GreenPlumbers

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GreenPlumbers
Industry plumbing, education
Founded2001 (2001), Melbourne, Australia
Headquarters,
Australia
Area served
Australia,
New Zealand,
United States,
Canada and
Mexico
Website greenplumbers.com

GreenPlumbers is an international training and accreditation program designed to help plumbers and tradesman understand their role in the environment and public health.[ citation needed ] The organization's goal is to train plumbers to promote the benefits of water conservation and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. The focus is on changing consumer and plumbing behavior through the use of energy efficiency and water-saving technologies.

GreenPlumbers is a global brand formed by the Master Plumbers & Mechanical Services Association (MPMSAA) [1] in Australia in 2000, [2] as a result of the severe drought in the country. The GreenPlumbers' curriculum was developed in conjunction with RMIT University (Melbourne) [3] and the Australian Greenhouse Gas Office.

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References

  1. "Plumber Melbourne Victoria - Master Plumbers - Master Plumbers". Archived from the original on 18 February 2017. Retrieved 2 January 2020.
  2. Green, Deborah (12 January 2011). Water Conservation for Small and Medium-Sized Utilities. American Water Works Association. p. 45. ISBN   978-1-61300-105-9.
  3. "RMIT University | Melbourne | Australia". Rmit.edu.au. 12 April 2019. Retrieved 9 June 2019.

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