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Bold. Conservation

Bold. Conservation
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Bold. Conservation. Faucets. Shower heads. Toilets.

Saving without sacrificing. It’s bold. It’s Kohler. Performance. Water. We’ve never been comfortable with the idea of conservation as making do with less. Rather, we believe it’s about expecting more. That’s why our commitment to conservation is first and foremost a commitment to offering our customers water-saving options that perform beyond expectation. So you can save without sacrificing. Conservation doesn’t have to mean sacrifice. With Kohler, that means you won’t sacrifice design, performance or affordability. Our water-saving faucets, showerheads and toilets deliver the smart...

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Purist® 1.75 gpm multifunction handshower in Polished Chrome. K-978-CP

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Kohler. Legacy. Working toward sustainability is an ongoing journey for Kohler, and creating water-conserving products has been a key component since the 1970s. But to truly have an impact today requires something more – a willingness to take chances, a propensity for innovation and a commitment to making the world a better place. Fortunately, Kohler has a tradition of all three. The seeds of sustainability were planted in 1913 when Walter Kohler worked with the Olmsted Brothers to develop the first of two 50-year plans for the green spaces of the Kohler Co. campus and the Village of...

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So-called “free goods” such as sunshine and fresh air may be of more real worth than most economic goods. – Walter J. Kohler, 1934

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Environmental Footprint. Net Zero. Our sustainability goal of a net zero carbon and solid waste footprint by 2035 requires committed action right now, so we’re focusing our efforts in some key areas: ENERGY Kohler has been incorporating energy efficiency and reducing dependence on natural gas since the 1970s when we installed waste-heat recovery systems to capture and reuse pottery kiln exhaust. We recognize that global climate change today calls for dramatic action. Reworking our energy and greenhouse gas management to reduce energy use and carbon emissions in operations allows us to...

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Excellence Award Winner Conservation. Partner. Combined, our efforts make a world of difference. EPA – WaterSense® Kohler was awarded Manufacturing Partner of the Year in 2008 and 2009 by the Environmental Protection Agency. The award recognizes Kohler’s commitment to advancing the WaterSense mission, increasing awareness of the WaterSense program in a measureable way and demonstrating overall excellence in the water-efficiency arena. In 2010, Kohler earned a WaterSense Excellence Award in Strategic Collaboration for continued leadership in water efficiency, which included reaching out to...

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To truly have an impact on the global environment, we believe collaborating with organizations and other businesses working toward sustainability is essential. Alliance for Water Efciency The Alliance for Water Efciency serves as a North American advocate for waterefcient products and programs and provides information and assistance on water-conservation efforts. United States Green Building Council Platinum Sponsor of Greenbuild 2011 in Toronto, Kohler is a member of the USGBC and endorses its mission to transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built and operated to...

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Sometimes boldness is about clarity. A clear vision backed by action. Our vision is simple: create water-saving products people love to use. The action: just install, save and enjoy. As a global concern, conserving water affects us all. Why conserve water? Perhaps you’ve been fortunate enough to live in a water-rich environment and haven’t yet felt the impact of increasing water shortages, and you’re wondering what water conservation can possibly have to do with you. For starters, we know that Less than 1% of the world’s freshwater supply is accessible for human use Nearly one billion...

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Saile® 0.8/1.6 gpf one-piece toilet with dual-flush technology in White. K-3564-0

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Simple Savings. 39,000 gallons. Three easy ways to embrace conservation without reservation. Just by using water-efficient plumbing products, the average American can reduce his or her daily water use from 70 to 43 gallons. A family of four would save 39,000 gallons of water per year. To put things into perspective, that’s the equivalent of an entire backyard swimming pool - or - a lifetime of drinking water for 3 people - and - hundreds of dollars off your water bill

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Choose Faucets with Water-Saving Aerators and save more than 14,700 gallons of water each year. Use Water-Conserving Showerheads or Handshowers and save over 7,700 gallons of water each year. Install High-Efficiency Toilets and save up to 16,500 gallons of water each year. NOTE: Based on average usage of a household of four. Purist® widespread bathroom sink faucet in Polished Chrome. K-14406-3-CP Purist 1.75 gpm multifunction handshower in Polished Chrome. K-978-CP Cimarron® Comfort Height® 1.28 gpf toilet in White. K-3609-0

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It’s our mission to provide a single level of quality. You can depend on KOHLER water-saving products to deliver innovative design and lasting beauty. ® Inspired. Design. Conserving water shouldn’t compromise your style. This is the BOLD LOOK OF KOHLER®. These are the core elements every KOHLER kitchen and bath product delivers. You’ll find the same sophisticated look and feel of our standard products but with the advantage of tremendous water savings. Our wide selection of styles, technologies and colors provides our customers with choices, so the aesthetic, the experience and the level of...

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Forté® widespread bathroom sink faucet in Vibrant® Brushed Nickel. K-10272-4-BN Persuade® Curv Comfort Height® 1.0/1.6 gpf toilet with dual-flush technology in White. K-3723-0

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Pure. Performance. Conservation and performance. We guarantee both. How much will I save? WaterSense® labeled KOHLER® faucets with 1.5 gpm water-saving aerators offer a 45% water savings over older, less efcient 2.75 gpm faucets. For the average household, this can mean over 14,700 gallons of water saved each year and a reduction in monthly water bills. How much will I save? For an average family of four taking approximately ve-minute showers, our 1.75 gpm showerheads equal a 35% water savings over older, less efcient 2.75 gpm showerheads. In other words, you save 7,700 gallons of water per...

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