Winter's cold and dry air can dry out U-traps, allowing potentially harmful sewer gasses to escape into a facility.
👎The old solution: In the past, custodians would pour water or bleach down drains to prevent this, but this is a temporary solution. Bleach also harms the environment.
👍There's a better way! EverPrime from Waterless Co. is a professional, effective, and affordable solution.
What makes EverPrime different? 🤔
🎯It's biodegradable and eco-friendly: Safe for the environment.
🎯It's temperature resistant: Works in extreme heat or cold, unlike water.
🎯It doesn't evaporate: Provides long-lasting protection against sewer gas.
🎯And it's easy to use: Just mix three ounces of EverPrime with a gallon of water and pour it down the drain.
Want to learn more⁉️
Visit www.waterless.com or call toll-free: 800-244-6364 and keep your facility smelling fresh all winter long!
What Users Have to Say About Everprime
EverPrime is a revolutionary product designed to prevent drain odors from escaping into restrooms. It works by maintaining the water seal in your facility’s drains, even when buildings are unoccupied for extended periods.
This is crucial because dry drain seals can become breeding grounds for harmful bacteria and gases that, when released into the air, can make building occupants sick.
With EverPrime, you can:
Improve indoor air quality: Keep your buildings fresh and free from unpleasant odors.
Protect the health of your tenants: Reduce the risk of illness caused by harmful bacteria and gases.
Save time and money: Avoid costly repairs and maintenance related to drain issues.
But don’t just take our word for it.
Check out these verified reviews from Amazon and other sources to see why EverPrime is a must-have for property managers:
Works as advertised.
Verified Purchase
Posted by Robert on October 12, 2020
It's easy to use. Follow the instructions, and the odors are gone. I had an overflow drain in the laundry that would dry out and cause an unwanted sewer smell. I purchased Everprime, and there is no more smell.
Verified Purchase
Posted by JL on October 2, 2020
I'm a property manager. I got tired of tenants complaining about sewer gas smells in restrooms when the traps dry out. So far, Everprime is not drying up, and complaints have stopped. Yea!
Verified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2024
I use it in the drains in [our] Florida house. It works great, and after a couple of months of dormancy, the house doesn't stink.
Verified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2017
It clogged my bathroom sink after a few days. Nothing unclogs it, not even Drano.
Verified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States January 15, 2020
Response from Waterless Co Spokesperson: EverPrime is not a drain opening liquid. It is simply an odor blocker, coming to the rescue when the liquid trap in the pipe below the drain evaporates.
Our advice: Use an angular to open the drain and see if that opens the drain. If that does not solve the problem, a plumber may be necessary but try doing this first.
Great product
Verified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2019
Perfect accessory for home urinal
Verified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2019
Easy to use; great stuff but a little pricey.
Verified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2021
Response from Waterless Co Spokesperson: All that is needed is 3 ounces of EverPrime per drain as needed. The product works for months making it very cost effective.
Great functionality. Easy to use. Safe and effective. Good packaging
Verified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2021
Note: These are actual reviews. We just corrected them for spelling and grammar where necessary.
It’s Not the Jewels that Made “Material Girl.” It was the Water.
Iconic Video Required Thousands of Gallons of Water to Make
Released in 1985, Madonna's "Material Girl" is often hailed as one of the most iconic music videos ever created.
The four-minute video, made in just two days, presents Madonna as a spoiled heiress surrounded by nineteen tuxedoed suitors, all offering her extravagant gifts.
It's viewed as a glamorous reimagining of an earlier dance number made by Marilyn Monroe.
However, little is known about the video's environmental impact – such as how much water was used to make all the clothing worn in the video.
This includes all the clothing and tuxedos worn by the male dancers along with her own fashions, which included several pairs of gloves and numerous outfit changes over the two-day filming period.
It is because of this that Klaus Reichardt, CEO and founder of Waterless Co., Inc., a company known for its innovative no-water urinals, conducted a survey on LinkedIn, asking his followers and connections the following question:
How Much Water Do You Believe Was Used to Make the Fashions in the Madonna Video Material Girl?
