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26/09/2007

Tapworks Achieve Carbon Neutral First

UK water softener manufacturer Tapworks has been independently assessed as the first carbon neutral water softener manufacturer in the UK – and it is believed to be the first popular household appliance manufacturer of any kind to be able to claim carbon neutral status or better.

The company called in an accredited EU Emissions Trading Scheme Verifier to assess every aspect of the work it undertakes with a view to confirming what it had been working towards over the last twelve months – that it was categorically performing in a carbon neutral manner.

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Tapworks Managing Director Mike Pickavance said: "This is an aim we have had for a while and to get this report is excellent news for the business – but even better news for our growing customer base who can buy install and use their Tapworks water softener knowing that it is not only not contributing to the CO2 emissions problem, it’s actually helping it!"

He added: "This report highlights that by installing a water softener, if you live in a hard water area of the UK - which is about 60% of the country – you will not only be installing a carbon neutral appliance, you will also be saving up to 20% a year on your energy bills because of the reduced demand on electrical energy supply from a power station or gas combusted in the water heating equipment."

(CL)

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