Arumloo, a water-efficient toilet company, has been implementing its water-conscious toilets in both residential and commercial spaces. The company’s signature toilet uses less than two litres of water per flush, as opposed to conventional toilets that use between six and nine litres per flush.

This represents a 70% decrease in water usage. Arumloo offers a calculator on their website that calculates an estimated cost savings based on their flushing system versus a traditional one. In an average middle-income household with five people and two toilets, the total savings amount to R3 422 per year, roughly 68 438 litres, which is a two-year return on investment.

The design is inspired by the Arum Lily, and uses a vortex flush with a water seal to prevent odours and blockages. Arumloo designed their toilet in both ceramic and plastic formats to look and behave like a ‘regular’ toilet, an important factor for their consumer base.

Recognition

Arumloo was recently awarded the Gold Award in the Eco-Friendly Home Products category by the Eco-Logic Award committee. The Eco-Logic Awards recognise South African companies that truly embody the principles of resource efficiency, sustainability, and circular economic thinking.

Awards like these matter as they highlight the work done in South Africa to address the issues the country faces. In the case of Arumloo, the Eco-Logic Awards committee say, “this is a remarkable achievement in sustainable living and water-efficient bathroom design”, noting that the company makes a practical solution to both environmental and cost concerns.