Going Green with Quooker

November 1, 2023

As the original and only true 100-degree boiling water tap brand on the market, Quooker leads the way when it comes to innovative technology and design. Founded in 1970, Henri Peteri’s innovative concept of a boiling water tap has grown into one of the most used kitchen appliances for millions of households worldwide.

The way we are consuming water is changing. A large part of this shift is due to a growing awareness around our environmental footprints and collective social responsibility. Climate change is upon us and shows no signs of slowing down. Consumers are increasingly aware of their individual responsibility to help change. As more consumers are purchasing with their conscience, with sustainability increasingly at the forefront of their decisions, it has never been more important to find creative solutions that enable more responsible consumption. From its manufacturing processes and logistics through to product design and circularity, Quooker is revolutionising the industry and kitchens across the UK.

Save time, money and the planet with Quooker taps

Quooker taps have been designed to be incredibly energy efficient. Thanks to its state-of-the-art, patented high-vacuum insulated tank technology that prevents heat from escaping, all Quooker taps use minimal energy to keep the water in the tank at 110°C. Unlike an energy-guzzling kettle that uses 2,200 watts to boil 1.7 litres of water, a Quooker only uses 10 watts per day to keep water ready to use. Stored as steam, water only starts to boil when the tap is turned on and the temperature of the outflowing water drops to 100°C. While the water is coming out of the tap, the tank immediately replaces the exact amount extracted ready for the next use. This low standby power consumption has resulted in the company having the best energy rating in Europe (A-rating).

It also saves customers money. The cost of running a boiling water tap is 1p per litre delivered (which equates to approximately 3p per day considering the average usage of a UK household), the cost of boiling a full kettle which typically holds 1.5L, is 2.5p per boil. The comparison is evident, not to mention the savings on time wasted waiting for a kettle to boil. On average, you spend four months of your life waiting for a kettle to boil whereas a Quooker is far more convenient with instant results.

Energy and financial savings go hand in hand with impressive water savings with a Quooker. Unlike a kettle which is too often under or overfilled resulting in re-boiled or wasted water, Quooker’s precise water distribution technology gives radical water savings given there is zero water waste. For example, with Quooker’s CUBE, chilled water can be accessed instantly rather than having to run the tap for a while before it gets cold. With a PRO3 tank, homeowners can save up to 500 litres of water, with the COMBI tank this figure increases with up to 4,500 litres being saved per year.

Furthermore, thanks to the Quooker CUBE, taps fitted with this accessory can now dispense sparkling water at the touch of a button. With CUBE, the immediacy of super chilled, filtered and sparkling water can be enjoyed without having to wait or waste water. Shockingly, the average UK household uses 360 single-use plastic bottles per year. Given there are over 28.2 million households in the country, that is a substantial amount of plastic being thrown away after one use. But Quooker offers a solution. With one canister of C02, CUBE yields 60 litres of carbonated water which significantly reduces the need for this single-use plastic.

There has been a significant change in how people are drinking their water. Filtered water is increasingly important, especially in areas of hard water, so much so that around 70% of all Quooker taps purchased are now purchased alongside a Cold Water Filter or CUBE accessory. These products fit on to any existing Quooker model and help refine the quality of water, improving the taste and odour of water from the tap. These filters are able to process around 6,000 litres before needing to be replaced, providing a tangible solution to having to buy filtered water in a bottle. Dispensing precisely the amount of water needed at any given moment, CUBE ensures responsible and more sustainable consumption.

Taking its environmental responsibility seriously, Quooker is proud that all of its accessories are now circular products. Its cold-water filters, Scale Control and its CO2 cannisters can be all be returned to Quooker’s Return and Recover department. Rather than being put into landfill, they are repaired and re-filled ready for use again. As Quooker tanks are made from stainless steel in a vacuum, they are made without defect or tension points meaning the product has a far longer lifecycle than cheaper alternatives. Consumers can purchase with confidence that their tap will last, and keep performing, rather than contributing to electronic waste so prevalent within the sector.

The full Quooker range is also now entirely Kiwa certified. Industry approved, the certification demonstrates its products have undergone a robust, independent evaluation by an international testing, inspection and compliance (TIC) company.

Behind the tap with Quooker

As a business Quooker’s green ethos is evident throughout its entire value chain. From its renewable manufacturing processes and more environmentally friendly logistics, the company’s desire to deliver a world-class product and world-class service without leaving a damaging impact on the planet affects everything the company does.

In 2016, Quooker’s HQ premises were rebuilt and covered with 900 solar panels to ensure renewable energy makes up the majority of the company’s consumption. 53% of the electricity used is self-generated, the packaging is 88% renewable materials and 81% of waste is diverted from disposal.

Additionally, in 2022, Quooker partnered with the London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC) to introduce VN5 electric vans for all its UK engineers. Following the migration of Quooker’s account managers to environmentally friendly Tesla cars, the transition to electric vehicles means each van will emit 36.6 tonnes less CO2 emissions than a diesel engine over five years, saving an equivalent of 397 trees. Customers can therefore have complete peace of mind that they are making a sustainable choice from a company that cares.

Our mission to help the planet

At Quooker we strive for sustainability in all fields. With people and protection of the planet at the forefront of our minds. In 2016, our premises were rebuilt and covered with 900 solar panels. This supplies ALL of our energy needs! In our Return and Recover departments, we recycle old products and manage our waste flows in a sustainable way, in compliance with the WEEE (Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Act. In addition, a Quooker is easy to maintain which increases its longevity.

Climate change is upon us and is showing no immediate signs of slowing down. We must make conscious choices on an individual level in order to collectively expedite its prevention. We must consume less and make eco-friendly choices. Although it might feel like luxury to have filtered boiling, chilled and sparkling water on tap, a Quooker is a sustainable purchase. With a Quooker in the kitchen, you save water and energy and with a CUBE, you help to reduce the use of disposable plastic bottles.

For more information please visit quooker.com

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