The responses were as follows:
• 10,000 gallons: 13%
• 50,000 gallons: 33%
• 650,000 gallons: 33%
• Over 700,000 gallons: 21%
"The majority (over 50%) believed the water usage was a staggering 650,000 gallons or more," says Reichardt.
"And they’re probably right. Just a single t-shirt worn by one of the [male] dancers required a shocking seven hundred gallons of water to produce … so you can see how it took hundreds of thousands of gallons of water to make that video." (See Sidebar Below: How Much Water is in Your Closet)
Reichardt emphasizes that he is not singling out the fashion industry or any other industry for using huge volumes of water.
"Instead, when it comes to water, my goal is to empower all industries and all consumers to take responsibility for their water use. Our mantra should be reduce waste, use less, and always use water more efficiently."
Sidebar: How Much Water is in Your Closet
The amount of water it takes to produce the different types of clothing in your closet can vary significantly, but together, the amount can be staggering, especially for those items made of cotton. In general, it takes:
• Ninety-nine gallons of water to make a pair of socks.
• Seven hundred gallons to make one cotton t-shirt.
• Eight hundred ninety gallons to make one sweatshirt or hoodie.
• One thousand nine hundred gallons to make your favorite pair of jeans.
Sources: Florida State University; Sustainabilitymag.com
Note: Water efficiency refers to the intelligent and responsible use of water resources. The goals are to minimize waste and maximize the beneficial use of water. It involves using less or no water to accomplish the same task or produce the same result.
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About Waterless
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The Top Ten Environmental Benefits of Waterless Urinals
1. Water efficiency: The enduring advantage of waterless urinals lies in their significant reduction in water usage over the long term. Traditional urinals can use 1-3 gallons per flush, while waterless urinals use no water at all, providing a reliable and sustainable solution.
2. Immediate energy savings: The reduced water use of waterless urinals translates to immediate energy savings, as less energy is required for water treatment, pumping, delivery, and heating.
3. Reduced wastewater: By eliminating flushing, waterless urinals decrease the volume of wastewater that needs to be treated.
4. Lower carbon footprint: Reducing water and energy use translates to lower greenhouse gas emissions associated with these processes.
5. Reduced chemical use: The reduced need for water treatment due to waterless urinals means fewer chemicals are introduced into the water system, contributing to a healthier environment.
6. Preservation of water bodies: Reducing water consumption helps maintain water levels in natural sources like rivers and aquifers.
7. Landfill waste reduction: Plastic urinal screens are often placed at the bottom of conventional urinals. Eventually, these plastic screens end up in landfills, where they can take 500 to 1,000 years to decompose.
8. Resource preservation: Eliminating the billions of gallons used to flush urinals helps ensure water is available for scores of other industries, from the fashion industry to EV manufacturing.
9. Awareness promotion: The presence of waterless urinals helps raise awareness about water consumption and efficiency issues.
10. Simple good PR. Consumers value businesses and organizations that take steps to promote sustainability and protect the environment and human health. The installation of waterless urinals in your facility not only benefits the environment but also enhances your public image, making you and your organization a leader in sustainable practices.
How Much Water Was Used to Make Madonna’s Material Girl Video?
Madonna's 1984 hit, "Material Girl," catapulted her to stardom. The iconic music video, filled with opulent fashion, is a testament to her glamorous image.
However, not discussed is how much water was used to make this video.
What do you think?
Here’s a link to our survey on LinkedIn: https://tinyurl.com/33686am8
Update On Water Terminology 🎙️
NEWS: What Exactly is Water Efficiency? 🤔
The distinction between 'water efficiency' and 'water conservation' often gets blurred.
To clear up this confusion, Waterless Co., Inc., the company behind no-water urinals, aims to define 'water efficiency' and 👨🏫explain its practical implementation.
As to a definition, Klaus Reichardt, President and CEO of Waterless Co, suggests the following:
💦Water efficiency refers to the intelligent and responsible use of water resources. The goals are to minimize waste and maximize the beneficial use of water. It involves using less or no water to accomplish the same task or produce the same result.
In addition to this definition, Reichardt provides the following more detailed explanation:
✴️The core concept: Water efficiency is about reducing or eliminating water waste or loss.
✴️Conservation vs. Efficiency: Water conservation focuses on reducing water use in the short term, while water efficiency aims to reduce or eliminate water consumption in the long term.
