Tag: sanitation

Latest Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) podcast explores role of business in water management. What are the strategies and practical solutions that businesses and institutions can implement the world over, to ensure that water – the most precious resource on...

Energy is required to pump, treat and heat water, and therefore the practice of using water efficiently and conserving water can help reduce greenhouse gas emission. Water & Wastewater Asia speaks with Satoshi Konagai, leader, LIXIL Water Technology, Asia-Pacific, to find out more.

Allows companies to generate disinfectant where and when they need it. De Nora has announced the launch of the ClorTec SD disinfectant generator. When used as directed, the ClorTec SD generator produces a ready-to-use (RTU) chlorine-disinfectant that kills 99.9%...

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Timor-Leste have signed a US$47 million loan to help provide safe, reliable, and affordable water supply and sanitation services to about 62,000 people living in Lospalos, Viqueque, and Same. The...

Four-year transdisciplinary research project to fill knowledge gaps in developed countries The invention of piped sanitation systems has been credited as one of the most significant medical milestones of the last century. People blessed with access to functioning toilets can often...

AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software, driving digital transformation for industrial organisations managing complex operational processes, reinforced its continued commitment to drive Sustainability through its Action for Good program through which 1% of its after-tax profits go to assisting global communities. As part of the program, employees at...

The Sanitation and Water for All (SWA) partnership has formed a Global Leadership Council (GLC), a high-level group of appointed SWA leaders to advocate for universal water, sanitation and hygiene. The high level group will advocate in the lead up...

India has made tremendous gain in eliminating open defecation in the last five years under its national sanitation programme, Swachh Bharat Mission (Clean India Mission). Access to a toilet facility has increased manifold, especially in rural areas, and prompted the question of...