Taking the “waste” out of wastewater
As appetite for the world’s most important resource continues to grow – from water use in industrial processes and agriculture to intensity of urban demand – nextGen is setting out …
Turning toilet paper into new roads – a circular economy masterclass
Rethinking what we consider waste could help water treatment plants unlock a range of new sustainable solutions for society – like using purified toilet paper to build greener roads. Municipal …
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The circular economy of water is not as new as you think
Over 25 years ago, a group of Dutch water companies came together to make the most of the waste they were generating – and now they barely consider it waste …
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Water Innovation Europe 2020
‘A Water-Smart Society For A Post-COVID19 Green Deal’, Water Europe took its entire event digital 22-26 June, complete with an innovative exhibition area, which included NextGen. The digital nature …
How increased engagement enables a circular economy
An economic system that is solely designed for growth and resource consumption is a dead end. More and more people realize that a circular economy (CE) is the only way …
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Communities of practice at the center of circular water solutions
Communities of Practice (CoPs) have been a pillar of NextGen’s drive to create a transition towards the circular economy that is shared and supported widely. It is now the topic …
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Unlocking hidden potential in the water cycle
Water, minerals, energy… three of our most precious and vital resources – essential for life and our daily lives. Our demand and consumption of all three is growing rapidly, meaning …
Water Innovation: navigating the ‘nexus’
NextGen spoke to a number of thought leaders and innovators at Water Innovation Europe 2019 about the circular economy and intricacies of the water-energy nexus. Moderating a panel was …
Resource Recovery: IWA event report
A joint workshop “H2020 Water Innovations for sustainable impacts in industries and utilities” was held in conjunction with the 3rd IWA Resource Recovery Conference, September 2019 and hosted by Smart …
Resource recovery innovation centre launched at nextgen demo case
NextGen partner Severn Trent has just opened its multi-million pound testbed for water solutions in the circular economy. The site is a demonstration case for the project, with a focus …
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