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(don't) Waste Water! | Water Tech to Solve the World Antoine Walter
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Currently in its 10th Season, the "(don't) Waste Water" podcast has already welcomed around 200 guests from Water Majors (SUEZ, Veolia, Jacobs, Xylem, Kemira, Evoqua, Aquatech, SKion Water...), Scale-Ups (Cambrian Innovation, Epic Cleantec, Liqtech, 374Water, Gingko Bioworks...), Start-Ups (Puraffinity, KETOS, 120Water, ZwitterCo, Membrion, Source...), Universities (Berkeley, the Columbia Water Center), Investment Funds (Sciens Water, Mazarine, Burnt Island Ventures...), Business Accelerators (Imagine H2O, Elemental...), Book Authors (Seth Siegel, David Sedlak, David Lloyd Owen...) or Market Intelligence Companies (BlueTech Research, Global Water Intelligence, World Bank, OECD, Isle Utilities...). Or simply water legends like Mina Guli or Andrew Benedek!
On the "(don't) Waste Water" podcast, I strive to make the Water Industry easy to understand for everyone, starting with water professionals, executives, and investors. Hence, he opens the microphone to seasoned, inspirational water experts to discuss their field of excellence.
No one can claim an all-around in-depth understanding of a matter as complex as Water. But piece by piece, you can rebuild the puzzle. With curiosity, patience, and passion, Antoine Walter explores topics such as Advanced Treatment Technologies, Water-Energy Nexus (Hydrogen, Lithium...), PFAS removal, Nature-Based Solutions, Wastewater Reuse, Distributed Water Treatments, Water Finance, and Water Entrepreneurship.
I actually firmly believe that regular listeners of the "(don't) Waste Water" podcast may, in the end, claim a "Water MBA!"
A particular field of interest is how innovation forms, grows and gets widely adopted in a complex and conservative field like the Water Industry. This may be one of the keys to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal n°6 - #SDG6.
ABOUT ME:
I'm a second-generation Water Professional - the legend says my dad traded excavator sessions for me in river banks against lunch invitations. I followed on this early start by completing a Master's in Hydraulics and Environmental Engineering, then won the "Golden Mission" contest organized by ENGIE (GDF-SUEZ).
This led me to travel the Asia-Pacific region for one year to explore, amongst others, water treatment in Hong Kong, desalination facilities in Melbourne, water distribution management in Jakarta, water innovation in Singapore or social water projects in New Delhi and Gujarat. All of that was documented in videos, blog articles, radio spots, and conferences in engineering and business schools (that's where I got hooked!)
I've then worked for SUEZ in Switzerland in strategic marketing, business development, and sales for the DACH and Nordic regions, with an emphasis on micropollutant removal.
I then joined GF Piping Systems in 2017 to take over the business development for the company's services in Europe, then for all Water Treatment and Lithium topics worldwide.
I've been a regular speaker at conferences on four continents, gave my first TEDx in 2022, and regularly acted as a host.
Since 2020, I've been hosting the "(don't) Waste Water" podcast and giving lectures in Business and Engineering schools.
I'm married, a happy father of three, and I'm French (nobody's perfect
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S11E7 - How Salinity Solutions Squeezes More Water out of Any Stream for Half the Energy
This water tech start-up turns reverse osmosis into a batch process, which divides the reject by more than two and at half the energy cost. How? Let's find out!
