Home ECO-nomics: Moen Offers Smart Green Tips for Fix A Leak Week, March 12-18th
March 15 2012 - 10:34AM
Marketwired
We're all doing our part to be a bit more environmentally conscious
these days, and if you need a jump start to begin thinking a bit
more green, this week is the perfect time to do just that. The
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is encouraging consumers to
take simple steps toward going green -- while also saving green --
during Fix-A-Leak Week, taking place the week of March 12-18.
Moen, the number one faucet brand in North America, has worked
diligently to support, promote and advance sustainability within
the organization and the plumbing industry. The company has been
recognized with the 2011 EPA WaterSense® Excellence Award, as well
as the 2010 EPA WaterSense Manufacturer Partner of the Year Award,
for its work to protect the future of our nation's water supply
through the introduction and ongoing support of water-efficient
products, programs and practices, while keeping consumers' needs
top-of-mind.
Here are a few smart green tips from Moen, to help kick start
your green efforts this year:
Home Is Where it All Begins From organic
produce to low-phosphate detergents -- home is the heart of all
things green. Whatever touches the kitchen and bath has become the
first place for consumer evaluation and potential adoption.
Kitchen Fortunately, the kitchen is one area where consumers
have the most options for environmentally conscious products that
have the most cost saving opportunity. From ENERGY STAR®-qualified
appliances to green cleaning, and even a few surprise products,
homeowners have a virtual eco-wonderland of possibilities. A few
standouts include:
- Fix A Leak. Have you heard the drip, drip, drip from your
kitchen faucet? According to the EPA, an American home can waste,
on average, more than 10,000 gallons of water every year due to
running toilets, dripping faucets, and other household leaks. So,
if you have a leak, don't put it off -- be sure to update your
kitchen faucet immediately. Moen offers a variety of styles in the
kitchen, such as high-arc, pullout models -- the most preferred
consumer design -- in many on-trend finishes. So, not only will
your new update ensure you're not wasting water -- but it will also
create a stylish and functional addition to your kitchen sink.
- Awesome Appliances. Refrigerators, dishwashers and water
dispensers, oh my! ENERGY STAR-qualified appliances offer the
benefits of efficiency, features and convenience. For example, new
models of GE refrigerators that have earned ENERGY STAR are 20
percent more energy efficient than those that do not qualify for
ENERGY STAR; and are 40 percent more energy efficient than
conventional refrigerators sold in 2001. And, the energy-saving
options available are equal to their traditional counterparts, if
not more plentiful -- with side-by-side, top- and bottom-freezer
styles all available.
- Green Cleaning. If scrubbing pots and pans makes you want to
throw in the towel; pick up a natural sponge instead. Scotch-Brite™
Greener Clean Natural Fiber Scrub Sponges and Scour Pads are new
dish scrubbers, made from the agave plant, that are tough enough to
remove dried-on food, but gentle enough to use on delicate
surfaces, like non-stick pans, without scratching.
Bath We've all heard the sustainable tips for the bathroom...
take shorter showers... unplug styling items when they're not in
use... but there are some new green items for the bath that will
help you be more efficient, without giving it a second thought.
Examples include:
- Fix a Leak. In the bath, faucet leaks are a significant culprit
for water waste. But even if your bathroom faucet is in operational
order, consider updating with a new water-saving model. As of 2009,
all Moen® lavatory faucets are certified to meet WaterSense
criteria, meaning Moen bath faucets feature a 1.5 gpm flow rate
(compared to the standard flow rate of 2.2 gpm). The result is
water conservation of up to 32 percent -- without sacrificing
performance. The Moen Caldwell™ lavatory faucet, which is available
in Chrome, Brushed Nickel and Mediterranean Bronze finishes, not
only looks great -- but it also features a 1.5 gallon per minute
(gpm) flow rate versus the industry standard of 2.2 gpm -- offering
up to a 32 percent water savings.
- Let There Be Light. We all need a little extra light in the
bathroom, but that doesn't mean you need to be wasteful. While
Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFLs) cost a bit more than
traditional light bulbs, they will save more than $40 in
electricity costs over their lifetime, and use about 75 percent
less energy than standard incandescent bulbs... all while lasting
up to 10 times as long. Plus, homeowners no longer need to worry
about poor light quality. Spiral CFL light bulbs are now available
in colors that replicate halogen, traditional fluorescent and
full-spectrum light sources.
- Shower Power. It's the place where we waken our senses; or
relax and unwind. While "green" and "shower" might not be words we
typically associate with each other; there are new products that
combine exceptional performance with water-saving benefits. The
Envi® Eco-Performance rainshower from Moen features innovative
Immersion® technology -- a self-pressurizing system that increases
the force and flow of water delivery, while offering a flow rate of
2.0 gallons per minute, 20 percent less than the industry
standard.
- Sustainable Salt. When you're ready to take a break from the
daily routine and take a hot bath... even in this blissful setting,
you can still be conscious of the environment. AVEENO® Soothing
Bath Treatment is one of the first products to receive the Green
Good Housekeeping Seal, meaning it has been reviewed by the
scientists at the Good Housekeeping Research Institute in terms of
overall effectiveness and environmental criteria. Made of 100
percent natural colloidal oatmeal, the bath treatment works as a
cleanser while also relieving itchy, irritated skin.
"The green landscape of consumer products can definitely be
overwhelming -- the volume of green products available to U.S.
consumers increased by 73 percent between 2009 and 2010 alone,"
explained Jack Suvak, senior director of Research and Insights,
Moen. "But, by making smart choices and selecting products from
brands they trust, homeowners today can have it all --
cost-effective, no-sacrifice solutions that deliver on their
sustainable promises."
For more information about sustainable products from Moen, visit
moen.com/eco-performance
About Moen As the #1 faucet brand in North
America, Moen offers a diverse selection of thoughtfully designed
kitchen and bath faucets, showerheads, accessories, bath safety
products and kitchen sinks for residential applications -- each
delivering the best possible combination of meaningful innovation,
useful features, on-trend styling and lasting value. In addition,
Moen® Commercial offers superior performing products that deliver
lower lifetime costs for today's facilities.
Moen has worked diligently to support, promote and advance
sustainability within the organization and the plumbing industry.
The company has been recognized with the 2011 EPA WaterSense®
Excellence Award, as well as the 2010 EPA WaterSense Manufacturer
Partner of the Year Award, for its work to protect the future of
our nation's water supply through the introduction and ongoing
support of water-efficient products, programs and practices, while
keeping consumers' needs top-of-mind.
Moen is part of Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. (NYSE:
FBHS), which creates products and services that help fulfill the
dreams of homeowners and help people feel more secure. The company
is a leader in the home and security industries and features
well-known and trusted brands like Moen® faucets, Master Lock®
padlocks and security products, MasterBrand Cabinets™, Therma-Tru®
entryway systems and Simonton Windows®. For more information,
please visit www.fbhs.com.
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