Bradley
www.bradleycorp.com
February 2005
Bradley has introduced the first light-powered handwashing fixture in the industry. Bradley’s ndite technology uses photovoltaic cells integrated into the top of the Express Lavatory System to convert light into electricity. Whether natural light or normal room-level lighting, the cells capture light when it is available and store the energy for later use in a battery-free system.

Kohler
www.kohler.com
updated March 2004
Kohler has developed the Ingenium flushing system— a gravity-fed, siphon-jet system with all internal components designed to operate concurrently to make the most efficient use of 1.6 gallons of water. These toilets provide flushing performance that is comparable to Kohler's previous 3.5-gallon models. By using only 1.6 gallons of water per flush, the Ingenium flushing conserves up to 11,000 gallons of water per year for a family of four.

Kohler’s Cimarron Comfort Height toilet features Class Five technology to ensure a powerful flush. The commercial-grade toilet, designed for both residential and commercial use, offers chair-height seating, strong gravity-fed flushing power with a 3 1/4'' flush valve, and the option of a 1.6 or 1.4 gallon flush. Over one year a family of four can save over 2,000 gallons of water by using the 1.4-gallon setting instead of the 1.6 industry standard.

Sloan Valve Company
www.sloanvalve.com
March 2006 updated
Sloan Valve Company's Water Conservation Division has numerous plumbing systems that are designed to conserve water and/or energy, while delivering reliable performance.

Solis is an electronic, solar-powered faucet that operates via ambient lighting. Solis features an integrated-power-plant storage cell that transforms light from any source into electrical energy. Batteries provide back-up energy and last several years. The single-hole faucet comes standard with integral temperature control, a 0.5-gallon-per-minute aerator to regulate water flow, and an electronic sensor for ³hands-free² operation that turns water on and off automatically.

Sloan's complete line of manual and electronic Flushometers also incorporate features that conserve water. Sloan's newest manual Flushometer, the UPPERCUT Flushometer with its patent-pending dual-flush handle, enables users to choose from two water-conserving flush options: Either tilt the handle up to flush liquid waste with a 1.1-gallon flush, or push the handle down for a standard 1.6-gallon, low-consumption flush. The handle has an antimicrobial coating to protect against germs and is colored green to signify it is an environmentally friendly fixture. On other Flushometers in the Sloan product line, features such as the non-hold-open handle and no external volume adjustment ensure they remain low water- consumption fixtures.

TOTO
www.totousa.com
December 2005
Using the Aquia dual-flush toilet can save up to 7,000 gallons of water a year for the average family of four by using a standard flush for solid waste and a lower-volume flush for liquid and paper.

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