US awards housebuilders green points for installing food waste disposers
The green credentials of food waste disposers have received a significant boost following the category’s inclusion in the newly released National Green Building Standard, developed by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), and the International Code Council (ICC).
This decision means new homes built in the US will be awarded one green credit if a food waste disposer is installed at the main kitchen sink – a benefit for housebuilders looking to meet green targets. With around 80 per cent of new homes built in the US including a food waste disposer the move is a milestone in the evolution of this product, which is now increasingly considered as an environmentally responsible appliance.
Joe Ferrara, managing director of InSinkErator™ Europe, said: “The food waste disposer category is gaining more and more recognition for its environmental benefits. This decision demonstrates how this simple kitchen appliance, originally designed for convenience and better hygiene has evolved, it is now considered a viable solution for effective household waste management.”
For more information please contact Nick Tapper on 01223 884 600 or nick.tapper@war.uk.com.
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About InSinkErator:
InSinkErator UK, a division of Emerson Electric Co., is the UK and world’s largest manufacturer of food waste disposers and the clear global market leader. In 2007 the company launched a brand new product, the Steaming Hot Water Tap, which delivers 98 degree centigrade filtered hot water on demand.
InSinkErator products are available through a UK wide network of distributors. For more information please call 01923 297 880 or visit www.insinkerator.co.uk.
About Emerson
Emerson (NYSE: EMR), based in St. Louis, Missouri (USA), is a global leader in bringing technology and engineering together to create innovative solutions for customers through its network power, process management, industrial automation, climate technologies, and appliance and tools businesses. For more information, visit www.Emerson.com.
22/04/2009 11:19:00
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