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Delivering Bright Whites with Green Initiatives – Ecolab Case Study (2017)

This case study explores the results of a U.S. linens provider working with Ecolab to reduce water consumption.

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Danone Dairy Plant Quenches Thirst Efficiently – Ecolab Case Study (2017)

In 2014, Danone asked Nalco Water to conduct a Mechanical, Operational, Chemical and Sustainability (MOCS) audit of the water treatment system of its dairy plants in Tchehov, Russia, resulting…

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West Coast Refinery Reduces Water Consumption – Ecolab Case Study (2017)

This case study examines the actions taken by a west coast refinery to enhance sustainability and operational performance by partnering with Nalco Champion.

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Water Reuse at a Mexicali Power Plant – Ecolab Case Study

This case study looks at the steps taken by Nalco Water to help reduce concentrations of calcium, sulfate, and chloride in a power plant’s cooling tower in order to…

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Ecolab Case Study: Ford Saves Water With Smart Technology (2017)

This case study explores how the collaboration between Ford and Nalco Water has focused on a Chicago assembly plant’s cooling towers and pre-treatment baths to reduce water use.

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The Digitization of Water: Intelligent Platforms for Water Abundance (2017)

This report describes how the Industrial Internet can be leveraged to implement intelligent water platforms.

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Polyester Plant Cools Down and Reduces Wetlands Discharge (2017)

Ecolab helped a polyester resins and fibers plant reduce the amount of wastewater sent to a municipal treatment plant by 29 million gallons of water annually using products containing…

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Italian Meat Processor Reduces Water and Energy Use – Ecolab Case Study (2017)

This case study shows how Nalco Water strategized to make Italian meat processor Inalca SpA’s operations more sustainable.

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Rainwater Capture and Storage for Drinking Water – an Iberdrola Case Study (2017)

This case study shows steps taken by Iberdrola SA to advance sustainable water use and the company’s commitment to meeting SDG 6.

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Detroit Hamtramck a General Motors Case Study (2017)

This case study explores how General Motors added an additional retention pond for storm water to a Detroit facility in order to reduce water withdrawals by 20% through rainwater…

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LafargeHolcim Philippines | Green Roof and Water Management in Philippines Government Office Building (2017)

This case study explores LafargeHolcim’s support of the Philippines government’s mission to protect the Laguna Lake area by providing an innovative green roof for the government’s new building which…

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Unilever | Improving Water Efficiency in Manufacturing (2017)

This case study looks at Unilever’s strategy to minimize manufacturing water use and its impact on watersheds.

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Rio Tinto | Optimizing the Efficient Use of Scarce Water Resources at Oyu Tolgoi Mine (2017)

Rio Tinto took multiple steps to optimize water use at the Oyo Tolgoi copper and gold mine located in Mongolia’s water scarce South province.

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Survival of the Driest – Olam’s Innovative Onion Breeding Program (2017)

Olam’s long-term selective breeding program to produce onions with higher solid content and lower water content, combined with a focus on optimizing irrigation in collaboration with the growers.

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Co-optimizing Solutions in Water and Agriculture (2017)

A deep-dive into solutions that deliver value to businesses and farming communities while paving the way to a more resilient future.

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The Elephant in the Boardroom: Why Unchecked Consumption is Not an Option (2017)

This discussion paper examines the need for companies to openly acknowledge and discuss the business dependency on consumption, exploring the topic through three different product examples – cars, beef,…

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Sweden Textile Water Initiative Guidelines (2017)

Sweden Textile Water Initiative is based on the idea that fashion brands must cooperate and follow common guidelines in order to achieve sustainable water use.

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ICMM Position Statement on Water Stewardship (2017)

This position statement sets out International Council on Mining & Metals (ICMM) members’ approach to water stewardship.

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Open Source: Water Innovation (2016)

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Navigating Rough Waters: Businesses and Investors Must Adapt for a Water-Stressed Future (2016)

This report is intended to inform both businesses and investors about the reality, risks, and opportunities of water stresses.

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Saving Water at a Gas-To-Liquids Refinery – Ecolab Case Study

Ecolab partnered with a major gas-to-liquids refinery in South Africa to mitigate its cooling water management challenges, helping to manage the refinery’s corrosion, microbial activity, and water consumption.

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Reducing Water Consumption at a Textile Service Operator in Europe – Ecolab Case Study (2015)

This case study explores how a partnership between Ecolab and a leading textile service operator in Europe has resulted in processes and solutions that deliver quality washed textiles, while…

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Water Savings for Steel Manufacturers – Ecolab Case Study (2015)

These case studies explore how Ecolab’s partnership with a Brazilian steel group, as well as its partnership with a Chinese steel producer, resulted in significant water savings for both…

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Replenish (2015)

This brief introduces WWF’s perspectives on replenish and how it can fit into broader water stewardship strategies.

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Water Use Guidance for Construction Product Manufacturers

Construction product manufacturers are becoming increasingly aware of the potential impact of variable supplies of suitable water and the risk this poses to their businesses. This good practice details…

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The Life Cycle of a Jean (2015)

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Support Your SME Suppliers (2015)

The United Nations Global Compact calls upon companies to support their small- and medium-sized enterprise (SME) suppliers to incorporate sustainability in their strategies and operations.

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Nalco Membrane Technology Helps Fertilizer Plant Reduce Water Use (2014)

This case study explores how Ecolab helped a fertilizer plant in Latin America achieve significant improvements in the performance of its reverse osmosis system with the help of 3D…

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Efficiency in Water Use: Guidance for the Upstream Onshore Oil and Gas Industry (2014)

This document provides good practice guidance for water management in upstream onshore oil and gas facilities.

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LS&Co. Water Recycle/Reuse Standard (2014)

Levi Strauss & Co. has issued this standard to encourage preservation of fresh water through water recycling.

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Good Practice in Food Manufacturing: Using Dry Cleaning and Sorting Methods

The California Department of Water Resources compiled a series of good practices for water efficiency in the food and beverage industry. Specifically, a good practice for food manufacturers is…

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Recycle Pump Seal Water – Good Practices in Food Processing

Large amounts of water are used as pump seals in all types of food and beverage manufacturing. This resource, from the California Department of Water Resources, explores how food manufacturers…

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