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MEDIA ADVICE
For 16 October 2009
NATIONAL WINNER IN WATER SAVING AWARDS TO BE
ANNOUNCED AT MELBOURNE BUILD GREEN EXPO
What:
The national winner in Australia’s first outstanding water saving products or services
awards will be announced by Smart Approved WaterMark, Australia’s outdoor water
conservation label.
When:
Friday 16 October, 11.20 am
Who:
Smart WaterMark Expert Panel member, Mr. Des Horton and CEO Mr. Julian Gray
will announce the national winner on the first day of the Build Green Expo.
Where:
Melbourne Exhibition Centre, main stage, follow signs to the main Seminar area.
Details:
The three finalists (see over) have been selected from over 180 products and
services for their marketability, innovation, design and sustainability.
Representatives of the finalist products will all receive acknowledgement as well as
the winner of the 2009 Award. The products will also be on show.
Des Horton, Julian Gray and the winner’s representative will be available for any
interviews immediately following the presentations at approximately 11.30am.
Media interviews:
CEO of the Smart Approved WaterMark, Mr Julian Gray, 0407406973
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There are three finalists for 2009 in the national awards recognising Australia’s outstanding water
saving products or services.
The Smart Approved WaterMark’s independent expert panel selected the finalists from products to
be awarded the Mark in the last year. There are now over 180 products and services which have
been proven to save water and have been approved to use the Smart WaterMark label.
The products are:
Every Drop Shower Saver from Flux Research Pty Ltd. A simple paddle that pauses the
flow from the shower without turning the taps off and on again. After soaping, shaving,
shampooing and conditioning, a push of the paddle resumes the water flow without the
need to readjust temperature and pressure.
The Salt Slayer from Asia Pacific Market Development Pty Ltd. It is a portable 12V
pressure washer with self-contained reservoir for water-efficient boat wash downs. The low
flow pump uses around 15 litres in 10 minutes - significantly less water than other pressure
washers. It clips on to the boat battery so that wash downs can be done before the salt
water dries.
Irritrol Soil Moisture Sensor from Toro Australia Pty Ltd. The Irritrol 101SMS Soil Moisture
Sensor determines soil moisture content. Once connected to a controller, the sensor
prevents a watering system from operating until the soil has become drier than a pre-set
level. This avoids over watering and water waste. It is designed for domestic and light
commercial use and won best new product at the 2008 Irrigation Australia Expo.
The products were judged on innovation, marketability, sustainability and good design.
“Our expert panel decided all finalists met the criteria and demonstrated the diversity of the
innovation and range of water saving products available for people to save water around the
home,” said the CEO of Smart Approved WaterMark, Mr. Julian Gray.
Smart Approved WaterMark is Australia's water saving labelling program for products and services
which are helping to reduce outdoor water use. The Smart WaterMark is run by the Water Services
Association of Australia, Irrigation Australia, the Nursery and Garden Industry Australia and the
Australian Water Association with funding from the Australian Government's Water Smart Australia
programme through the Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts
Further media information Neville Sloss, GREEN PR, ph 0414562010
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