The Eco Smart Plumber will educate and facilitate individual householders and businesses to undertake various changes to achieve efficient use of water and energy which collectively have a major impact on, the need for infrastructure and its ongoing operating cost, and the consequent sustainability of South Australia’s limited natural resources.

Specifically the program:

• Educates end users.
• Trains plumbers in environmentally sustainable plumbing practices.
• Encourages the adoption of efficient technology and products by end users.
  
• Creates a trained, knowledgeable and skilled labour pool capable of delivering sustainable plumbing solutions.
  
• Aligns and coordinates key industry stakeholders including, State Government, Local Government, SA Water, DOH, and PIA towards achieving a common objective.
  
• Advocates the required regulation to drive and ensure sustainable practices.
  
• Addresses inherent product and system design issues leading to improved efficiency
  
• Focuses the attention of materials, appliance and equipment manufacturers on development and commercialisation of new products, technologies and systems which drive and support sustainability