adopting water-efficient practices and products....
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