Saving water is a global priority. Hansgrohe has been committed to smart and sustainable water management for years, with innovative ideas such as reusing shower water to flush the toilet. Looking to the future, Hansgrohe is now officially joining forces with award-winning Dutch scale-up Hydraloop to jointly introduce an advanced grey water recycling system. Two real-life examples are the Voco Brussels City North hotel and Rosa Hotel in Ostend, where the collaboration has resulted in significant water savings. Proof of how technology and design go hand in hand for a more sustainable future. 
Circular bathroom
Two years ago, Hansgrohe presented the "Green Vision" bathroom, in which the brand explained its future vision for a sustainable bathroom. Between 2003 and 2011, the company already offered pioneering water reuse solutions under the Pontos brand. Today, the Hydraloop brand and technology are taking the next step in grey water recycling, with modern innovations such as IoT connectivity, minimal maintenance and improved system efficiency.
Hydraloop's compact, cabinet-sized treatment system first collects wastewater from showers, baths and washing machines, and condensation water from heat pumps, air-conditioning systems and clothes dryers - better known as greywater. It then purifies and disinfects this greywater through an innovative biological process. The result is high-quality, certified recycled water suitable for non-potable uses such as toilet flushing, garden irrigation and washing machines.
"Finding the right balance between user experience, efficiency, resource conservation and regulation is a challenge. More and more sustainable building certifications are setting stricter requirements for eco-friendly building plans. We are convinced that this effective and reliable grey water recycling solution is timely, especially for hotels, (semi-)public buildings and other construction projects with a focus on sustainability. We also advocate more multiple water use at the political level. Circular solutions in buildings, using different water qualities for different uses, offer huge opportunities. To exploit these, the regulatory framework must be adapted to enable innovation," said Hans Jürgen Kalmbach, CEO Hansgrohe Group.
Rosa Hotel, located on the beach in Ostend, is also strongly committed to reducing its ecological footprint in all daily operational processes. Since the installation of four Hydraloop units, all toilets in the building are flushed with reusable water. This water is recovered from the hansgrohe Vernis Blend Showerpipes and basin taps with EcoSmart technology, which not only reduce water consumption but also contribute to an efficient circular water cycle. On an annual basis, this saves the hotel some 730,000 litres of drinking water.
Strategic cooperation
By cooperating with innovative and dynamic partners, Hansgrohe encourages the development of new pioneering water technologies and their rapid market introduction. In this way, the company strengthens its innovative power and positions itself as a pioneer in sustainable solutions to take decisive action against the water and energy crisis.
"We presented at ISH innovative technologies for water recycling, heat recovery and drinking water optimisation that help to reduce our ecological footprint in everyday life. Showering goes beyond physical hygiene - it is also a moment of mental re-energisation. To ensure that this wellness experience does not come at the expense of valuable resources, we combine innovative water-saving technologies with systemic solutions, such as Hydraloop. In doing so, we rethink sustainable water use without compromising on design and comfort," concludes Hans Jürgen Kalmbach.
More information:
Hansgrohe
www.hansgrohe.nl
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