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Eutrophication is the process whereby water bodies such as lakes, rivers, oceans, aquifers and groundwater become over-enriched with nutrients, leading to the overgrowth of simple

Wastewater recovery involves treating wastewater with the goal of reintegrating it into industrial processes or for other purposes, such as surface cleaning that requires ultra-pure

ZDHC is a multi-stakeholder organization comprising over 320 signatories from across the industry including Brands, Suppliers, Solution Providers and Chemical Suppliers. The Roadmap to Zero

Zero liquid discharge (ZLD) is an engineering approach applied to wastewater treatment, aiming for the total reuse of wastewater and the complete elimination of liquid

Wastewater from the textile and leather industry has an average pH value much higher than 11-12, so a neutralization process is required before the wastewater

A Membrane Bio Reactor (MBR) combines a biological reactor with membranes, ensuring the complete removal of suspended solids, along with a further reduction in BOD,

Color is one of the most detected pollutants at the outlet of an industrial process. It is therefore very important its reduction/removal from wastewater. A

Through a complex filtration system and reconcentration it is possible to extract caustic soda and reconcentrate it at the required Baumè grade. The use of

By employing sophisticated filtration technologies, it becomes possible to extract a pure brine solution with a remarkably high salinity level, directly applicable to dyeing processes.

Reverse osmosis (RO) is a membrane treatment process mainly used to separate dissolved solutes from water. It is a process exploited by many industries, such

The bacteriological process relies entirely on the degradation of pollutants by a variety of microorganisms, including friendly bacteria, protozoa, amoebae, rotifers, typically found in nature.This

Biological treatment is a process applied to wastewater (industrial and/or domestic), utilizing microorganisms, typically bacteria in flake form. This biomass utilizes biodegradable organic substances present