New report breaks down global water threats, builds hope with disruptive thinking and solutions


Water accounts for 70 percent of the Earth’s surface, leading some to believe that the threat of water scarcity is exaggerated. But, in reality, only 2.5 percent of that supply is fresh and useable, a harsh truth that reveals how limited our resources truly are.


The myth of global abundance is just one of many water challenges detailed in “Future of Water,” a new report published by Raconteur in association with the World Economic Forum and British Water. The report is direct in its discussion of the interconnected water crises that face our planet, from “Day Zero” scenarios in Tamil Nadu and 21 other cities in India to changes in the Earth’s rotation caused by depleted aquifers and melting ice sheets.


In response, industry leaders across the value chain – including DuPont Water Solutions – share their deep insight from the front lines in the fi ght to conserve and reuse water.


According to Alexander Lane, DuPont Water Solutions’ Commercial Director, large-scale collaboration and rethinking our holistic approach to resource management are necessary to mitigate the growing threat of water scarcity. From California to Kenya and Egypt to Australia, partnership is critical to advance science, change global perceptions and investigate new methodologies to better solve water challenges.


“Eighty percent of the water that is produced is released back to the environment. That’s already a source of reasonably well-treated water that should be tapped, rather than just letting it go down the drain,” he said. We need to shift our thinking from linear to circular: reduce usage fi rstly, yes, but also then look at ways we can recycle and treat the water we have.”


By innovating technologies and strategies to reclaim and purify wastewater, 95 percent of liquid discharge can be converted into a sustainable source of freshwater, all at a price point that is 60 percent lower than conventional solutions. A minimal liquid discharge approach is made possible by a proven suite of water treatment products – including ultrafi ltration, reverse osmosis, ion exchange and the use of ultraviolet light.


“Customised problem solving is the best way to meet the increasingly complex needs of end users across markets and applications,” said HP Nanda, DuPont Water Solutions’ Vice President. “Implementing one-size-fi ts-all water treatment is not effective or cost-effi cient. It is critical to pin-point the right products for a specifi c need, water quality, place and time. It’s a daunting challenge, but we at DuPont are fully capable and prepared to guide customers through this process, working collaboratively with other stakeholders.”


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50 years of cutting edge gas sensor technology


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Founded in 1968, Figaro Engineering, Inc. marks its 50th anniversary on October 18, 2019. Figaro began by manufacturing semiconductor- type LP gas sensors being adopted in LP gas leak alarms. Their application fi eld of gas sensors has expanded to a wide variety of applications such as various


gas species alarms, controls for microwave ovens, air purifi ers and air conditioners, and automobile damper controls. Figaro’s accumulated sensor sales have exceeded 350 million pieces worldwide.


Figaro’s fi rst gas sensor product was based on the gas sensing principle known as “semiconductor type”. From there they expanded their products into other technologies: catalytic, electrochemical, and optical types. The company’s target is to become “A department store for sensors”, i.e. to provide customers with any type of sensor.


In addition to expanding the Figaro product line, newly developed sensors such as coin type CO sensors and ultra-miniaturised MEMS have been commercialised in response to strong market demands for miniaturised size, low power consumption and high accuracy. Figaro is also supplying new sensors to satisfy the demand for multiple sensing points in the fi elds of IoT and AI. Figaro’s expertise in development and their volume production technology for high quality sensors enables them to annually supply over 20 million sensors worldwide.


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Industrial Scientifi c appoint Burke as General Manager


Industrial Scientifi c is pleased to announce that Parker Burke has joined the company as senior vice president and general manager. Parker will be responsible for leading Industrial Scientifi c’s global gas detection and iNet® businesses.


Parker worked most recently as vice president and general manager at Anderson-Negele, a Fortive operating company based in Fultonville, New York, that provides hygienic instrumentation solutions and services for processors of food, beverage, and life sciences products. Prior to leading Anderson-Negele, Parker was with Gilbarco Veeder-Root, where he held leadership positions in marketing, product management, and operations.


“Parker delivers impressive results, but even more impressive are his humility, thoughtful approach to leadership, and service to others,” said Justin McElhattan, president of Industrial Scientifi c. “We are pleased to welcome him to the company and look forward to his leadership.”


Parker holds a Bachelor of Science degree in systems engineering from the United States Naval Academy. Following graduation, he served as an offi cer in the U.S. Marine Corp for over 6 years. Parker also holds a Master of Business Administration from the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management


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THERE ARE OVER 300 LAKES BENEATH ANTARCTICA THAT ARE KEPT FROM FREEZING BY THE WARMTH OF THE EARTH’S CORE


ONE LITRE OF OIL CAN CONTAMINATE ONE MILLION LITRES OF WATER. IT’S IMPORTANT TO UNDERSTAND THAT WHEN YOU DISPOSE OF OIL IN THE SINK, IT AFFECTS A MILLION LITRES OF RECYCLABLE WATER.


’APPROXIMATELY 50 GLASSES OF WATER ARE NEEDED TO GROW ENOUGH ORANGES TO MAKE ONE GLASS OF ORANGE JUICE.


WATER EXPANDS BY APPROXIMATELY 9% WHEN FROZEN


THE WORLD BANK HAS ESTIMATED THAT AIR POLLUTION CAUSES A LOSS OF $225 BILLION PER YEAR TO THE GLOBAL ECONOMY.


JAMES 1 OF SCOTLAND WAS MURDERED IN A SEWER


IN 1939, 835 SHEEP WERE KILLED BY A SINGLE LIGHTNING STRIKE IN UTAH


15’C IS THE HIGHEST TEMPERATURE EVER RECORDED IN ANTARCTICA


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