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Water Innovation Center of Excellence

Project  —  www.gapinc.com/content/gapinc/html/media/pressrelease/2019/m...

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Area: 5888268 km2
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Brazil; Peru; Suriname; France; Colombia; Guyana; Bolivia; Venezuela; Ecuador
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Santa Cruz; Manaus; La Paz
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Countries: India
Basins: Arabian Sea (253) (Indus)
Project SDGs:
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Increase Access to Water, Sanitation, Hygiene (SDG 6.1 & 6.2)
Water Use Efficiency (SDG 6.4)
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Industrial Wastewater
Progress to Date: 1.7 billion liters of fresh water saved annually
Services Needed: No services needed/offered
Desired Partner: Business
Language: English
Start & End Dates: Jan. 01, 2020  »  Ongoing
Project Website: www.gapinc.com/content/gapinc/html/media/pressrelease/2019/m...
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Project Overview

Gap Inc. and longtime sourcing and franchise partner Arvind Limited launched this Center of Excellence to catalyze innovative water scarcity solutions for the apparel industry. The new innovation center, opening in 2020, will promote the adoption of proven, scalable strategies and technology to reduce water use by the textile manufacturing industry.

The center's features will include:

  • Exhibits of water management best practices and recycling technologies
  • A library
  • Lab space…

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Gap Inc. and longtime sourcing and franchise partner Arvind Limited launched this Center of Excellence to catalyze innovative water scarcity solutions for the apparel industry. The new innovation center, opening in 2020, will promote the adoption of proven, scalable strategies and technology to reduce water use by the textile manufacturing industry.

The center's features will include:

  • Exhibits of water management best practices and recycling technologies
  • A library
  • Lab space
  • Classrooms and conference space

Arvind and Gap Inc. will also open a new water treatment facility to eliminate the use of fresh water at Arvind’s denim mill in Ahmedabad, India. The facility will save three billion liters of fresh water by the end of 2020 and preserve the local community’s freshwater resources.

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www.gapinc.com

The Gap, Inc., commonly known as Gap Inc. or Gap, is an American worldwide clothing and accessories retailer. Our purpose is to be Inclusive, By Design. Gap Inc. includes apparel brands Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic, and Athleta. Learn More

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