MEDIA RELEASE 29 January 2009
WA water-saving products awarded Smart WaterMark label
Three products from local Western Australian companies have proved that they really do live up to
their water-saving claims with approval to carry Australia’s national outdoor water conservation
label.
Soil wetting agent Grosorb and Baileys Moisture Mulch from Rockingham-based company
Baileys Fertilisers, and wholesale product Aquamor Mulch from Perth’s Eclipse Soils, have all
recently been awarded the Smart Approved WaterMark,.
Services are also eligible for the Mark, which has recently been awarded to the WA Water
Corporation’s Waterwise Plants for Perth Gardens database. The free online service makes
planning a water-wise garden easy by listing more than 1000 commercially available plants that
will flourish in Perth gardens when watered only once a week or less frequently.
“The Smart WaterMark is only awarded to products and services that show advances in water
saving. The scheme’s Expert Panel, which includes seven independent experts drawn from the
gardening, plumbing, irrigation and water industries, continues to be impressed at the level of
innovation being used to develop solutions to our water challenges,” says the CEO of Smart
Approved WaterMark, Mr Julian Gray.
“Increasingly, people are looking for help when it comes to choosing water-saving products and the
Mark makes it easy to identify those that live up to their claims,” continues Julian Gray.
In total, more than a dozen products and services were approved by the Smart WaterMark
scheme’s Expert Panel at their last meeting. The others include a water-saving device for the
shower, a portable unit for boat washdowns, and ‘smart’ irrigation products [see the full list below].
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Over 160 products and services now carry the Smart Approved WaterMark label, including
products for the garden, irrigation, and cleaning products, as well as pool covers and other
products for use around the home. Rebates are available in Western Australia on a range of
products with Smart WaterMark approval.
The Smart WaterMark is funded by the Australian Government’s Water Smart Australia program
and supported by all states and territories. It was established by Nursery & Garden Industry
Australia, Water Services Association of Australia, the Australian Water Association, and Irrigation
Australia.
For a full list of approved products and services, or more information about the Smart WaterMark,
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For media information:
Julian Gray, Smart Approved WaterMark CEO ph (02) 9290 3322 or 0407 406 973
Promotional images are available on request.
Latest approved products and services – January 2009:
General water-saving products and services
Every Drop Shower Saver from Flux Research Pty Ltd.
A unique paddle that allows the flow of water from the shower to be paused without turning the taps
off and on again, or having to readjust the water temperature and pressure. Once fitted, the device
can be used to stop the water flow while soaping, shaving, shampooing and conditioning, thus
reducing the volume of water used for each shower.
Squeaky Green, C&E (Aust) Pty Ltd.
The Squeaky Green Total Waterless Car Wash Combo Pack cleans the exterior of a vehicle without
using water. The pack includes specifically designed gloves and cloths for washing, waxing and
polishing. All gloves and cloths are 100% biodegradable.
Salt Slayer, Asia Pacific Market Development.
Salt Slayer is a portable 12V pressure washer with self-contained reservoir for water-efficient boat
washdowns. The low flow pump uses significantly less water than other pressure washers
(approximately 15 litres in 10 minutes).
RWP Control Systems, CAP Industries Pty Ltd.
The RWP Rainwater Pump Systems provide automatic switching between mains water supply and
tank water. Collected rainwater can be used for toilet flushing and machine washing mains water
supplied as back-up in the event of no rainwater or a power outage.
Green Smile, What Green Solutions.
A tablet that reduces urinal flush water consumption by up to 95%. The tablet is formulated with
micro-organisms that convert organic waste (urine) to water and carbon dioxide. Mains water is
needed to clean and activate the tablet each day.
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Gardening products and services
Grosorb, Baileys Fertilisers.
A soil wetting agent, which helps improve soil water absorption and reduce run-off, is available in
both granular and liquid forms
Baileys Moisture Mulch, Baileys Fertilisers.
Baileys Moisture Mulch is a recycled organic product that is compliant, and independently audited, to
Australian Standard 4454-2003. It reduces water use in the garden by protecting the surface of the
soil from evaporation.
Aquamor Mulch, Eclipse Soils Pty Ltd.
Aquamor Mulch is a composted, recycled plant material, which placed as a finishing layer over
landscaped areas reduces soil water lost through evaporation. Tests have demonstrated a 46.5%
reduction in soil water loss from evaporation. This is an unbagged, wholesale product.
Waterwise Plants for Perth Gardens, WA Water Corporation.
An online database of over 1000 commercially available plants that will flourish in Perth gardens
when watered only once a week or less frequently.
Irrigation products and services
Efficient Irrigation for Water Conservation Guidelines, Queensland Water Commission.
The Efficient Irrigation for Water Conservation Guideline outlines how to use water from the town
water supply system for the watering of new and established gardens under the Commission’s
Medium Level Restrictions and Permanent Water Conservation Measures. The Guideline was
developed as a service to consumers and industry to help water users cooperatively meet water
conservation targets. It applies to both residential and non-residential premises.
Irrisys Pump Guard, Irrisys Pty Ltd.
The Irrisys Pump Guard monitors pressure, temperature, time and water flow functions of an
irrigation pump system. It has the ability to shut down the pump based on information it receives
and, in the process, reduce water loss.
PRS-Dial, Rain Bird Australia.
The PRS-Dial is a sprinkler valve that regulates outlet pressure of any commercial Rain Bird
solenoid valve regardless of incoming pressure fluctuations. It saves water by maintaining correct
sprinkler flows and avoiding excess pressures which could result in wind drift and excessive
evaporation.
1800 PRS, Rain Bird Australia.
The 1800 PRS sprinkler series maintain a constant pressure of 2.1 bar despite mains variations,
ensuring that the sprinkler does not mist or fog from high pressure. The sprinklers can also restrict
water loss if a nozzle is removed or damaged and equalise pressure in the sprinkler line to increase
spray uniformity.
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