Transitioning the water industry with the circular economy
Water Services Association of Australia, 2021
It’s hard to find a more circular business than water. All water on Earth is used and reused in an endless cycle. The concept of the circular economy has been gaining traction locally and globally over the past decade and has many benefits for customers, the broader community, the environment and utilities.
This paper outlines the key building blocks required for a utility to transition to a circular economy as well as the value proposition and the many benefits to customers and the broader community, the environment and to utilities themselves.