Guest Idea: The Cradle to Cradle Mindset Is A Call for Bold Leadership

In an age defined by resource scarcity, economic constraints and environmental urgency, leadership in wastewater management is no longer about mere compliance or disposal. It’s about vision. The cradle-to-cradle philosophy, where waste is viewed not as a burden but as a resource, offers a transformative model for wastewater treatment plants and private industry. This shift…

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Sustainability In Your Ear: Milwaukee’s Kevin Shafer on Circular Thinking in Wastewater Management

Subscribe to receive transcripts by email. Read along with this episode. Every gallon of wastewater flowing through a municipal sewer contains recoverable energy, nutrients, and water—assets that the linear “flush and forget” model has long treated as problems to dispose of rather than value to recapture. Meet Kevin Shafer, who has spent more than two…

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