water efficiency

Tailor-made industrial water

Water is a key component of local and national economies with the resource often a key input in a variety of...
Robert C. Brears
2 min read

Innovation in the face of water scarcity

Melbourne’s water is under pressure from population growth as well as the impacts of climate change. By 2028, it is projected...
Robert C. Brears
2 min read

Customer-centric water utilities

Water utilities are under increasing pressure to show customers value for the rates paid as well as enhance customer engagement and...
Robert C. Brears
1 min read

LA’s green growth plan in action

In the 21st century, cities will play an increasing role in developing the green economy. One city that is at the...
Robert C. Brears
1 min read

Building a better, stronger Sydney

The City of Sydney’s Sustainable Sydney 2030 Vision aims to create a green, global and connected city that has by 2030...
Robert C. Brears
1 min read

Melbourne’s water-efficient future

Between now and 2050, Melbourne’s population is projected to reach 8 million, up from its current 4.5 million inhabitants. To guide...
Robert C. Brears
2 min read

Europe’s green (blue) capital crowned

Oslo, the capital of Norway with a population of nearly 660,000, has won the European Green Capital Award for 2019 due...
Robert C. Brears
1 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

The Green Economy and the Water-Energy-Food Nexus

The Green Economy and the Water-Energy-Food Nexus argues that a variety of policies will be required to create synergies between the...
Robert C. Brears
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A future-proof wastewater resource plant

Traditionally, wastewater is seen as a burden that needs treating and disposing of. However, as demand for water grows and the...
Robert C. Brears
3 min read