Recovery plans to lead businesses out of the coronavirus-induced recession could enhance improvements in climate change, brought on by the slow-down of the economy. These will boost the home improvement sector in the UK, leading to greener homes.
The recently published ‘Plan to Rebuild’ from the UK government supports a recovery plan that focuses on the green economy. It also commits to building on the carbon reductions experienced since the lockdown began.
Whilst homeowners may not have the funds to finance their home improvements, financial incentives from national governments could make it possible.
Families that have been living at home during lockdown will have been using their bathrooms more, and considering how they may want to improve them in the future.
The positive impact that the Covid-19 epidemic has had on climate change may also have led people to consider their own contributions. Also how they can make a difference in their own homes by using water and energy wisely.
The recent hot weather and extremely dry conditions should serve as a reminder that water is a finite resource. Water use has gone up by as much as 20%, some areas are now suffering shortages, and reservoirs are low.
The Unified Water Label (UWL) is a smart tool that can help consumers make an informed choice about the bathroom products they select for their homes.
Companies that promote UWL products will be supporting governments focused on a green economy and consumers that wish to reduce water use and energy wastage.
Clearly, there is still much uncertainty about how we will come out of the recession caused by Covid-19. But whatever happens, the need to protect one of our most valuable resources, water and strive towards greener homes will remain.
The UWL can play a key role in bringing to market innovative and technologically advanced products that will make a difference.
More information about the UWL, along with details on how to find registered products can be found here www.europeanwaterlabel.eu.
This guest blog was written by Yvonne Orgill, MD at Unified Water Label and chairperson of the NHIC Trustees.