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Countries: India
Basins: Bay of Bengal (254) (Krishna)
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Water Use Efficiency (SDG 6.4)
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Water Recycling and Reuse
Progress to Date: 60% Reduce freshwater withdrawals
Services Needed: Financial support
Desired Partner: Investor
Language: English
Start & End Dates: Jan. 01, 2019  »  Ongoing
Project Website: p 54 - s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/ungc-production/attachment...
Contextual Condition(s): PHYSICAL: Groundwater management
Additional Benefits: Long-term partnership(s) created
Beneficiaries: Ecosystems
Planning & Implementation Time: More than 3 years
Primary Funding Source: pool
Project Challenges: RESOURCES: Lack of financial resources
Project Source: CEO Water Mandate
Profile Completion: 87%

Project Overview

Ramatex facility in Suzhou, China, installed state-of-the-art wastewater treatment technology. That made the plantÕs treated wastewater significantly cleaner than discharge regulations required, so it was relatively easy and cost-effective to install a wastewater recycling system. By the end of FY19, that commercially available recycling system helped Ramatex reduce its freshwater withdrawals by 60% from its FY16 baseline. Ramatex also proved possible what many in the textil…

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Ramatex facility in Suzhou, China, installed state-of-the-art wastewater treatment technology. That made the plantÕs treated wastewater significantly cleaner than discharge regulations required, so it was relatively easy and cost-effective to install a wastewater recycling system. By the end of FY19, that commercially available recycling system helped Ramatex reduce its freshwater withdrawals by 60% from its FY16 baseline. Ramatex also proved possible what many in the textile industry did not think was achievable: reducing water use and complying with the industry standard ZDHC Wastewater Guidelines, which set quality standards for industrial wastewater discharges in the textile industry. This is good news not only for the region around Suzhou Ð which the World Resources Institute (WRI)67 has described as a high water-stress region Ð but also for nearby Taihu, one of ChinaÕs largest freshwater lakes and surrounding water systems long plagued by industrial pollution. Ramatex is contributing to the Chinese economy while protecting the environment, and its progress was key to NIKE achieving its water reduction target 18 months early.
Basin and/or Contextual Conditions: PHYSICAL: Groundwater management
Project Benefits: Long-term partnership(s) created
Indirect or Direct Beneficiaries: Ecosystems
Months & Implementing: More than 3 years
Primary Funding Source: Pool funding (i.e., joint funding of several partners)
Challenges: RESOURCES: Lack of financial resources

Project Narrative

We have already been working in the region as part of a collaborative research effort with Utrecht University, for the past year. Under this project, we have been able to develop a baseline study of the Delta that establishes the extent and causes of groundwater depletion. Based on this understanding we want to undertake a three pronged approach. First, in the upcoming year we would like to expand our citizen science program to develop a more holistic view of groundwater in the Delta (www.cseincauverydelta.org.in) Second, we will increase informational campaigns around groundwater awareness through local youth groups. Finally, we will pilot market based solutions to rejuvenate tanks. Specifically, finding higher value uses for Prosopis Julifora in tanks through sale of the biomass to Producer Gas plants.

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NIKE, Inc., based near Beaverton, Oregon, USA, is the world's leading designer, marketer and distributor of authentic athletic footwear, apparel, equipment and accessories for a wide variety of sports and fitness activities. Wholly-owned Nike subsidiaries include Converse Inc., which designs, … Learn More

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