Circular economy

Close-up of green wheat crops representing sustainable agriculture supported by fit-for-purpose recycled water in farming systems.

Fit-for-Purpose Recycled Water: Sustainable Solutions for Agriculture and Resource Efficiency

Fit-for-purpose recycled water is treated to match the quality needed for its specific use, ensuring safety and efficient resource use. This...
Robert C. Brears
4 min read
Close-up of a single water droplet creating ripples on a blue water surface, symbolizing purity and the value of water resources.

Water Recycling: A Sustainable Solution for All Sectors

Water recycling treats wastewater to meet the needs of specific applications. It plays a vital role in addressing water scarcity and...
Robert C. Brears
3 min read
Water ripple symbolizing clean and recycled water resources

Water Recycling for Security: Sustainable Solutions for a Resilient Future

Water recycling is vital for securing reliable water supplies as cities grow, the climate changes, and urban demand increases. By treating...
Robert C. Brears
4 min read

Books to Read in 2018

The Green Economy and the Water-Energy-Food Nexus ISBN: 978–1–137–58364–2 The Green Economy and the Water-Energy-Food Nexus...
Robert C. Brears
2 min read

Wastewater Treatment Plants Becoming Prosumers

Around the world, leading wastewater treatment plants (WWTP) are becoming prosumers: both a producer and consumer of energy. In regular WWTPs,...
Robert C. Brears
2 min read

Futuristic Grey+Green Infrastructure in Copenhagen

In 2018, Copenhagen’s new waste-to-energy plant will not only set the bar high for environmental performance but also for architectural integration...
Robert C. Brears
1 min read

Life Cycle Thinking to Save Water in Buildings

With Europe facing water scarcity, the European Union (EU) is applying a life cycle thinking framework called Level(s) to save water...
Robert C. Brears
3 min read

Future water utility: Wastewater is not waste

DC Water has created Blue Drop, a nonprofit organization, to market products and services as well as provide ratepayer relief from...
Robert C. Brears
1 min read

Scottish Water’s circular economy exploits

Scottish Water, which provides water and wastewater services to 2.49 million households and 152,000 businesses across Scotland, is contributing towards the...
Robert C. Brears
2 min read

Singapore’s low-carbon, efficient future

With rising greenhouse gas emissions and increasing resource scarcity, governments around the world are implementing a range of policies to increase...
Robert C. Brears
2 min read