No, this is not a commentary on our country going down the toilet. From my Iconoculture news feed comes this story of a new “green” product for smaller, cramped bathrooms.
Australian company Caroma created Profile, a product that unclutters the bathroom by combining the toilet and sink into one fixture with hand-washing happening on top of the tank (see more about the products from this company at SaveWater.com.au)
The dual purpose product has another benefit — it reduces water waste. It's unique design channels the water used during hand washing into the water used for flushing. This creates water savings of more than 70% compared to an 11 liter single flush toilet.
The Profile functions as a normal toilet, so no additional installation needs are required.
OK, so, the two-in-one toilet/sink combo might be met with some skepticism from U.S. shoppers, but it does create an efficient solution for homeowners who want to lower the water bill and lessen their impact on the earth.
As consumers create demand for smaller homes, appliance and fixture brands will need to provide innovative space-saving products. For a whole Web site that is dedicated just to products for getting organized and saving space, click here. And for more tips and products that will help you save water, click here.
Australian company Caroma created Profile, a product that unclutters the bathroom by combining the toilet and sink into one fixture with hand-washing happening on top of the tank (see more about the products from this company at SaveWater.com.au)
The dual purpose product has another benefit — it reduces water waste. It's unique design channels the water used during hand washing into the water used for flushing. This creates water savings of more than 70% compared to an 11 liter single flush toilet.
The Profile functions as a normal toilet, so no additional installation needs are required.
OK, so, the two-in-one toilet/sink combo might be met with some skepticism from U.S. shoppers, but it does create an efficient solution for homeowners who want to lower the water bill and lessen their impact on the earth.
As consumers create demand for smaller homes, appliance and fixture brands will need to provide innovative space-saving products. For a whole Web site that is dedicated just to products for getting organized and saving space, click here. And for more tips and products that will help you save water, click here.
The point here is that we must as a nation and a society accept the limitations that we will be living under in the future and embrace technologies, as well as changes in lifestyle, that will allow us create a sustainable environment. The choices are as simple as finding ways to conserve water vs. finding ways to live without water. Pretty much a no-brainer.
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