✴️Sectors: Water efficiency is not confined to a specific industry or area. It's a concept that applies to all sectors, from agriculture and manufacturing to private and commercial facilities, schools, and household use.
✴️Technologies: The future of water efficiency looks promising. Most water-using appliances are far more water-efficient today than a decade ago. This is especially true of restroom fixtures, some of which function satisfactorily with no water at all.
✴️Practices: Certain practices ensure water efficiency, including ongoing leak detection and repair, water recycling, and improved water management techniques. For example, artificial intelligence systems available for commercial use can predict and manage water consumption and improve water efficiency.
✴️Benefits: Water efficiency helps conserve water resources, reduces energy use (associated with water pumping and heating), and lowers water and wastewater treatment costs.
"Water efficiency isn't just about saving water," emphasizes Reichardt. "It's also about saving money. By reducing water consumption, businesses and households can significantly cut their water bills. And as the cost of water continues to rise globally, these savings will only grow."
Klaus Reichardt is CEO and founder of Waterless Co, Inc., a pioneer in advancing water efficiency. Reichardt is a frequent author and presenter who discusses water conservation issues. He can be reached at klaus@waterless.com
Could Waterless Urinals Save the World?
Waterless urinals have long been praised for their environmental benefits. By eliminating the need for water in the flushing process, they conserve billions of gallons of water annually. They also significantly reduce energy consumption – and the related greenhouse gasses energy production produces - because less energy is needed to deliver and remove water from facilities.
But their impact goes far beyond water savings and these benefits.
A groundbreaking development is emerging: the transformation of urine, often collected from waterless urinals, into valuable resources. Companies worldwide are turning urine into, among other things, fertilizers, biogas for energy, pharmaceuticals and opening a whole new realm of technological possibilities.
While using urine as a natural, organic fertilizer resource isn't new, large-scale implementation is a recent phenomenon. This innovation has attracted significant attention as evidenced by the February 2022 article in the magazine Nature titled "The Urine Revolution: How Recycling Pee Could Help Save the World."
To understand how this revolution is possible, it is essential to examine the role of waterless urinals.
Unlike traditional urinals, which use water to flush urine into sewers, waterless urinals, as the name implies, do not use water. Instead, gravity pushes urine down the sides of the urinal, collects it in a trap or cylinder at the base, and then deposits it into a sewer line. The entire process is safe, hygienic, and odor-free.
This undiluted urine is easy to convert into high-quality fertilizer and other byproducts and is less likely to be contaminated, which can happen when urine is mixed with water.
Scientists report that urine contains many nutrients, such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, all essential for plant growth. This makes recycled urine an excellent source of organic fertilizer - which the world needs now.
According to The Poynter Institute for Media Studies, a non-profit journalism school and research organization based in St. Petersburg, Florida, the world is running out of fertilizer:
For the first time ever, farmers worldwide are testing the limits of how little chemical fertilizer they can apply without devastating their yields come harvest time. Early predictions are bleak.
In other words, farmers are using as little chemical fertilizer as possible, realizing it is in such short supply. This is already impacting food production worldwide, and the situation is becoming increasingly dire.
"My biggest concern is that [due to a lack of fertilizer] we end up with a severe shortage of food in certain areas of the world," says Tony Will, the chief executive of CF Industries Holdings Inc., the world's largest nitrogen fertilizer company based in Deerfield, IL. Should this happen, food costs may skyrocket, which could increase starvation in many areas of the globe.
But that’s not all. Recycled urine has even more benefits. For instance:
The conversion process has minimal environmental impact
Few, if any, chemicals are used to make the urine-based fertilizers
The process reduces burdens on local wastewater treatment facilities.
Once again, waterless urinals are at the forefront of sustainability. They help us use water more efficiently, dramatically reduce water consumption, and turn urine into much-needed fertilizer.
As we can see, a simple yet powerful technology like waterless urinals is significantly contributing to the improvement of the world we live.
-Klaus
Klaus Reichardt, CEO & Founder at Waterless Co Inc. He is widely known as a thought leader and influencer when it comes to water related issues. Waterless company helps facilities use water more efficiently, reduce water consumption, and lower operating costs.
What Makes a Company an Icon?