More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/
#️⃣ All the Links Mentioned in this Video #️⃣
Salinity Solutions' website: https://salinitysolutions.co.uk/
The crowdfunding platform they leveraged: https://www.crowdcube.com/
Innovate UK: https://www.ukri.org/councils/innovate-uk/
Cornish Lithium: https://cornishlithium.com/
SQM Lithium Ventures: https://sqmlitio.cl/acercando-el-capital-de-riesgo-a-los-negocios-tecnologicos-del-futuro-litio-agua-y-electromovilidad/
SUEZ signing with Salinity Solutions: https://smartwatermagazine.com/news/university-birmingham/suez-pilot-salinity-solutions-low-energy-reuse-technology-france
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⏰ TIME CODES ⏰
00:00 Introduction to Don't Waste Water Podcast
03:26 Innovations in Reverse Osmosis
06:14 Entrepreneurial Journey and Market Needs
13:40 Crowdfunding Success and Prototyping
16:36 Real-World Applications and Partnerships
21:54 Future Prospects and Market Expansion
24:02 The Long Road to Partnership with Suez
25:51 Challenges and Advice for Early-Stage Water Companies
29:43 Scaling Up and Commercializing Technology
32:22 Partnerships and Global Expansion
39:52 The Vision for Humanitarian Impact
41:48 Rapid Fire Questions and Final Thoughts
#ReverseOsmosis #ZLD #Lithium
About this Episode: Welcome to the (don't) Waste Water podcast! In each episode, Antoine Walter from DWW Media shares water, wastewater & water entrepreneurship stories. This show will teach you the water industry like you've never seen it. If you're asking how the water sector will overcome the water crises ahead, this water tech podcast is for you.
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"This is Reverse Osmosis - Just Better!" - Tim Naughton (Salinity Solutions)
Salinity Solutions: An innovative water technology company specializing in batch reverse osmosis. The company focuses on improving the efficiency of conventional reverse osmosis systems, achieving higher water recovery rates while reducing energy consumption and chemical usage. Their technology is particularly applicable in industries facing water scarcity and pollution issues, such as mining, zero liquid discharge (ZLD), and vertical farming.
Reverse osmosis (RO) is a widely used technology for water treatment, but it has significant drawbacks, including high energy consumption and waste production. Salinity Solutions, led by Tim Naughton, has developed a batch reverse osmosis process that addresses these issues by improving efficiency, reducing waste, and lowering chemical use. This innovative approach offers a more sustainable solution for water treatment needs.
Unique Insights:
Batch Process Innovation: Unlike traditional RO, batch reverse osmosis operates in a non-steady state with varying pressures, making it more efficient and easier to manage waste.
Market Adaptation: The primary challenge for batch RO is market adoption due to its process innovation rather than new technology. However, it offers significant improvements, making it a viable solution for many applications.
Humanitarian Roots: The technology was initially developed for humanitarian aid, utilizing solar energy for remote communities, and has evolved into a commercially viable solution addressing various industrial needs.
Key Ideas:
Reverse Osmosis Drawbacks: Traditional RO systems are energy-intensive, produce a lot of waste, and use significant amounts of chemicals, which limits their efficiency and sustainability.
Batch Reverse Osmosis: Salinity Solutions’ innovation involves a batch process that significantly improves efficiency, achieving up to 98% water recovery with half the energy consumption and reduced chemical usage.
Market Penetration Challenges: Although batch RO is not a new technology but a process innovation, its market adoption is hindered by the need for industries to adjust to its non-equilibrium operation.
Initial Development and Funding: The technology's development began as a volunteer project, leading to a government-funded program that helped commercialize the technology through substantial grants and investments.
Crowdfunding Success: Salinity Solutions successfully raised funds through Crowdcube, attracting over 2,000 shareholders and significantly exceeding their initial funding goals.
Strategic Partnerships: The company has formed key partnerships, including a joint venture in India for ZLD applications and collaborations with large companies like Suez, enhancing their market presence and credibility.
Technology Applications: The batch RO system is versatile, with applications ranging from lithium extraction in mining to phosphate removal in wastewater treatment and water reuse in agriculture.
Future Outlook: Salinity Solutions aims to become a leading technology in the desalination sector, with ambitions to use their technology for humanitarian aid projects, particularly in remote and water-stressed regions.
Counter-Intuitive Facts:
Efficiency Paradox: Achieving 98% water recovery in batch RO is not just 3% better than 95%, but twice as efficient in terms of outcomes.
