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    Free Webinar: A Circular Water Society - Greywater Recycling, February12, 12 - 1 pm ET

  • 12 February 2025
  • Start time : 12:00 PM
  • End time : 01:00 PM
  • Event Host : Green Home Institute
Free Webinar: A Circular Water Society - Greywater Recycling
Event Description

 

Water scarcity poses a significant challenge today, necessitating a society where both people and nature can thrive, irrespective of climate conditions. One promising solution is decentralized greywater recycling, which involves treating greywater from sources like baths, showers, and washing machines within individual buildings. This method can reduce potable water use and wastewater production by 25-45%, along with lowering energy consumption and CO2 emissions. The clean and safe reused water can serve purposes such as toilet flushing, washing machines, and outdoor irrigation. Emphasizing sustainability, this vision promotes water conservation while fostering partnerships with regulators, municipalities, and builders to create a water-conscious future. By advocating for this initiative, individuals can join a movement dedicated to sustainable living and proactive environmental stewardship, where water-saving practices become the norm and collectively shape a better future.

Learning Objectives -

1. Understand - that utilizing decentralized greywater recycling can significantly improve health outcomes by providing a safe and sustainable water source for non-potable uses, reducing reliance on limited potable water supplies.

2. Analyze -  the safety benefits of greywater systems which can minimize the energy consumption and carbon footprint associated with traditional water treatment processes, promoting a healthier environment.

3. Introduce -  initiatives focused on welfare by fostering community involvement in sustainable water practices, thereby enhancing social responsibility and collective action toward a flourishing ecosystem.

4. Articulate - the importance of partnerships among regulators, municipalities, and builders to implement decentralized water reuse mandates, ensuring that all members of the community have access to safe and sufficient water resources.

 

  • Host Company/Organization Name
    • Green Home Institute
  • Speakers / Presenters
    • Melissa Lubitz is the Director of Business Development for Hydraloop in North America. She studied Environmental Biology at Western University and went on to complete her diploma in Environmental Technology at Fanshawe College with a water focus. She began her career working with one of the leading UV disinfection manufacturers, heading up technical support, validation coordination and corporate training for the organization.
  • Cost
    • FREE Event
  • Event type
    • Online/Webinar

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