EPA WaterSense

Mission-Driven Sustainable Smart Yard Brand Rachio Expands Its Reach with Products Now Available at Walmart

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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Just in time for spring, Walmart customers can find Rachio's top-rated 4-Zone Smart Sprinkler Controller and Smart Hose Timer in select stores, with a wider assortment of Rachio products available online at Walmart.com .

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  • Just in time for spring, Walmart customers can find Rachio's top-rated 4-Zone Smart Sprinkler Controller and Smart Hose Timer in select stores, with a wider assortment of Rachio products available online at Walmart.com .
  • "Our launch at Walmart marks a significant milestone in our mission to bring sustainable yard care to households across America," said Kim Sentovich, CEO of Rachio.
  • We believe that every drop counts, and together with Walmart, we're making smart yard care accessible to all."
  • Rachio's smart yard solutions, including the 4-Zone Smart Sprinkler Controller and the Smart Hose Timer, optimize outdoor water management effortlessly.

Save water without even knowing it: Brondell's new Nebia Merced Showerheads blend sustainability with optimal pressure

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Brondell, an innovator of sustainable kitchen and bathroom products in North America, releases its all-new Nebia Merced Showerhead line. Featuring patented Nebia spray technology, Merced is poised to appeal to consumers looking to conserve resources without sacrificing their shower experience. 

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  • Nebia nozzle technology is on track to save 1 billion gallons of water in 2024.
  • Brondell's Merced Showerheads provide up to 40% more water savings than standard 2.5 gpm showerheads and up to 75% more force when measured against EPA WaterSense performance specifications.
  • Each shower in the Merced lineup includes patented Nebia spray technology that atomizes water into millions of droplets for optimal warmth, pressure, and rinsing.
  • Brondell's Nebia Merced Showerheads are available in-store at Home Depot Canada, online at Homedepot.com , Homedepot.ca , and Brondell.com starting at $39.99.

Kohler Co. Showcases Innovation in Design Leadership and Wellness at KBIS 2024

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Monday, February 26, 2024
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Guests are encouraged to explore all the latest products throughout the impressive space with a focus on color and design leadership, sustainable living, and wellness.

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  • Guests are encouraged to explore all the latest products throughout the impressive space with a focus on color and design leadership, sustainable living, and wellness.
  • For more than 150 years, Kohler has built a legacy of design leadership through innovation and craftmanship.
  • Wellness brand Sprig by Kohler amplifies the bathing experience, offering clean aromatherapy that infuses the space with soothing botanicals.
  • To learn more about Kohler Co. brands and products, please visit the Kohler KBIS Press Kit.

HydroPoint Unveils HydroPoint 360: A Revolutionary Enterprise Water Management Solution to Achieve Water Goals

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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"Water waste and water blindness are silent thieves, draining resources and posing financial risks that often go unnoticed," said Christopher Spain, CEO of HydroPoint.

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  • "Water waste and water blindness are silent thieves, draining resources and posing financial risks that often go unnoticed," said Christopher Spain, CEO of HydroPoint.
  • "HydroPoint 360 changes the game by enabling real-time visibility and insights into site-wide and portfolio-wide water usage.
  • Lowered costs: HydroPoint 360 delivers substantial financial savings by eliminating water waste and preventing costly damage from mismanaged water.
  • Sander Kim, Chief Product Officer at HydroPoint, added, "HydroPoint 360 is a game-changer for how organizations manage their water.

HydroPoint Unveils HydroPoint 360: A Revolutionary Enterprise Water Management Solution to Achieve Water Goals

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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"Water waste and water blindness are silent thieves, draining resources and posing financial risks that often go unnoticed," said Christopher Spain, CEO of HydroPoint.

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  • "Water waste and water blindness are silent thieves, draining resources and posing financial risks that often go unnoticed," said Christopher Spain, CEO of HydroPoint.
  • "HydroPoint 360 changes the game by enabling real-time visibility and insights into site-wide and portfolio-wide water usage.
  • Lowered costs: HydroPoint 360 delivers substantial financial savings by eliminating water waste and preventing costly damage from mismanaged water.
  • Sander Kim, Chief Product Officer at HydroPoint, added, "HydroPoint 360 is a game-changer for how organizations manage their water.

MSC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CO. RELEASES 2023 ESG REPORT

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Monday, December 18, 2023
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MELVILLE, N.Y. and DAVIDSON, N.C., Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MSC Industrial Supply Co. (NYSE: MSM), a premier distributor of Metalworking and Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) products and services to industrial customers throughout North America, today reaffirmed its commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles in its 2023 ESG Report , "BETTER: Better World, Better Tomorrow."