Market Adoption: Despite being a superior process, batch RO faces market adoption challenges because it’s a process innovation, not a new technology.
Humanitarian Origin: The commercial technology originated from a humanitarian project aimed at providing solar-powered water solutions for remote communities.
Full Episode: https://dww.show/how-oxyle-destroys-pfas-with-the-energy-youd-actually-waste/
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More Water With Less Energy: the RO Batch Miracle?
Elon Musk believes that solving the Global Water Crisis is a matter of Better Desalination. Could it start with this revolutionary tech developed by Salinity Solutions?
Let's find out!
More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/
The full interview with Tim Naughton from Salinity Solutions will come out on Wednesday. Don't miss out!
Video version: https://youtu.be/InWaoDkVLNc
#️⃣ All the Links Mentioned in this Video #️⃣
Salinity Solutions' website: https://salinitysolutions.co.uk/
My conversation with Prakash Govindan (Co-Founder of Gradiant): https://dww.show/how-gradiant-became-the-first-and-only-water-tech-unicorn/
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Website: https://dww.show/podcast/
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🙋 QUESTION: What would you like me to cover next?
⏰ TIME CODES ⏰
00:00 Elon Musk's Bold Claim on Solving the Global Water Crisis
01:42 Introducing Tom Pankratz and Tech Idol
02:46 Highlighting Salinity Solutions and Their Innovations
04:41 The Mechanics of Batch Reverse Osmosis
09:51 Salinity Solutions' Real-World Applications and Partnerships
12:14 Scaling Up and Future Prospects
13:37 The Impact and Future of Salinity Solutions
#ReverseOsmosis #ZLD #Lithium
About this Episode: Welcome to the (don't) Waste Water podcast! In each episode, Antoine Walter from DWW Media shares water, wastewater & water entrepreneurship stories. This show will teach you the water industry like you've never seen it. If you're asking how the water sector will overcome the water crises ahead, this video is for you.
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The Economic Fiasco Behind the Global Water Crisis (It's Worse than you Think)
Water is underfunded yet crucial to keeping the economy afloat: that's what we knew... but it turns out worse. We're failing faster than expected, and we don't even manage to spend the money we have. Yet there's hope: let's dig in.
More #water insights?
Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/
#️⃣ All the Links Mentioned in this Video #️⃣
The World Bank's Funding a Water Secure Future report: https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/water/publication/funding-a-water-secure-future?trk=feed-detail_main-feed-card_feed-article-content
CDP's Water report: https://www.cdp.net/en/articles/media/new-data-reveals-us23-trillion-investment-opportunity-from-valuing-water
The Latest US EPA assessment: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/new-epa-survey-highlights-wastewater-infrastructure-needs-protect-waterbodies
The GWI/XPV White Paper on the 12.6 Trillion dollar opportunity: https://my.globalwaterintel-insights.com/l/2DC/watersecurityinvestment
My exploration of the 2.3 Trillion dollar opportunity identified by CDP in 2023: https://youtu.be/VFEtYFC0dUo
My full blog entry: https://dww.show/the-economic-fiasco-behind-the-global-water-crisis/
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Main Channel: http://youtube.com@AntoineWalterDWW
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Website: https://dww.show/podcast/
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🙋 QUESTION: What would you like me to cover next?
⏰ TIME CODES ⏰
00:00 Why is the World Struggling to Solve the Water Crisis?
01:00 Is $153.2 Billion enough?
03:17 The Hidden Inefficiencies in Water Utilities
05:30 Water Crisis: a Global Economic Threat?
07:49 From Crisis to $12.6 Trillion Opportunity
#SDG6 #WaterFinance #WaterInvestment
About this Episode: Welcome to the (don't) Waste Water podcast! In each episode, Antoine Walter from DWW Media shares water, wastewater & water entrepreneurship stories. This show will teach you the water industry like you've never seen it. If you're asking how the water sector will overcome the water crises ahead, this water tech podcast is for you.
