A rainwater storage system is installed in conjunction to this, further reducing the need for municipal water.

The eWasha system has also recently been commissioned at First Car Rental’s Pomona and King Shaka Airport branch depots, with plans underway to use the recycled water in the toilet systems as well.

Melissa Storey, executive head of Marketing and Strategy for First Car Rental, says, “Water is precious and we all have to do our bit to conserve South Africa’s resources. The eWasha Washbay System will have a profound impact on water conservation and is certainly the way forward.”

First Car Rental is committed to inspiring green processes in the car rental industry. In 2010 First Car Rental launched the world’s first Green Mobile Checkout facility – Show & Go Mobile Checkout – that allows corporate clients to bypass the branch avoiding queues and paperwork.  The ‘green technology’ ensures the entire transaction from the online booking to closing off the contract after the rental period has ended, is paperless.

About First Car Rental

First Car Rental provides affordable car hire in South Africa, and internationally reaching over 125 countries. First Car Rental has more than 6 000 vehicles in use in South Africa and has 49 car rental branches, including branches at all major South African airports, business and tourist destinations.

First Car Rental is recognised as one of the top car rental companies in the country having been selected, for the fourth consecutive year, as one of South Africa’s Top 500 Best Managed Companies.

For more information on First Car Rental, visit: www.firstcarrental.co.za.