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Asheville is Looking for New Approach to manage Water Treatment Sludge

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6 years ago

August 6, 2019

The three water treatment plants of Asheville city in North Carolina, United States produced around 1.3 million gallons of wastes after the completion of roughly 7.4 billion gallons of water in the past year. Following this, Asheville officials have recently taken the decision to implement the new system to manage water treatment sludge. Last year, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality imposed stricter controls on the list of materials that MSD could accept and this included the inclusion of the city’s sludge into the plant.

Earlier, the plan was to send the residual to landfills but no such shipments have been implemented to date and the sludge is being placed in holding ponds at the city’s water treatment plants. At the beginning of 2019, the City Manager Debra Campbell authorized GHD Consulting Services to create a permanent solution for residuals disposal for the water treatment plants, in addition to installation of a drinking water plant (รับติดตั้งโรงงานน้ำดื่ม). In earlier times also, the handling of Asheville’s sludge had changed and the contract for residuals was given to MSD. But later, the option of MSD for disposal for large volumes was left out as it was not a sustainable residuals management option.

Right now, Asheville is planning to throw its sludge out with the trash and the cost for the first year operation has also increased significantly to reach $295,000. In the year 2018, the total spending on residual management was just limited to $110,000. One of the prominent reasons for the high price is the increasing transportation cost of shifting the waste to a distance of 137 miles across the state to Concord, located in the northeast of Charlotte.

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Turkish Textile Giant Sun Textile Solution Proposal for Drought

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12 hours ago

February 4, 2025

Jenny Jackson

While the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations (UN) are seeking solutions to combat drought through various projects, Ekoten Textile, a subsidiary of Turkey’s textile giant Sun Textile, has developed a groundbreaking project in collaboration with a technology startup to minimize the intensive water consumption in the textile industry. This pioneering project, the first of its kind globally, will enable the recycling and reuse of up to 90% of the water used in textile production.

Drought is one of the most pressing issues facing the world today. According to WHO data, 40% of the global population is struggling with water scarcity. By 2030, up to 700 million people could be forced to migrate due to drought. The unconscious use of water in global production processes plays a significant role in the rapid depletion of clean water resources.

The textile industry is one of the sectors with the highest water consumption. In Turkey, while the food industry consumes 22% of the water used for industrial purposes, the textile sector follows closely with 18%. For instance, producing an average of 40 tons of products daily requires 2,500 tons of water, equivalent to the daily water consumption of approximately 10,000 people.

CLEAN WATER RESOURCES FOR HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE EVERY DAY!

In textile production, where clean water resources are heavily consumed, the innovative success of the Turkish company stands out as a global best practice. This initiative will shape the future of the industry. The wastewater recycling project, developed through intensive R&D efforts, will ensure that over 90% of the required water is sourced from recycled supplies.

The reuse of wastewater in production will transform the fate of countries operating in the textile sector. By preventing the use of clean water resources for textile production, this project will free up clean water sources that can meet the daily needs of hundreds of thousands of people.

R&D ACTIVITIES IN 38 COUNTRIES WITH 380 PARTNERS!

Sun Textile places great emphasis on R&D activities, conducting research and development efforts with 380 partners across 38 countries. Sun Textile and its subsidiary Ekoten Textile export nearly 90% of their production, solidifying their identity as a leading exporter. The company ships products to numerous destinations worldwide, including European countries, the UK, and the US. Sun Textile, the leading ready-to-wear exporter in the Aegean Region, achieved a consolidated turnover of 250 million euros in the third quarter of 2024, continuing its active growth trajectory.

OFFERING CUSTOM DESIGNS TO CUSTOMERS

Sun Textile provides its own designed collections to leading brands in Europe and the UK. Ekoten Textile, its subsidiary, is among the most respected knitted fabric manufacturers in Turkey and Europe.

With a dedicated sales team for each major customer group and five design offices in three different countries, Sun Textile creates designs tailored to its customers’ needs. Its largest clients include the Inditex Group, H&M, Jimmy Key, Tesco, Kiabi, Marks & Spencer, and Next.

Sun Textile also extends its sustainability approach to social responsibility, notably for its high ratio of female employees. The company, which went public in 2022, is also listed in dividend indexes.