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Water Efficiency in Digital Technology Manufacturing in Italy

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Water Efficiency in Digital Technology Manufacturing in Italy

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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: Italy
Basins: Po
Project SDGs:
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Water Quality (SDG 6.3)
Water Use Efficiency (SDG 6.4)
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Water Recycling and Reuse
Progress to Date: NA Improved water efficiency and reduced water footprint.
Services Needed: No services needed/offered
Desired Partner: Business
Language: English
Start & End Dates: Jan. 01, 2014  »  Ongoing
Contextual Condition(s): REGULATORY: Water-related product or operational standards
Additional Benefits: Raised awareness of challenges among water users
Beneficiaries: Manufacturers, Water utilities
Planning & Implementation Time: 6 - 12 months
Financial Resources: Between $1,000 - $10,000 USD
Primary Funding Source: corporate
Project Challenges: Other
Project Source: UN Global Compact
Profile Completion: 77%

Project Overview

ABB installed a fully closed loop process for the water cooling system at its measurement products facility in Occuccio (Italy) which uses significant amounts of water to cool machinery. Changing from a continuous-flow open loop system to closed loop reduced water use at this facility by 30%.

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Basin and/or Contextual Conditions: REGULATORY: Water-related product or operational standards
Project Benefits: Raised awareness of challenges among water users
Indirect or Direct Beneficiaries: Manufacturers, Water utilities
Months & Implementing: 6 - 12 months
Financial Resources: Between $1,000 - $10,000 USD
Primary Funding Source: Corporate funding
Challenges: Other

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