by Paul O'Callaghan | Sep 30, 2010 | Articles, Downloads
In 2008 there was a total of $8.4Bn of Venture Capital invested in the CleanTech sector, however less than 2% of the total amount invested went into water technologies. The feedback from the Venture Capital world is that while they are interested in the water sector,...
by Paul O'Callaghan | Sep 30, 2010 | Articles, Downloads, News
We produce one type of water, potable water, we use it have ‘use once’ approach to water, currently, which would be the exact opposite of a cradle to cradle approach. We take fresh water filter it, chlorinate it, distribute it, lose anywhere from 30%-60% in that...
by Paul O'Callaghan | Sep 30, 2010 | Articles, Downloads, News
Every person produces approximately 1.2kg/annum of phosphorus. This is typically conveyed to a wastewater treatment plant. In the United Kingdom, the annual phosphorus load from human sources which is present in wastewater is therefore approximately 72,000 tonnes....
by Paul O'Callaghan | Sep 30, 2010 | Articles, Downloads, News
Saudi Water & Power Forum, Jeddah, October 12th – 14th 2009 There was discussion yesterday about the links between water and energy. I think a Decentralised approach to wastewater management and water re-use can help address both energy consumption and water...