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VERTECO’s Waterless Urinals eliminate the use of water completely when flushing, something which can account for as much as 42% of total water consumption in busy commercial spaces. The decision to offer the products free of charge coincides with the UAE’s Year of Sustainability, an initiative which aims to encourage environmental action through sustainable best practice across the nation.  As water shortage poses one of the key environmental challenges locally, the organisers are looking to promote projects that offer sustainable solutions for the long-term benefit of our natural landscape, a mission that resonates closely with the work that VERTEO do and the products they provide.

To date, over 40,000 of VERTECO’s urinals, recognised globally as the leading waterless urinal solution, have been installed in the UAE. By removing the flush mechanism – the single biggest consumer of water in public washrooms – customers can save up to an estimated 157,000 litres of water per year, per urinal. That equates to over 6 million cubic metres of water saved every year in the Emirates. Globally, VERTECO estimates that since its launch, the technology has saved their clients an estimated 750 million cubic metres of water, AED 9 billion and 14.7 million kilos of carbon.

David King, Managing Director of VERTECO, says, “As a company, we value sustainability above everything else. Our mission is to bring to market solutions that will have a direct and significant impact on our natural environment. We have been working in the UAE for 13 years now and applaud the nation’s ongoing commitment to protecting its beautiful landscape.”

King continued, “In particular, we are proud to see the emphasis that the Year of Sustainability has placed on educating all members of society. We all need to do our bit, and environmental issues such as water scarcity rely on collective action now. From government mandates on climate change, through to simple everyday changes we make at home, our efforts today will make a lasting difference for generations to come.”

As well as offering their Waterless Urinal solution, VERTECO announced earlier in the year that they would be providing free water-audits throughout 2023. The detailed audits are designed to help commercial properties review their current water consumption and offer accurate estimates on water reduction percentages and carbon savings. Both promotions demonstrate the company’s dedication to preserving the UAE’s precious water supply and support the Year of Sustainability’s commitment to collaborating with the providers of innovative solutions which address pressing environmental challenges.

The UAE’s Year of Sustainability will culminate with the UAE hosting the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) – a political, economic, scientific and social platform to assess the progress in climate action.

Terms and conditions apply: Free Waterless Urinals will be offered to customers taking out new annual maintenance contracts. Maintenance contracts cover monthly servicing and all consumable items. For more information, please contact the VERTECO team.

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ABOUT VERTECO

VERTECO specialises in smart washroom technologies, smart water management and water conservation solutions designed to help businesses improve their environmental, hygiene, commercial and operational efficiencies.

Founded in the UK in 1992, VERTECO now operates across six continents and in over 35 countries.  Since opening the Middle East regional office in Dubai in 2010, VERTECO has been using market defining innovation, research, and disruptive technology to deliver water management, water conservation, energy reduction, hygiene and related IoT Smart solutions.

Drawing on almost 30 years’ experience in the environmental space, VERTECO has a full range of water conservation products that help companies reduce such water usage and general wastage. 

VERTECO serves some of the MENA region’s most iconic destinations and major companies such as Dubai Airport, EMAAR, Etihad ESCO, Etisalat, Etihad Airways, VOX Cinemas, Dubai Airports, Mall of the Emirates, Mubadala and at Expo 2020 Dubai, amongst many others.

VERTECO has been recognised with a number of accolades. It 2010 it was awarded the Waterwise Marque, in 2012 it was honoured with Dubai Electricity & Water Authority’s (DEWA) ‘Letter of Recommendation’ and Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council’s (QCC) ‘Certificate of Conformity’ and in 2021 it was recognised with the Facilities Management Middle East Supplier of the Year and the Innovation in Facilities Management, Supplier of the Year titles.

In 2018, VERTECO launched www.SaveWaterUAE.com, its own residential e-commerce platform to help homeowners and tenants save water.

For more information visit: www.verteco.com.