No More Water Down the Drain
Heinz Hänni
Environmental Manager
McDonald’s Switzerland
Opportunity In most areas of Europe, residents are lucky to have
plenty of drinking water. It is one of the world’s most precious
resources, and McDonald’s Switzerland identifies this as a good
reason not to waste it.
Solution McDonald’s Switzerland installed Urimat dry urinals in all
of its restaurants. With its special siphon and large-scale float, this
system neutralizes all odors and helps to save significant amounts
of water.
Results The Urimat dry urinals help McDonald’s Switzerland save
about 45 million liters of water each year. This corresponds to about
10 percent of the total fresh water requirement and a corresponding
cost savings.