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  • MELVILLE, N.Y. and DAVIDSON, N.C., Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MSC Industrial Supply Co. (NYSE: MSM), a premier distributor of Metalworking and Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) products and services to industrial customers throughout North America, today reaffirmed its commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles in its 2023 ESG Report , "BETTER: Better World, Better Tomorrow."
  • Ethical Supply Chain Stewardship: MSC has appointed a new Supplier Diversity & Sustainability program manager, reflecting a commitment to identifying, engaging, and promoting diverse suppliers.
  • MSC utilizes its MSC Supplier Code of Conduct to engage suppliers to ensure their products are manufactured and sourced responsibly.
  • MSC offers unique training and education opportunities with over 70,000 'MSC Learning' Course Registrations, averaging 20 hours per associate.

Taylor Morrison Joins Elite List of America's Greenest Companies by Newsweek

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- America's Most Trusted® Home Builder Taylor Morrison (NYSE: TMHC) joins an elite list of just 300 U.S. companies recognized for progress in sustainable business practices with its inclusion on Newsweek's 2024 America's Greenest Companies list. The inaugural list celebrates companies committed to being good stewards of the environment and saving resources for future generations, while setting a benchmark for progress to come.     

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  • SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- America's Most Trusted® Home Builder Taylor Morrison (NYSE: TMHC) joins an elite list of just 300 U.S. companies recognized for progress in sustainable business practices with its inclusion on Newsweek's 2024 America's Greenest Companies list .
  • For Taylor Morrison, that means offering communities with exceptional construction standards, energy efficiency and nature-friendly experiences."
  • Continuing an exclusive partnership with the National Wildlife Federation to promote biodiversity and safeguard natural open spaces across Taylor Morrison communities.
  • Taylor Morrison also refers to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in areas with strong alignment to its policies and operations.

Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District Receives Sixth EPA Sustained Excellence Award

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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ATLANTA, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District (District) received its sixth Sustained Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WaterSense® program for its long-standing dedication to water conservation, collaboration, WaterSense outreach, and water resources education. This is the ninth consecutive year the District has been recognized for its WaterSense partnership efforts by the EPA. The District was honored in October during the annual WaterSmart Innovations Conference and Exposition in Las Vegas, alongside organizations from across the U.S., for their commitment to promoting WaterSense and water efficiency in 2022.

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  • The Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District (District) received its sixth Sustained Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WaterSense® program for its long-standing dedication to water conservation, collaboration, WaterSense outreach, and water resources education
    ATLANTA, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District (District) received its sixth Sustained Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WaterSense® program for its long-standing dedication to water conservation, collaboration, WaterSense outreach, and water resources education.
  • "We are pleased to once again be recognized by the EPA for our regional outreach to promote water efficiency," said Danny Johnson, Director of the Metro Water District.
  • Since its creation in 2001, the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District (Metro Water District) has implemented one of the most comprehensive regional water management plans in the country.
  • Jennifer Lesnieski, Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District, 4044838150, [email protected] , https://northgeorgiawater.org/

KB Home Wins 2023 WaterSense Sustained Excellence Award, the Only National Homebuilder to Receive This Prestigious Honor

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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KB Home is the first and only national homebuilder to receive the WaterSense® Sustained Excellence Award, the highest level of recognition given by EPA’s WaterSense program.

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  • KB Home is the first and only national homebuilder to receive the WaterSense® Sustained Excellence Award, the highest level of recognition given by EPA’s WaterSense program.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231016366873/en/
    KB Home wins 2023 WaterSense Sustained Excellence Award, the only national homebuilder to receive this prestigious honor.
  • To date, KB Home has built over 20,000 WaterSense labeled and Water Smart homes — more than any other homebuilder — and installed over one million WaterSense labeled fixtures.
  • Additionally, KB Home was the first and only homebuilder named to Fortune’s 2023 Change the World list.

The Toro Company Wins 2023 WaterSense® Excellence Award

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently honored The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC) with a 2023 WaterSense® Excellence Award for efforts in promoting the WaterSense program and water efficiency through its products, education and outreach.

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  • The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently honored The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC) with a 2023 WaterSense® Excellence Award for efforts in promoting the WaterSense program and water efficiency through its products, education and outreach.
  • The Toro Company was one of 25 Excellence Award winners, and this marked the ninth consecutive year that TTC received a WaterSense Excellence Award.
  • WaterSense recognized The Toro Company for supporting dozens of training and community education events in 2022 and promoting WaterSense to thousands of industry professionals.
  • In addition, The Toro Company continued water efficiency research efforts with Texas A&M University and University of Minnesota’s Turfgrass Research, Outreach and Education Center.