Industrial Resources
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3 Innovative Ways PepsiCo Is Implementing Circular Water Systems
8/18/2023
The pervasive and increasing incidence of water stress could perhaps be the most clear-cut consequence of climate change. As weather patterns become increasingly erratic and destructive, floods and drought are continuing to deplete water resources. We're no longer seeing predictable rainy and dry seasons to balance water tables. Couple this with growing and migrating populations that create an ever-increasing water demand, and the result is the undeniable water stress we're seeing globally.
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Michigan Pipeline Standoff Could Affect Water Protection And Indigenous Rights Across The U.S.
8/17/2023
Should states and Indigenous nations be able to influence energy projects they view as harmful or contrary to their laws and values? This question lies at the center of a heated debate over Enbridge Energy’s Line 5 pipeline, which carries oil and natural gas across Wisconsin and Michigan.
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Streamlining Water Treatment With Automation
8/15/2023
In today's fast-evolving world, industries find themselves amidst a technological whirlwind that's reshaping the landscape. This wave of change has raised the bar for both top-notch products and services, demanding exceptional quality delivered with maximum efficiency. This is where automation steps in, emerging as a transformative solution for industries aiming to supercharge productivity.
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Here's How Wastewater Facilities Could Tackle Food Waste, Generate Energy, And Slash Emissions
8/3/2023
Most Australian food waste ends up in landfill. Rotting in the absence of oxygen produces methane, a potent greenhouse gas. While some facilities capture this “landfill gas” to produce energy, or burn it off to release carbon dioxide instead, it’s a major contributor to climate change. Valuable resources such as water and nutrients are also wasted.
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WWEMA Window: The Evolving Industrial Sales Channel
7/19/2023
When I went to work for a manufacturer of mixing and aeration systems in the mid-1980s, all municipal sales were channeled through manufacturers’ representatives who covered their territories by networking with municipalities, consulting engineers, and contractors, and that same type of sales channel existed on the industrial side. This remains one of the major pathways for municipal sales today, but the industrial sales channel has changed markedly.
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Video: Getting Off The Water Grid, With Membranes
7/14/2023
Membranes have long been proven effective for a variety of applications, but certain other applications pose difficulties for the technology, mostly due to O&M concerns. Next-generation membranes, however, have the ability to overcome traditional challenges — just in time to meet requirements for greater contaminant removal and sustainability.
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ACC: Overly Broad PFAS Restrictions Could Endanger Healthcare Quality And Cost
7/14/2023
PFAS are under regulatory and legislative assault at the federal and state levels. In the zeal to eliminate some of these chemistries, however, regulators and lawmakers may undermine the ability to provide life-saving healthcare in the U.S.
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Ukraine Dam Breach Caused Economic, Agricultural, And Ecological Devastation That Will Last For Years
7/7/2023
When an explosion breached the Kakhovka Dam in Ukraine on June 6, 2023, much analysis focused on near-term impacts, including the flooding of the city of Kherson, threats to the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, and consequences for Ukrainian military forces’ expected spring offensive against Russian troops. But the most severe long-term effects will fall on Southeast Ukraine’s farmers.
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Mitigating Water Concerns With A Target-Setting Framework
7/7/2023
The Science Based Targets Network (SBTN) recently launched its new freshwater method, developed in collaboration with sustainability consulting firm Quantis to help companies reduce their impact on water systems and build long-term resilience to climate change.
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Extending Mine Pump Reliability
6/28/2023
Discover the solution that has helped a global miner experience improved reliability and reduced spending on spare parts and maintenance.