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With water scarcity driving the need to increase wastewater reuse, combined with concerns over the energy consumption and environmental impact of some disinfection methods, many wastewater treatment operators are seeking out new solutions for wastewater disinfection.

When you turn on the tap in the morning to brush your teeth you take it for granted that clean water will come out. But have you ever thought about how that water is made drinkable before it takes the journey from your local treatment plant to your faucet? It might surprise you to know that recycling has a big part to play in this tale.

In 2015, China accelerated the tightening of its environmental regulations in the face of increasing levels of air, soil, and water pollution. This has had a huge impact on the chemical industry in China.

Most of us take clean water for granted, and don¡¯t even spare a thought for our sewer system and water treatment facilities ¨C particularly when it comes to what we put down our toilets or kitchen sinks. The list of things that can be flushed is short, while the list of things that in reality end up in the sewers is much longer.

The sight of beautifully wrapped gifts under a brightly decorated tree sums up the magic and excitement of the festive period ¨C but it¡¯s easy to feel guilty when you see the piles of waste once they¡¯re all unwrapped. Read on for a few ideas to help us get rid of the festive guilt.

Auli Salakka, Director, Product Stewardship and Regulatory Affairs, has spent her entire career in the chemicals industry, including 15 years at Kemira. She and her global team ensure the safety and compliance of Kemira products, with a careful eye on the future to anticipate any upcoming legislation or sustainability challenges.

80%% of plastic waste in the world¡¯s oceans originates from rivers located in Asia. It would be all too easy to point the finger of blame at others ¨C but the full picture is not quite that simple. For years, Europeans and Americans have been dumping much of their plastics waste on Asian countries to get it off their own backyards. But this era is now coming to an end.

When it comes to smart digital solutions, Jesper Berner, Manager of Advanced Water Treatment at Kemira, compliments switched-on plant operators who expect suppliers to propose new solutions to boost cost effectiveness and efficiency.

It¡¯s a familiar dilemma for many of us: we pick up some trash to throw it in the garbage, only to be left wondering which bin to use. Despite the increasing amount of guidance and people¡¯s good intentions, many items still end up unrecycled.

The EU is currently undertaking an evaluation of the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. ÀÖÌìÌÃÊÖ»úapp want to support our customers and the industry by actively following and participating in the latest regulatory developments. As part of this activity, we have produced a position paper around the water treatment topic ¨C calling for equal implementation of regulation across the member states, as well as for higher utilization of technological advancements also in this sector.