Water conservation in London homes and businesses is part of London mayor Boris Johnson's plan for reducing the impact of climate change on the capital.The plan, which outlines steps to both minimise carbon emissions and adapt to a world affected by climate change, calls for water conservation measures.Noting that 600...

A scheme to encourage water conservation by handing out free water butts is set to receive approval.The plan, which would use £30,000 to pay for 900 water butts is likely to receive approval from the Kirklees Council's Cabinet, according to council leader Andrew Cooper.He told the Examiner: "A similar scheme...

Water conservation measures will become increasingly important for companies as they seek to develop an image in keeping with consumer demands, according to an expert.Revelations in a WWF study of the extent of UK water usage will prompt the issue of water footprints to rise up the agenda, claimed Chris...

Firms are being invited to sign up to a project that could help cut water and effluent charges by 30 per cent.Envirowise's Rippleeffect water conservation scheme aims to give businesses information and support to reduce their water wastage, which the company estimates could amount to 3.2 billion cubic metres of...

Britons use 4,645 litres of water a day, placing a strain on global resources, according to a new report.The study presented by WWF at the World Water Week in Stockholm takes into account both water used in washing and drinking and 'virtual water', or water used to make food and...

Toilets that help with water conservation have been installed at a bus station in Huddersfield and have led to a downturn in complaints.The waterless flush toilets which were installed at the Dewsbury bus station have resulted in a 40 per cent cut in water use, according to the West Yorkshire...