Iconic companies don't just happen. They're built. 🔨🧱
They're not just about profits or market dominance. They're about impact and legacy.
Think Apple. Tesla. Amazon. They've shifted paradigms, created whole new industries.
An iconic company is a beacon. It lights the path for others to follow. 💡
At 33 years young, Waterless Co., Inc, has proudly become known as an icon in our industry. If that’s so, how did we do it?
Vision. A clear, ambitious vision. Not just a dream, but a roadmap to turn that dream into reality. 🗺️
Resilience. The ability to weather storms, to adapt, to evolve. To turn obstacles into opportunities. 🌪️
Innovation. Not only in products or services, but in approach, in thinking, in culture. 💡
Leadership. Not just a boss, but a mentor, a guide, a maverick. Someone who dares to challenge the status quo. 👤
And finally, people. We are most fortunate in having a team that believes, that contributes, that grows the company and grows with the company. A team that's more family than staff. 👥
That’s how we did it. So, are you ready to build an icon? 🏗️
If so, remember this: It's not about the destination, but the journey.
Enjoy the process, embrace the challenges, and always keep the vision alive. 🚀
-Klaus
Klaus Reichardt, CEO & Founder at Waterless Co Inc. He is widely known as a thought leader and influencer when it comes to water related issues. Waterless company helps facilities use water more efficiently, reduce water consumption, and lower operating costs.
The All-New Q&A on Waterless Urinals
We are updating our questions and answers about waterless urinals because of the growing interest in no-water urinals.
This growing interest is understandable. Water scarcity and stricter water regulations are prompting consumers, building owners, and managers to explore new and proven water-saving solutions.
Below are some of the questions we have recently received about waterless urinals, along with our answers.
Can you install waterless urinals in homes?
Yes, and this has been happening - a bit under the radar - for a few years. What's changed is that more people are considering installing these urinals, especially if they are renovating a bathroom.
Are waterless urinals better for the environment than conventional urinals?
The answer is yes, but this is a very broad question. Let's narrow it down. Waterless urinals are better for the environment in four essential ways:
1. They reduce water consumption. Without question, this is their number one contribution to improving and protecting the environment.
2. They cut water waste. Billions of gallons of water are wasted each year by malfunctioning flush mechanisms, restroom users tampering with urinal flush handles, leaking urinals, and unnecessary flushing.
3. They create less sewage because no water is necessary. This reduces the burden on failing and fragile water infrastructure throughout the U.S. and the world. In addition, fewer chemicals are used in effluent treatment.
4. They cut carbon emissions. It is estimated that for every 1 thousand liters or 264 gallons of water saved by a waterless urinal, approximately 175 grams of carbon are also saved, totaling 720 pounds of carbon annually. This is because unlike a waterless urinal, a conventional urinal requires energy to deliver and remove water - energy that releases carbon emissions into the atmosphere.
How often do you change the cartridge in waterless urinals?
This is not a new question. We are listing it here because we are being asked this question more frequently today. Our answer, as in the past, is that it depends. Under normal conditions, the cartridge should be replaced every three to six months with urinals marketed by Waterless Co., Inc. However, with some brands, the cartridge may need to be changed every two to three months and very often, these are more costly cartridges. Be sure to investigate this before selecting a no-water urinal.
How much should we budget in annual costs for maintaining a waterless urinal?
This varies, and we can only speak for our waterless urinals. Over the course of the year, the cartridges will need to be changed about two to four times per year. These cartridges cost, on average, $9 to $15. Also, a few ounces of liquid sealant, such as BlueSeal®, must be added to the cartridge to block odors from being released into the restroom. BlueSeal is a very cost-effective product. This makes the total yearly maintenance cost per urinal approximately $50.
In perspective, each time the flush mechanism on one conventional urinal must be repaired or replaced, expect to pay $60 to $250.
Where can we select waterless urinals?
We always suggest working with a plumbing distributor whenever possible. A plumbing distributor will understand your specific needs and help you select the best waterless urinal model to address those needs. Of course, several online retailers also market waterless urinals. However, many consumers purchase waterless urinals online with few, if any problems.
What are the main problems with no-water urinals?
