‘Blue Bidet' Resource-Saving Retrofit Installs in Half an Ho
Katie Cordrey — October 20, 2009 — Eco
References: bluebidet & treehugger
The Blue Bidet is an install-it-yourself add-on for a standard toilet. At about $70 US, it’s an affordable alternate to most other retrofits and bidet conversion kits.
Though it defies intuition, bidets save a lot of water and other natural resources because they replace toilet paper and 1.5 pounds of wood, 37 gallons of water and 1.3 KWh of electricity are required just to produce one roll of toilet paper. The Blue Bidet is also more hygienic as it increases the level of cleanliness. The therapeutic effect of water on damaged skin, rashes or hemorrhoids is an added benefit.
Though it defies intuition, bidets save a lot of water and other natural resources because they replace toilet paper and 1.5 pounds of wood, 37 gallons of water and 1.3 KWh of electricity are required just to produce one roll of toilet paper. The Blue Bidet is also more hygienic as it increases the level of cleanliness. The therapeutic effect of water on damaged skin, rashes or hemorrhoids is an added benefit.
Trend Themes
1. DIY Bathroom Upgrades - Businesses can innovate by offering DIY bathroom upgrade kits for consumers looking to save money and resources.
2. Eco-friendly Retrofits - There is an opportunity for companies to develop eco-friendly retrofit options for standard toilets, such as the Blue Bidet.
3. Hygienic Alternatives to Toilet Paper - Businesses can tap into the growing demand for hygienic alternatives to traditional toilet paper, like bidet attachments.
Industry Implications
1. Home Improvement - The home improvement industry can explore new product lines that offer convenient and eco-friendly bathroom upgrades.
2. Plumbing - The plumbing industry can develop and market retrofit kits that make it easier for consumers to adopt water-saving and hygienic bathroom solutions.
3. Sustainability - The sustainability industry can promote and support innovations like the Blue Bidet that help conserve water and reduce waste.
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