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Water is a global issue as much as it is a local issue. Water is life – anyone will tell you that. However, when was the last time you thought about water and the role it plays in the global economy? I am sure you can tell me the price of a used car but … Continue reading "“Water Makes the World Go ‘Round” – The Water Economy" The post “Water Makes the World Go ‘Round” – The Water Economy appeared first on Waterline.

It is midnight. The house is quiet, and everybody is asleep. You are reminded that the faucet in the kitchen is faulty by the constant drip-drip-drip-drip noise it makes. You toss and turn – but not alarmed; just ever so slightly annoyed. If you allow it to drip at a rate of a drop a second during … Continue reading "“Every Drop Counts” – Urban Water Distribution" The post “Every Drop Counts” – Urban Water Distribution appeared first on Waterline.

Carlo Galli is Nestlé’s Technical Manager of Water Resources. In his work, he is in charge of making sure that Nestlé’s worldwide operations are water-sustainable; not an easy task, taking in count the fact that it takes a lot of water to make food. In this episode, we focus on sustainable water management. Idan has … Continue reading "“Alchemy: Turning Milk into Water” – Sustainable Water Management" The post “Alchemy: Turning Milk into Water” – Sustainable Water Management appeared first on Waterline.

Israel is in a semi-arid region. Global climate changes create longer drought periods in the region. And yet, looking from above, one can see green fields and forests, and high-quality water is delivered to homes, businesses, farmers and the industry 24/7. Several components contribute to this success, but it all begins with the Israeli Water … Continue reading "Water for All – Regulation" The post Water for All – Regulation appeared first on Waterline.

The industry of water is regarded to, traditionally, as low tech. This fact makes it an excellent place for entrepreneurs to find new ways to disrupt, update, change and streamline the processes. To bring this industry – effectively – from low tech to high tech. In this episode of Waterline, we will hear from Eytan … Continue reading "(f)Low Tech to High Tech – Entrepreneurship" The post (f)Low Tech to High Tech – Entrepreneurship appeared first on Waterline.

More often than not – water has been a source of deadly conflicts worldwide. For example, the spark that ignited the Syrian civil war is attributed to the country’s poor management of its water sector. Are we able – in this day and age, when water scarcity is a growing global phenomenon – to create … Continue reading "“Water & Peace” – Hydropolitics" The post “Water & Peace” – Hydropolitics appeared first on Waterline.

As with any great invention – drip irrigation began by chance. All it took is a man with an abundance of curiosity and a strong will to solve problems. In 1961 Eng. Simcha Blass realized an idea he carried with him for more than 30 years, with the help of Kibbutz members in the Negev … Continue reading "“Still Waters Run Deep” – Drip Irrigation" The post “Still Waters Run Deep” – Drip Irrigation appeared first on Waterline.

Have you ever thought about the vast potential there is in the water (and, er… the… ahhh… ingredients, let’s say) you flush down the toilet? Discarded wastewater – once treated – has an economic and ecologic value that can drive a nation’s economy and even light up your house. How? All inside this episode of Waterline. … Continue reading "“Want Not? Waste Not!” – Wastewater" The post “Want Not? Waste Not!” – Wastewater appeared first on Waterline.

The amount of water in our world is finite. And albeit all around us – the actual amount we humans can consume is minute. The sources of freshwater around the world – rivers, lakes and underground sources – are extremely delicate and prone to contamination.The best way to deal with water pollution? – a smart combination … Continue reading "Pilot: “One & All” – Water Pollution" The post Pilot: “One & All” – Water Pollution appeared first on Waterline.