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Water Efficiency at Owens Corning Facilities

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Area: 5888268 km2
Countries:
Brazil; Peru; Suriname; France; Colombia; Guyana; Bolivia; Venezuela; Ecuador
Cities:
Santa Cruz; Manaus; La Paz
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Countries: United States of America
Basins: Arkansas & White River
Project SDGs:
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Water Use Efficiency (SDG 6.4)
Project Tags:
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Water Recycling and Reuse
Progress to Date: NA Improved water efficiency.
Services Needed: No services needed/offered
Desired Partner: Business
Language: English
Start & End Dates: Jan. 01, 2018  »  Ongoing
Contextual Condition(s): REGULATORY: Water-related product or operational standards
Additional Benefits: Better / more data on river basin conditions, Raised awareness of challenges among water users
Beneficiaries: Manufacturers
Planning & Implementation Time: More than 3 years
Financial Resources: Between $1,000 - $10,000 USD
Primary Funding Source: corporate
Project Challenges: Other
Project Source: CDP
Profile Completion: 80%

Project Overview

Our top priority has been to increase our water use efficiency through leak detection and repair, process improvements, water reuse and recycling. Increasing our water efficiency ensures that we are able to best use natural resources, reduce wear on our equipment and reduce operating costs. In sites where we need to treat water prior to use, it is in our best interest (financially and maintenance related) to minimize the amount of water that needs to be treated by minimizing…

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Our top priority has been to increase our water use efficiency through leak detection and repair, process improvements, water reuse and recycling. Increasing our water efficiency ensures that we are able to best use natural resources, reduce wear on our equipment and reduce operating costs. In sites where we need to treat water prior to use, it is in our best interest (financially and maintenance related) to minimize the amount of water that needs to be treated by minimizing the amount of water we use. We regularly monitor our intake water to stay abreast of any potential quantity issues. Our system is designed so that we can shift production to unaffected plants to avoid delays if an issue arises.

Project Results

Improved water efficiency.

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Basin and/or Contextual Conditions: REGULATORY: Water-related product or operational standards
Project Benefits: Better / more data on river basin conditions, Raised awareness of challenges among water users
Indirect or Direct Beneficiaries: Manufacturers
Months & Implementing: More than 3 years
Financial Resources: Between $1,000 - $10,000 USD
Primary Funding Source: Corporate funding
Challenges: Other

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Owens Corning is based out of Toledo, OH and is a global company that develops and produces insulation, roofing, and fiberglass composites. Learn More


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