Microplastics reuse & circular economy

Closing loops: New ways to reuse microplastics.

Waste, which includes microplastic agglomerates from our removal processes, are valuable materials. How these valuable remnants get back into value chains is part of our work in reuse.

Wasser 3.0 reuse ends linear action; treated waters and removed agglomerates are reused.

The key: circular economy solutions go hand in hand with resource conservation and environmental protection.

From the beginning of our feasibility studies and in the field of innovation transfer, we think about the end. This includes identifying reuse concepts for our microplastic removal products.

The waste products from Wasser 3.0 PE-X® become the basis for new products. Thermal incineration is the last option for us, if at all.

With our solutions, we deliver sustainable process design paired with measurable contributions to achieving the UN sustainability goals | © Wasser 3.0

#detectremovereuse: Circular economy strategy for (waste-)water treatment.

Through our reuse processes (embedded in the fully sustainable process design), we reduce the need for fossil resources, reduce the carbon footprint, and combine the requirements of Zero Waste and Circular Economy.

We work with you to develop modular and adaptive solutions for water without microplastics and micropollutants. At the same time, we deliver savings in energy, CO2, water, waste, and operating and maintenance costs. Through the multidimensional approach of microplastic-free production, you will not only achieve measurable contributions to the achievement of the UN sustainability goals, but you will also address tomorrow's requirements and regulations –  today.

We see wastewater treatment as a value-added process.

The treated waters can either be reused as process water or discharged as wastewater free of microplastics or micropollutants. For each application of our removal technology there is an individual as well as tailor-made reuse concept, depending on the pollutant composition and water properties.

We act based on current and future legislation and legal requirements, solution-focused and with measurable impact.

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12. June 2025

Removal of microplastics, PVA and PFAS from wastewater

Wastewater treatment plants are significant sources of microplastics and pollutants such as PFAS/PVA. Together with Van Remmen UV Technology we are developing innovative solutions for the future of clean water in the EU project UPSTREAM. Find out more in our blog.
6. June 2025

OPEN HOUSE 2025 – Introduction of exhibitors

The next OPEN HOUSE 2025 is just around the corner, taking place on 26 and 27 June 2025 at the EW Landau wastewater treatment plant. Visitors will have the unique opportunity to view and experience Wasser 3.0’s fields of activity on site, also through live demonstrations. It will also be the official Open Day event for the Horizon Europe projects REMEDIES and UPSTREAM, where partners will highlight their solutions for sustainable water systems in a real-world setting.