Reuse & Wastewater
7 episodes
Treating what we flush as a supply rather than a problem. Episodes on water reuse, wastewater treatment and the utilities and startups recycling it, with Jay Bernas of HRSD, Aaron Tartakovsky of Epic Cleantec, Alexis de Kerchove of Xylem and Mansi Jain of DigitalPaani.
Policy & Scarcity Water Tech & Innovation PFAS & Water Quality Climate, Energy & Agriculture Reuse & Wastewater Finance & Founders Desalination & the Ocean All episodes
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Beyond the Flush: The Secret Life of Your Wastewater
Ravi Kurani
In this episode of Liquid Assets, Ravi Kurani sits down with Jay Bernas, CEO of the Hampton Roads Sanitation District (HRSD), to explore how one of the most innovative utilities in the world is turning "waste" into a high-value asset. Jay pulls back the curtain
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The Invisible Emissions in Wastewater: Tackling Fugitive Gas and Aging Assets
Ravi Kurani
In this episode of Liquid Assets, host Ravi Kurani sits down with Alexis de Kerchove, Senior Director for Client Sustainability at Xylem, to dismantle the myth that climate mitigation is a financial burden for water utilities. Alexis argues that the road to Net Zero is actually paved with
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Zero-Waste Construction and The Future of Water Recycling
Ravi Kurani
Construction is one of the largest global industries, driving urban transformation and environmental challenges; and water is at its heart.
Every day, construction sites around the world consume millions of gallons of fresh water and generate toxic runoff, silently contributing to water scarcity and pollution. From paintbrushes to
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Rethinking Water: How Urban Reuse and Innovative Tech Can Transform Our Cities
Ravi Kurani
"By connecting technical knowledge with indigenous wisdom, we can become smarter and wiser about how we manage our water resources." — Kyle Pickett
As the world grapples with an escalating water crisis, the need to rethink our approach to water management has never been more urgent. With
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How Smart Technology is Revolutionizing Wastewater Management
Ravi Kurani
Transforming wastewater management isn't just about technology; it's about orchestrating a symphony of insights, collaboration, and action to secure a sustainable future for our most precious resource: water.
The global water crisis is more pressing than ever, with 75% to 80% of the world&
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Water Scarcity: Transforming the Linear Water Economy into a Circular Model
Ravi Kurani
Water scarcity is an increasingly pressing global issue, exacerbated by factors such as population growth, urbanization, and climate change. Traditionally, our water usage follows a linear model: we extract water from the environment, treat it for various purposes, and then release the wastewater back into the environment. However,
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Turning Wastewater Into Gold - Catalyzing A Water Reuse Revolution
Ravi Kurani
"Water Recycling is one of the ways to make a difference on the Planet with Every Flush"
As global populations expand rapidly, water demand is projected to exceed supply by over 30% in 20 years. Yet today, just 5% of wastewater is recycled worldwide, representing a
