Co-creating circular solutions in the water sector
As NextGen seeks to challenge embedded thinking and bring new solutions to life, it is essential that our processes to engage, refine and deploy are also circular. At our UK …
Taking the ‘waste’ out of wastewater
With so much of our most precious resource simply thrown away… how can we collectively re-evaluate, recycle and re-use our ‘waste’ water more effectively? NextGen’s Heather Smith of Cranfield University …
Harvesting energy and water from sewage gives northern Europe a sustainable edge
A new wastewater treatment plant in England will trial an approach that could help more European countries reuse higher amounts of water and generate cleaner energy too Climate change is …
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Dutch aquifers bank rainwater to help farmers avoid going bust
Climate change is increasing the risk of water shortages across Europe, but researchers in the Netherlands are hoping to ease pressure by generating a steady supply of clean water and …
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Closing the loop: residents help tackle a sustainable water supply
A test bed of measures to reduce water scarcity on the island of Gotland, Sweden is aiming to create a sustainable water supply. The cost-effective and resource-efficient techniques aim to …
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Mining sewage for fertilisers and energy to prevent water shortages
NextGen speaks to Horizon Magazine, the EU’s research & innovation publication Transforming the dirty water we flush down the drain into new products, such as clean energy and fertilisers, can help …
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Resilient cities prioritise water management
The Resilience and Sustainability Office of the City of Athens celebrated the third anniversary of its “Resilient Athens” programme by organising an event, 6 March 2019. Athens is part …
Leaving No One behind: UN report highlights growing water stress
Global water demand is expected to continue increasing at a similar rate until 2050, accounting for an increase of 20 to 30% above the current level of water use, mainly …
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Can wastewater be a source for innovative, green materials in the building industry?
workshop presenting NextGen & more @ Futurebuild 6 march 2019 Water loss is particularly acute in cities, which are hotspots for direct and indirect water consumption, wastewater and lost opportunities …
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Stakeholder engagement in Athens
Communities of Practice engage local communities and actors in adopting circular solutions The first exciting Community of Practice (CoP) for NextGen was held 21 February 2019 in Athens, Greece, for …