Helping Businesses Manage Water Use
Author | : American Water Works Association |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 52 |
Release | : 1993 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : American Water Works Association |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 52 |
Release | : 1993 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : |
Author | : U.S. National Academy of Sciences |
Publisher | : National Academies Press |
Total Pages | : 243 |
Release | : 1999-03-09 |
Genre | : Political Science |
ISBN | : 030906421X |
This book is the result of a joint research effort led by the U.S. National Academy of Sciences and involving the Royal Scientific Society of Jordan, the Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities, and the Palestine Health Council. It discusses opportunities for enhancement of water supplies and avoidance of overexploitation of water resources in the Middle East. Based on the concept that ecosystem goods and services are essential to maintaining water quality and quantity, the book emphasizes conservation, improved use of current technologies, and water management approaches that are compatible with environmental quality.
Author | : Stuart Orr |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 78 |
Release | : 2017-09-08 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : 1351274422 |
Water is a resource under increased stress, with its management now cited as one of the greatest risks to business continuity and growth. This concise guide for professionals offers strategic steps for developing a corporate water stewardship strategy. It will enable you to: define business water risks, and the opportunities associated with those risks; explore, through sector-specific profiles, risks associated with regulation, reputation, external response and engagement, and physical incidents; develop a clear plan and process for creating, managing and mainstreaming a corporate water strategy; identify several initiatives and new risk tools that your company can use to stay on top of best practice in water management. With the advent of risk tools, and a growing list of testaments around business risk from water, we are now able to respond more appropriately to how this resource is impacted by and impacts upon business. Use this book as your guide as you begin to build your company's strategy around water.
Author | : William Sarni |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 194 |
Release | : 2013-10-08 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : 1136461663 |
This book unveils how the world in the twenty-first century will need to manage our most fundamental resource need, water. It outlines how stakeholders can improve water use in their homes, their businesses, and the world. In particular, it focuses on the role of stakeholders in crafting a twenty-first century paradigm for water. Investors not only drive innovation through direct investment in new technologies but also by highlighting risk and driving reporting and disclosure within the business community. Water Tech highlights the business drivers to address water related issues. These include business disruption, regulatory risk and reputational risk along with opportunities in the commercialization of innovative technologies such as desalination and water reuse and treatment. The authors argue that through increased attention on water scarcity through activities such as reporting and disclosure we are now accelerating innovation in the water industry. They show how we are just now capturing the true cost and value of water and this is creating opportunities for investors in the water sector. The text takes the reader through key aspects of emerging innovative technologies along with case studies and key issues on the path to commercialization. A roadmap of the opportunities in the water sector is presented based on interviews with leading authorities in the water field including innovators, investors, legal, regulatory experts and businesses.
Author | : Maite M. Aldaya |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 224 |
Release | : 2012-08-21 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : 1136538526 |
People use lots of water for drinking, cooking and washing, but significantly more for producing things such as food, paper and cotton clothes. The water footprint is an indicator of water use that looks at both direct and indirect water use of a consumer or producer. Indirect use refers to the 'virtual water' embedded in tradable goods and commodities, such as cereals, sugar or cotton. The water footprint of an individual, community or business is defined as the total volume of freshwater that is used to produce the goods and services consumed by the individual or community or produced by the business. This book offers a complete and up-to-date overview of the global standard on water footprint assessment as developed by the Water Footprint Network. More specifically it: o Provides a comprehensive set of methods for water footprint assessment o Shows how water footprints can be calculated for individual processes and products, as well as for consumers, nations and businesses o Contains detailed worked examples of how to calculate green, blue and grey water footprints o Describes how to assess the sustainability of the aggregated water footprint within a river basin or the water footprint of a specific product o Includes an extensive library of possible measures that can contribute to water footprint reduction
Author | : Charles Nehme |
Publisher | : Charles Nehme |
Total Pages | : 59 |
Release | : |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | : |
Water is essential for life, yet its availability and quality are increasingly under threat due to various factors such as population growth, climate change, and unsustainable water management practices. As we stand at a critical juncture in our relationship with water, it becomes imperative to reassess how we use and manage this precious resource. This book, Water Management Systems: Sustainable Solutions for Efficient Water Usage, aims to provide a comprehensive guide to understanding, implementing, and optimizing water management systems. Through the exploration of concepts such as rainwater harvesting, greywater recycling, and water-efficient fixtures, this book endeavors to equip readers with the knowledge and tools necessary to make informed decisions regarding water usage in both residential and commercial settings. In the following pages, readers will embark on a journey through the principles, practices, and real-world applications of sustainable water management. From the basics of rainwater harvesting to the intricacies of greywater recycling systems and the selection of water-efficient fixtures, each chapter offers valuable insights and practical advice for conserving water and minimizing waste. Drawing upon case studies, best practices, and emerging trends, this book not only seeks to inform but also to inspire action. Whether you are a homeowner looking to reduce your water footprint, a business owner seeking to implement cost-effective water management solutions, or a policymaker advocating for sustainable water practices, there is something here for you. Ultimately, this book underscores the importance of collective responsibility in safeguarding our planet's most precious resource. By embracing sustainable water management practices, we can not only mitigate the effects of water scarcity and pollution but also contribute to a healthier, more resilient future for generations to come. I invite you to join me on this journey towards sustainable water management, where every drop counts and every action makes a difference.
Author | : Steve Maxwell |
Publisher | : American Water Works Association |
Total Pages | : 261 |
Release | : 2011-01-12 |
Genre | : Water resources development |
ISBN | : 1613000731 |
Author | : William Sarni |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 270 |
Release | : 2012-05-23 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : 1136538585 |
In the past businesses have viewed water as a minimal operational cost and not a strategic issue. However, water has now emerged as a critical issue for both corporations and the public sector in response to increased water demand, climatic risks and potentially negative impacts on brand value. This innovative book provides up to date information on global water issues and describes how companies can not only address these challenges but also implement high value global water strategies. It shows: Why water is a critical business issue for companies which now face water risk to their operations and brands; How new concepts such as embedded water and virtual water are forcing companies to think differently about how they use water to manufacture products; That companies need to develop a corporate water strategy to manage it as a key business issue and capture the real value of water; How companies can develop partnerships with non-governmental organizations to implement water strategies
Author | : Huu Hao Ngo |
Publisher | : ASCE Press |
Total Pages | : 1083 |
Release | : 2016 |
Genre | : Green technology |
ISBN | : 9780784414422 |
The 28 chapters in this collection describe science-based principles and technological advances behind green technologies that can be effective solutions to pressing problems in sustainable water management.
Author | : Academy of Sciences of the Islamic Republic of Iran |
Publisher | : National Academies Press |
Total Pages | : 292 |
Release | : 2005-03-01 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0309181194 |
In December 2002, a group of specialists on water resources from the United States and Iran met in Tunis, Tunisia, for an interacademy workshop on water resources management, conservation, and recycling. This was the fourth interacademy workshop on a variety of topics held in 2002, the first year of such workshops. Tunis was selected as the location for the workshop because the Tunisian experience in addressing water conservation issues was of interest to the participants from both the United States and Iran. This report includes the agenda for the workshop, all of the papers that were presented, and the list of site visits.