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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27. August 2024

‘Rebel of the water’ in stores from October

More and more droughts, more and more pollution, more and more corrupt exploitation. Our water is more endangered than we realise. There is bad news wherever you look. But in between there is a glimmer of hope – an encouragement. A new non-fiction book ‘Rebellin des Wassers’ will be published in October and is the first book by Dr Katrin Schuhen, Managing Director of Wasser 3.0. Together with Scorpio Verlag, we venture into the book, which has so many exciting things in store.
9. September 2024

Microplastic Analytics: EU plans are not enough

With the revised EU Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive, many wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) will finally be required to monitor microplastic levels – but only twice per year for those serving > 100,000 population equivalents (p.e.) and only once per year for WWTPs with >10,000 p.e. The question remains – is this sufficient? The answer: NO! How do we know this?
15. August 2024

Microplastic removal saves water, energy, and costs

Increasing legal regulations for polymers, plastics and microplastics, high costs for water, waste, energy, chemicals, and plant maintenance, as well as complex pollution scenarios - companies that use a lot of water, polymers and other chemicals in their processes are facing the challenge of realigning their environmental, waste and resource management. Wasser 3.0 PE-X® is an adaptive and complete solution for a sustainable and cost-efficient sustainability upgrade for industrial water treatment. Read our blog to find out how it works.