{"id":85095,"date":"2026-07-08T15:28:36","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T13:28:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kwrwater.nl\/?p=85095"},"modified":"2026-07-08T16:15:53","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T14:15:53","slug":"collaboration-emerges-as-key-to-accelerating-circular-water-use-in-industry-at-win2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kwrwater.nl\/en\/actueel\/collaboration-emerges-as-key-to-accelerating-circular-water-use-in-industry-at-win2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Collaboration emerges as key to accelerating circular water use in industry at WIN2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"post_intro\">\n<p>How do we move circular industrial water use from promising concepts to practical, trusted and widely implemented solutions? This was the central question explored during KWR&#8217;s interactive workshop, <em><span class=\"TextRun SCXW185754711 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185754711 BCX8\">\u201cWater Efficiency in Industry: Practical Pathways to Circular Industrial Water Use,\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/em> <span class=\"TextRun SCXW185754711 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185754711 BCX8\">held<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW185754711 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW185754711 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185754711 BCX8\"> as part of the<\/span><\/span><\/span> <span class=\"TextRun SCXW185754711 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185754711 BCX8\">Water in Industry (WIN2026) Conference in Delft<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW185754711 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW185754711 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185754711 BCX8\">, which took plac<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW185754711 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW185754711 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185754711 BCX8\">e from<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW185754711 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185754711 BCX8\">\u00a028 June to 3 July 2026.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW185754711 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW164328933 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW164328933 BCX8\">Moderated by Johann Poinapen, the session <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW164328933 BCX8\">showcased<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW164328933 BCX8\"> lessons from the <\/span><\/span><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW164328933 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW164328933 BCX8\">AquaSPICE<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW164328933 BCX8\">EU <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW164328933 BCX8\">project<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW164328933 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW164328933 BCX8\"> and introduced the <\/span><\/span><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW164328933 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW164328933 BCX8\">Water Efficiency Framework<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW164328933 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW164328933 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW164328933 BCX8\">:<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW164328933 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW164328933 BCX8\"> a structured <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW164328933 BCX8\">methodology<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW164328933 BCX8\"> that helps industries <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW164328933 BCX8\">identify<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW164328933 BCX8\">, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW164328933 BCX8\">evaluate<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW164328933 BCX8\"> and implement opportunities for water efficiency, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW164328933 BCX8\">reuse<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW164328933 BCX8\"> and circularity. Contributions from Shell, Yara, TU Delft and KWR highlighted that while many technologies are already available, successful implementation depends on much more than technical feasibility.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW164328933 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW178738322 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW178738322 BCX8\">The panel discussion focused on practical barriers to implementation, including governance, regulation, business cases, operational confidence and collaboration between industries, water utilities, technology <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW178738322 BCX8\">providers<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW178738322 BCX8\"> and regulators. Speakers also explored the growing importance of <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW178738322 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW178738322 BCX8\">urban-industrial water symbiosis<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW178738322 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW178738322 BCX8\">, where municipalities and industries work together to create shared, circular water solutions.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW178738322 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW49220348 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW49220348 BCX8\">To conclude the workshop, participants were asked:<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW49220348 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8221;In one word, where should the biggest effort be placed to accelerate progress towards circular water use in industry?&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW260276185 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW260276185 BCX8\">The answer that <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW260276185 BCX8\">emerged<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW260276185 BCX8\"> most strongly was <\/span><\/span><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW260276185 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW260276185 BCX8\">collaboration<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW260276185 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW260276185 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW260276185 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kwrwater.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Photo-workshop-panel-780x470.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW34755542 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34755542 BCX8\">In addition to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW34755542 BCX8\">organising<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34755542 BCX8\"> the workshop, KWR had a strong presence throughout WIN2026, with oral presentations delivered by <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34755542 BCX8\">Julian Mu\u00f1oz Sierra, Ruben van den <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW34755542 BCX8\">Berg<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34755542 BCX8\"> and Johann Poinapen. Together, these contributions <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34755542 BCX8\">showcased<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34755542 BCX8\"> KWR\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34755542 BCX8\"> applied research and innovation in industrial water, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34755542 BCX8\">resource recovery<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34755542 BCX8\">, water <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW34755542 BCX8\">efficiency<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34755542 BCX8\"> and circular water management.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW34755542 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW208551549 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208551549 BCX8\">The workshop <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208551549 BCX8\">demonstrated<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208551549 BCX8\"> that while innovation and technology remain essential, the transition towards circular industrial water systems <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208551549 BCX8\">ultimately depends<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208551549 BCX8\"> on trust, shared <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW208551549 BCX8\">ambition<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208551549 BCX8\"> and <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW208551549 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW208551549 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208551549 BCX8\">strong partnerships<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW208551549 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208551549 BCX8\">. KWR looks forward to continuing to work with partners across T<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW208551549 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208551549 BCX8\">he Netherlands and Europe to translate research into practical solutions that strengthen water security, <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW208551549 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW208551549 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208551549 BCX8\">improve <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW208551549 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208551549 BCX8\">operational <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208551549 BCX8\">resilience<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208551549 BCX8\"> and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208551549 BCX8\">support the transition towards <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW208551549 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW208551549 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208551549 BCX8\">a <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW208551549 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208551549 BCX8\">circular and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208551549 BCX8\">climate-neutral<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208551549 BCX8\">water <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208551549 BCX8\">sector<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208551549 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW208551549 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How do we move circular industrial water use from promising concepts to practical, trusted and widely implemented solutions? 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