water footprint management Articles
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The water footprint as an indicator for managing water resources: the case of Italian olive oil
Researchers, politicians and decision-makers continue to search for a recipe for sustainable economic growth. International interest is growing in the use of material indicators for evaluating the impact of human activities on natural systems. Water footprinting is becoming a popular way of understanding the total water input used to produce goods and services to help managers and policy makers ...
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Water Trends in water reuse for 2023: Water, from waste to resource
Approximately 3.5 billion people will be living in water-scarce areas by 2025, while water demand is expected to soar by 30% by 2050. The current situation calls for thought to be given to efficient alternatives that reduce the water footprint and optimize resource management. Consumers are also beginning to insist that companies should adopt environmental sustainability policies and actions. In ...
By Idrica
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Using an environmental management system to develop and implement a sustainability program
Sustainability is not just a buzzword for companies to say they are “going green,” it is now widely understood to be an effective business practice that can positively influence the environment and save money. The difficulty in implementing a sustainability program is finding appropriate resources and identifying and setting priorities consistent with an organization’s environmental policy. ...
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Pulp & Paper Water Treatment - A look at optimizing water resource management - Case Study
Application Case Study (Pulp/Paper Operations) The pulp and paper industry has traditionally been a consumer of large amounts of fresh water and power. Recently, increased focus has been given to the optimized efficiency of paper mills and to the environmental sustainability footprint of the industry. Therefore, water resource management has become a more critical factor facing the industry. ...
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Progressive Pulp Processes - Case Study
The pulp and paper industry is one of the largest industrial consumers of water resources within the U.S. and global economies. In the U.S., pulp and paper industry operations require, on average. 14.000 to 16.000 gal of water per metric ton of finished paper product. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Secretariat, paper mill operations globally use up to ...
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Primary Treatment Methods for Suspended Solids in Wastewater
Primary treatment methods for suspended solids in wastewater can seem like a daunting task. Indeed, when it comes to managing and treating wastewater, one of the biggest hurdle often is… The primary treatment of suspended solids in wastewater. This is what separates an average water management system from a sustainable one. However, if you don’t know how to effectively remove ...
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