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By implementing water-saving aerators, Elitez can significantly reduce its monthly water bills while conserving water
resources. The cost breakdown for purchasing water-saving aerators is detailed in Table 6. The potential carbon savings
resulting from this eco-solution are also calculated.
Table 6: Cost Breakdown for Eco-Solution 3
S/N Items Qty Unit Cost ($) Remarks Installing flow restrictors, also known as faucet aerators,
Cost ($) (Walk-in presents an effective method for reducing Elitez’s water
discount: consumption. These devices, depicted in Figure 10, offer a
10%) straightforward and non-intrusive solution for controlling
Krafter 360 Provided water flow during various activities carried out by staff.
1. Rotatable 1 10.90 9.81 by Elitez Importantly, faucet aerators can be implemented without
Purewater Filter Pte Ltd extensive plumbing modifications or alterations to existing
Kitchen Tap water faucets.
Purified Filter
Faucet
Krafter 720 Faucet
2. Tap (2 Mode) 1 29.90 26.91
Total ($) 36.72
Mist Mode Shower Mode Bubble Mode
1. Dual-mode water saver (type 1)
Dual-mode aerators give both mist and shower output. Figure 10: Types of water-saving aerators
Mist mode Saves 95% water
Shower mode Save up to 85% water.
Eco-solution 4: Implementation of Near Field
2. Dual-mode water saver (type 2) Communication (NFC)
Dual-mode aerators give both soft bubble stream and
shower output. The fourth eco-solution aims to assist Elitez in converting
Soft-bubble mode Save up to 30% - 70% water. their traditional business cards into NFC business cards,
Shower mode thereby reducing the ecological impact of the company’s
business operations. The potential cost savings resulting
from this initiative are calculated.
3. Mist water saver
Mist water-saving aerators convert normal flow into a Near Field Communication (NFC) business cards, depicted in
fine mist. Figure 11, offer an environmentally friendly and innovative
Mist tap water Saves up to Give 0.4 - 0.6 LPM alternative for digitally sharing contact information.
Savers 98% water output
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