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25th November 2019
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International News
Products Get the natural stone look with Kinestone
Kitchenaid 'special products' extend opportunities for kitchen designers
WRAS approval secured for Abode 4 in 1 steaming hot water taps
WRAS is the UK standard against waste, misuse, undue consumption or contamination of the water supply, with approval meaning that these Abode Pronteau and Proboil products comply with the necessary regulations for new build and refurbishment projects. The art of making time: the mindful bathroom scene from Crosswater
Antique brass finish is a serene look for tradition bathrooms
BC Designs' latest bath launch brings a feminine touch to bathroom design
KBSA growth continues with two new members
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As you’re reading KBzine I can probably safely assume that you’re one of the lucky ones who can access a decent toilet when you need to and wash your hands afterwards. Sadly, more than four billion people aren’t as lucky and have to put up with the most appalling unsanitary conditions, with some not only unable to use a toilet but also having to source drinking water from a contaminated supply. I was about to say that it doesn’t bear thinking about, but of course it does and on November 19th each year - World Toilet Day - we do tend to think of those whose needs aren’t being met. There’s a story below about how Saniflo is helping kit out refrigerated trucks that are no longer used for transport, with bathroom facilities so that they can be used to accommodate the homeless. That’s a wonderful gesture and I’m hoping that many more companies will use their resources in future to help those in need lead more comfortable lives. Not that I’m advocating the use of trucks as homes, of course… we really should be doing better, shouldn’t we? Did you hear about the young girl who was hospitalised with constipation after her school removed the toilet tissue from the cubicles? Pupils were told to guess how much they might need and take just that amount with them into the cubicle, from the dispenser in the main washroom area. This left them too afraid to go to the toilet in case they ran out of tissue and – I understand – caused soiling problems amongst some. It reminded me of my early skiing trips to Eastern Europe when toilet attendants would hand out a few sheets for a small charge to those entering the washroom, which was pretty degrading for those of us not used to the concept… But we always had our own stash anyway - as, no doubt, will the pupils at this particular school before long. The headteacher has defended the move, saying it was to prevent blockages. I think it’s going to have the opposite effect and that the school will discover fairly early on that this type of controlled usage will create greater waste and more blockages, as children take more sheets than they need, ‘just in case. Then of course there’s the wasted water as they try to flush it all away. Sometimes people don’t think things through, do they? Yours,
 This Week's News
Saniflo supports charity that makes obsolete trucks into homes for up to 12 people
Celebrated on 19th November every year, World Toilet Day is about inspiring action to tackle the global sanitation crisis and help achieve Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6, which promises sanitation for all by 2030. Create the perfect contrast in the kitchen with Calacatta
Go clever in the kitchen with Blanco's Smart Tap Collection
Hilco Capital and Moores win Turnaround of the Year Award
Focus on greener distribution to continue for kitchen & bathroom distributors
An induction of range cookers creates a climate change for retailers
Modern neutrals with Caple's new Lyde kitchen
City Plumbing/PTS extends partnership with Teenage Cancer Trust
Bobtrade.com is the new online building supplies marketplace, currently taking the construction industry by storm. Headed up by CEO Shneor, Bobtrade is revolutionising the sector by connecting builders and merchants across the UK to deliver a more efficient way of buying and selling building materials. Smeg UK appoints Laura Jones as 'acting' head of products
Laura joins Smeg with a wealth of industry experience. Having previously held the position of product manager at Miele for eight years, she also worked at Le Creuset for a further four years in the same role. The KBzine Archive Search We keep an extensive archive of news stories and product information that have featured in past issues of The KBzine. If you would like to run a search of the The KBzine web site using the search tool below please just go ahead by entering in the name of the person, product or company or any other key words that you are looking for. How to contact us at The KBzine:
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