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7 Insights from Fajer Mushtaq (Oxyle) in under 7 Minutes!
What can you apply from everything Fajer just shared? What can you steal and take home? Well, quite a lot if you ask me, starting with these seven insights I wrote down and number one:
1. Customer-Driven Development:
2. Pilot Strategically, and Prove Quickly
3. Build and Leverage Credibility:
4. Position your technology as Future-Proofing for your Customers
5. Prove your overall Sustainability in concrete terms
6. Build as much as possible on existing infrastructure
7. Data-Driven Customer Assurance:
And there you have it, my 7 insights from Fajer Mushtaq in under 7 minutes, if you disagree with my selection, tell me, and if you'd like to dive deeper, well listen to the full interview!
Remember, that episode came to you free of charge, but I would believe not free of value. It takes me quite some time to put all of those together every week, so all I'm asking is for you to help me distribute them! So take this episode, share it with a friend, a colleague, your boss, or your team, and I'll be back with another one next week!
Full Episode: https://dww.show/how-oxyle-destroys-pfas-with-the-energy-youd-actually-waste/
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S11E6 - How Oxyle Destroys PFAS with the Energy You'd Actually Waste
We know PFAS removal displaces the problem while PFAS destruction breaks the bank. Or so we thought: Oxyle thinks otherwise, and to understand why, listen to this!
More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/
#️⃣ All the Links Mentioned in this Video #️⃣
Oxyle's Website: https://oxyle.ch/
Come say Hi to Fajer on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fajer-mushtaq-0908/
Fajer's first appearance 4 years ago: https://dww.show/how-to-solve-a-global-challenge-in-an-easy-affordable-innovative-and-efficient-way/
My conversation on PFAS destruction with Julie Bliss Mullen from Aclarity: https://dww.show/how-aclarity-bootstrapped-its-journey-from-b2c-to-pfas-destruction/
My conversation on PFAS recycling with Henrik Hagemann from Purafinnity: https://dww.show/should-we-really-destroy-pfas-no-your-fridge-knows-a-better-way/
The only water tech unicorn (so far): https://dww.show/how-gradiant-became-the-first-and-only-water-tech-unicorn/
My blog entry on today's episode: https://dww.show/how-oxyle-destroys-pfas-with-the-energy-youd-actually-waste/
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Podcast Channel: http://youtube.com@dwwpodcast
Main Channel: http://youtube.com@AntoineWalterDWW
Smartlink: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water
Website: https://dww.show/podcast/
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🙋 QUESTION: What would you like me to cover next?
⏰ TIME CODES ⏰
00:00 In This Week's Episode
01:57 The Evolution of Oxyle: From Basement to Breakthrough
03:47 The Pivot: from Micropollutants to PFAS
13:23 The Science Behind Oxyle's PFAS Destruction Technology
27:40 The Future of PFAS Removal
38:45 Challenging the Status Quo: Oxyle's Mission and Vision
43:35 Navigating Water Treatment and Real-Time Monitoring
44:58 Is it possible to benchmark PFAS removal technologies?
48:08 The EPA's Conservative Approach to PFAS Treatment Recommendations
51:39 The European Market Opportunity for PFAS Treatment Technologies
55:18 Strategic Growth and Fundraising: Building a Sustainable Water Tech Company
59:06 Oxyle's Business Model
01:10:55 Rapid Fire Questions
01:15:56 7 Insights to Take Home
#PFAS #PFASDestruction #PFASRemoval
About this Episode: Welcome to the (don't) Waste Water podcast! In each episode, Antoine Walter from DWW Media shares water, wastewater & water entrepreneurship stories. This show will teach you the water industry like you've never seen it. If you're asking how the water sector will overcome the water crises ahead, this water tech podcast is for you.
Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.