Is the Hydrogen Economy actually an Astounding Investment Opportunity?

with πŸŽ™οΈ Alena Fargere, Principal at SWEN Capital Partners and co-founder of the first European investment fund dedicated to renewable gases.

πŸ’§ SWEN Capital Partners, a benchmark player in sustainable investments in private equity, just announced the first closing of its second SWEN Impact Fund for Transition (SWIFT 2). It will be a direct contribution to decarbonizing the economy and creating jobs in France.

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18 Months Left to “Close the Gap”: Beware, the Water Clock is Ticking!

with πŸŽ™οΈ Mina Guli, CEO and Co-Founder of the Thirst Foundation, Director of the Antarctic Science Foundation, Director of the Global Water Partnership and Adventurer.

πŸ’§ The Thirst Foundation is dedicated to getting the global water crisis to the top of the agenda and driving innovation to use less water every day.

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Solid, Liquid, Gas, And… A Fourth Phase of Water?!

with πŸŽ™οΈ Gerald Pollack, Professor of Bioengineering at the University of Washington, Founding Editor-in-Chief of the WATER research journal, Executive Director of the Institute for Venture Science, and Author of – among other books – “The Fourth Phase of Water.”   

πŸ’§ The 4th Phase of Water, or Exclusion Water, is a semi-liquid or crystalline state of water that forms at the interface with hydrophilic surfaces. More on that in a second!

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How to treat PFAS out of Water and protect our Health, Economy, and Biodiversity

with πŸŽ™οΈ Henrik Hagemann is the CEO and Co-Founder of Puraffinity. Β Β 

πŸ’§ Puraffinity is a GreenTech Company that designs smart materials for environmental applications.​ Their cutting-edge material design and creative engineering approach may provide a new horizon to solve the daunting PFAS / Forever chemicals challenge we face.

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Do Nature-Based Solutions Work? These New Case Studies Will Verify It!

with πŸŽ™οΈ Silvana Di Sabatino, Professor of Atmospheric Physics at the University of Bologna, and coordinator of the OPERANDUM project.   

πŸ’§ The OPERANDUM Project aims at delivering the tools and methods for the validation of Nature-Based Solutions as a way to enhance resilience in European rural and natural territories by reducing hydro-meteorological risks.

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Can Nature-Based Solutions Better Protect Cities from Soaring Environmental Risks?

with πŸŽ™οΈ Marc Barra, Urban Ecologist specializing in nature-based solutions at Paris’ Agency for Biodiversity, in charge of the H2020 REGREEN project.  

πŸ’§ The REGREEN Project promotes urban livability through fostering nature-based solutions in Europe and China using evidence-based tools and improved urban governance to accelerate the transition towards green, equitable and healthy cities.

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The Magical Substance You Need to Green a Desert Actually Comes from Antarctica

Abdulla Alshehhi - Guest of the Don't Waste Water podcast

with πŸŽ™οΈ Abdulla Alshehhi, Managing Director of National Advisor Bureau Limited, CEO of Q2 General Cleaning, and Business Support Section Head at GASCO 

πŸ’§ National Advisor Bureau Limited leverages creativity and innovation to be a leading Consultant Firm For start-up businesses & Established Companies

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3 Paths to Reach SDG 6 by 2050: All Our Hopes are on #3!

David Lloyd Owen - Guest of the Don't Waste Water podcast - SDG 6 - Global Water Funding

with πŸŽ™οΈ David Lloyd Owen, Managing Director of Envisager, Columnist for Global Water Intelligence, Advisor on several boards, and author of “Global Water Funding.”

πŸ’§ In his Global Water Funding book, David Lloyd Owen discusses global progress towards fulfilling SDG 6, proposes alternative solutions to lack of funding, and examines the reasons why countries are failing at implementing safe and sustainable water and sanitation for all.

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Choosing the Best Suited Ozone Diffusion System. What does Data Say?

with πŸŽ™οΈ Jim Lauria, Vice President Sales and Marketing at the Mazzei Injector Company and Board Member at the International Ozone Association

πŸ’§ Mazzei Injector Company is a global leader in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of venturi injectors, flash reactors, and other high-efficiency mixing technologies and ozone diffusion systems.

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How to Speak Up and Empower More Young Water Professionals

Hasmik Barseghyan - Guest of the Don't Waste Water Podcast

with πŸŽ™οΈ Hasmik Barseghyan, President of the European Youth Parliament for Water, among other strategic roles at the World Water Quality Alliance, the World Energy Council, the International Secretariat for Water, or Woman in Climate and Energy.

πŸ’§ The EYPW aims to promote youth involvement in the water sector by increasing their awareness of water resource management issues and by fostering an understanding of citizenship and democracy.

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1001 Reasons Why, the Sustainability Puzzle is a Unique Opportunity

Alice Schmidt and Claudia Winkler, guests of the Don't Waste Water Podcast

with πŸŽ™οΈ Alice Schmidt, MBA lecturer, Adviser to the European Commission, and non-profit organizations like Extinction Rebellion, Protect our Winters, and Chair of the Board of Endeva e.V.

with πŸŽ™οΈ Claudia Winkler, CEO, and co-founder of Goood Mobile, Europe’s first B-Corp Certified telecom provider, and a Founding Partner of Adjacent Possible Network.

πŸ’§ Alice and Claudia are the Authors of “the Sustainability Puzzle,” a must-read addressing how systems thinking, circularity, climate action, and social transformation can improve health, wealth, and wellbeing for all.

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How Long Will it Take to Grow? The 4 Stages of Water Innovation.

Paul O'Callaghan - Guest of the Don't Waste Water Podcast

with πŸŽ™οΈ Paul O’Callaghan – Founder & CEO @ BlueTech Research 

πŸ’§ BlueTech Research analyzes innovative water technologies to transform your company. 

πŸ’§ Paul is also the executive producer & co-director of Netflix’s “Brave Blue World.” 

πŸ’§ … and as he noticed, that he still had some time on Saturdays, he just completed a Ph.D. on the Dynamics of Water Innovation! 

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How to Almost Double Treatment Capacity in About No Time

Thomas Debruyne - Guest of the Don't Waste Water Podcast

with πŸŽ™οΈ Β Thomas DEBRUYNE – Asia Pacific Digital Manager @ Veolia Water Technologies

πŸ’§ Thomas Debruyne is Asia-Pacific Digital Manager for Veolia Water Technologies. He also holds a role of Food & Beverage Market Segment Manager, and is a former Operation Director Network Services, and General Manager Smart Water Services.

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