Water sector sets course for the circular economy - Circular Water 2050 project

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Last updated: Feb 12, 2021

Summary

The recently published report ‘Stip op de horizon Circulair Water 2050’ (‘Point on the Circular Water 2050 horizon’) formulates objectives and future perspectives for the water sector for the efficient recovery of raw materials and energy from (waste)water streams.   This project focused on concretising the possible circular water cycle in 2050.

Problem

Societal challenges regarding the circular economy, climate adaptation and the sustainable energy transition.

Solution

Joint research programme aimed to contribute towards concretising the possible circular water cycle in 2050

Outcome

Published report ‘Stip op de horizon Circulair Water 2050’ (‘Point on the Circular Water 2050 horizon’). Produced by KWR, STOWA, AquaMinerals and the Energy and Raw Materials Factory, the report is a product of the Circular Water 2050 project, which is part of the Water in the Circular Economy (WiCE) joint research programme. his clearly involves more than achieving higher raw material efficiency.

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Date added: Feb 12, 2021

Last updated: Feb 12, 2021

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