Sustainable use of the planet’s resources is now a widely acknowledged issue, and there’s been a big shift in public awareness around the challenges. Research undertaken by Triton Showers has revealed a growing clamour amongst homeowners for products and appliances that minimise their impact on the environment. The findings, which are outlined in Greener UK Showers: lowering the water and energy consumption of showers in residential properties, highlight that 86 per cent claim water wastage is an important concern to them.

However, Triton’s survey, which was across 2,000 people in the UK, also found that 64% were unsure how to monitor their own usage. Alongside this, 55% of respondents said they expected to pay more for eco-friendly products – highlighting a lack of consumer knowledge as this is rarely the case. As many as 80% of people said they expect housebuilders to now develop homes that are environmentally friendly.

It’s clear that the market is ripe for change. Just over half (53%) of those asked said they were using an electric shower to manage their energy and water consumption. Triton is encouraging more homeowners, along with housebuilders and specifiers, to switch to electric showers. By doing so, this can lead to a significant drop in a home’s overall demand. For example, by opting for an electric shower instead of a mixer, an average family of four could save over 48,000 litres of water a year and reduce the home’s carbon footprint by 0.31 tonnes.

With all of this in mind, Triton is moving the dial on sustainability. Electric is the future of water heating, as only the water that is used is heated, helping to bring down energy and water use. All of Triton’s electric showers are A-rated energy efficient products and come in a range of styles to suit bathrooms of all shapes and sizes, giving homeowners the freedom to choose the lower impact option.

To read Triton’s report and find out about homebuyer sustainability attitudes, building regulations around water, latest research figures around energy and water consumption and more, please visit https://www.tritonshowers.co.uk/greener-uk-showers.