Quench soaks up $30 million in funding for water filtration
14.10.11
Quench raised $30 million in funding to be spent on expansion plans. The Philadelphia-based firm makes water dispensers with built-in filtration systems that purify tap water from a building's existing water supply, instead of using five-gallon plastic jugs of purified water that need to be regularly replaced.
Quench also uses stainless steel tanks and parts for holding and distributing the water, making the system a plastic-free taste and eliminates exposure to plastic toxins.
The company aims to target companies looking for ways to cut costs. A water cooler that uses inexpensive tap water is a cost-effective and greener option, according to Quench. So far, a real-time counter on the company's website says that it has saved around 207 million gallons of water to date using its water dispensers.
Quench has an installed base of more than 50,000 water filtration systems across 47 US states, Mexico, Canada and the Caribbean. It claims to be the largest bottle-less water
Source: EcoSeed
Waterlogic Awarded Energy Star® Accolade
22.09.11
Water coolers that have earned the ENERGY STAR® not only help
organizations reduce their energy bills, but also can help make a
difference for the environment. This is because products that earn the
ENERGY STAR prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy
efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
and the U.S. Department of Energy.
George Cary, Technical Director of Waterlogic USA said "ENERGY STAR
qualified water coolers result in 45% savings over typical products.
Waterlogic customers will benefit by saving money and reducing their
greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines
set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) the U.S.
Department of Energy.”
Christie Whitman EPA Administrator said that “ENERGY STAR is more than a
label awarded for energy efficiency. It is a partnership among
government, business, and consumers, united in the pursuit of a common
goal—to protect our environment for future generations….The quality of
the environment is everyone’s responsibility and by bringing ENERGY STAR
into homes and businesses we can make an enormous difference.”
Source: EON: Enhanced Online News (press release)