Everybody in the Pool
E67: You would not believe how much water went into making your iPhone
Oct 31, 2024
Anurag Bajpayee, CEO of Gradient, dives into the staggering reality of industrial water consumption and contamination. He shares how Gradient tackles these issues through innovative, outcome-driven solutions, including cutting-edge methods to purify water and eliminate forever chemicals like PFAS. Their approach emphasizes the importance of corporate responsibility in conserving this vital resource. Anurag’s passion for sustainable practices shines as he highlights the hidden water footprints of consumer electronics, urging transparency and eco-conscious choices.
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- Industrial water usage significantly contributes to global pollution, with trillions of gallons contaminated daily, highlighting the need for sustainable practices.
- Gradient's innovative technologies focus on recycling industrial water and breaking down PFAS, providing effective solutions for reducing environmental impact.
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The Hidden Impact of Industrial Water Use
Industrial water use accounts for nearly 20% of global water consumption, leading to the pollution of trillions of gallons of water daily with harmful chemicals, dyes, and heavy metals. This underlines the significant ecological footprint of industrial activities, often overlooked in discussions surrounding the climate crisis. Water is essential not only for drinking and sanitation but also for critical industrial processes in sectors such as semiconductor manufacturing and pharmaceuticals. Recognizing the pervasive and often detrimental impact of contaminated water can help focus efforts on sustainable and cleaner water practices.
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