Unlike a toilet, conventional urinal, or faucet, a waterless urinal has no mechanical parts that can fail, so it has few if any problems. Should the urinal cartridge become clogged, usually due to the accumulation of urine particle deposits, this can easily be corrected by replacing the cartridge per manufacturer’s instructions. A plumber rarely needs to be called in to service a waterless urinal.
Here's the big picture.
Waterless urinals are a practical solution for all facilities, especially those in drought-prone areas or with many restrooms. They are also cost-effective and reduce building operating costs, giving them a remarkably high return on the investment – something all building owners would certainly welcome right now.
- Klaus
Klaus Reichardt, CEO & Founder at Waterless Co Inc. He is widely known as a thought leader and influencer when it comes to water related issues. Waterless company helps facilities use water more efficiently, reduce water consumption, and lower operating costs.
As Ground Water Dwindles, So Does Our Water Future 🔮
In the past few years, there has been a notable change in how we discuss water conditions in the U.S. and other parts of the world. Instead of discussing precipitation and rainfall, we’re going underground. It’s all about aquifers now.
⏳Since the beginning of time, vast volumes of water have been stored underground – just waiting to be tapped. But now we’re going too far. At least in the U.S., we are depleting ground water faster than ever before. And these aquifers are not being refilled – at least fast enough to compensate for how much is being pumped out.
This is because we are all becoming more dependent on ground water, more than ever before. Using it has become essential to everyday American life, for farming, cooling massive data storage centers, and mining, drilling, and other forms of industry.
🧑🏫Given the widespread and increasing reliance on ground water, what are the potential long-term consequences of this over-pumping? The implications could be significant and far-reaching.
Here are some takeaways you should be aware of:
📣The danger is worse than most of us realize.
According to a New York Times study, 45 percent of the aquifers in the country “showed a statistically significant decline in water levels since 1980. Four in ten sites reached record-low water levels during the past decade, and last year (referring to 2022) was the worst yet.”
This trend threatens entire communities and is happening now in places like Iowa, which is very dependent on groundwater for farming and industry.
🍲Reduced ground water supplies threaten our status as a food superpower.
Since World War II, America has been viewed as more than a military superpower. It’s also been viewed as a food superpower. It has always been one of the world’s largest exporters of corn, soybeans, some fruits and vegetables, and cotton. Groundwater depletion is threatening to bring that dominance to an end.
Just look at what’s happening to Kansas. Three million acres of land no longer have enough ground water to support large-scale agriculture. And forget traditional precipitation. As of June 2024:
· Twenty percent of Kansas is in severe drought.
· Twenty-four percent in moderate drought
· The rest of the state is in abnormally dry conditions.
🌊The challenge has moved east.
Many of us believe the west is most impacted by the aquifer problem. Think again. In the Maryland suburbs, 75 percent of the aquifers currently monitored have seen water levels drop since 1980, some by more than one hundred feet. It’s expected that ground water in these suburbs near Washington, DC, will run out of water in about a decade.
To survive, what these suburbs will do is draw water from aquifers in other states, depleting their water resources in the process.
😞Nature hates a vacuum.
Let’s assume a huge groundwater source in Utah has been totally pumped out. Now there is empty space where the water was once stored. Expect the surface to collapse in these areas. This is already happening in parts of Utah and other western states. This means homes, industry, and entire communities sitting atop these former aquifers are likely to collapse as well, as if an earthquake hit the area.
🏛️Dealing with the challenge.
Like it or not, more regulations of groundwater are urgently needed. There are regulations in most states about the use of groundwater, but they are not always enforced or have not kept up with the many changing demands on this water.
This will need to change.
🏛️But in the interim - and for the long-term - water efficiency is the only answer. For instance, using water only when and where needed is the most efficient way to consume water. We are already seeing this happening in commercial restrooms, which use staggering amounts of water. More efficient toilets, faucets, showers, and urinals are being installed.
As to urinals, what is increasingly happening is the installation of no water urinals. Most areas of the country and the world have come to realize water is simply not necessary for urinals.
-Klaus
-Klaus Reichardt is CEO and founder of Waterless Co, Inc., a pioneer in advancing water efficiency. Reichardt is a frequent author and presenter who discusses water conservation issues. He can be reached at klaus@waterless.com
