Water Utility Wins Vic Climate Innovation Challenge

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Researchers in Australia have found a way to extract high-quality cellulose fibers from flushed toilet paper and use them in a wide range of applications, including construction, chemicals, energy, and paper and cardboard production, Phys.org reports.

Emma McKinnon's project was awarded a $20,000 grant from Australia's Water Minister's Climate Innovation Challenge, which aims to identify and reward groundbreaking projects addressing climate change within the water sector.

"We are thrilled to be acknowledged in the Water Minister's Climate Innovation Challenge," Barwon Water managing director Shaun Cumming says in a press release.

"These victories underscore our commitment to pioneering sustainable solutions in the water industry and achieving zero net emissions by 2030."

McKinnon's project recovered 82% to 98% of the cellulose fibers in flushed toilet paper, saving at least one tree and preventing up to 2.5 tons of carbon emissions per tonne of cellulose from wastewater, Phys.org reports.

The versatile raw material has applications in civil engineering, construction, agriculture, chemicals, energy, and paper and cardboard production, promoting a circular economy and reducing environmental impact.

The project also reduced energy consumption in wastewater treatment by 20% and increased treatment plant capacity by 10%.

"Cellulose recovery from wastewater" could save at least one tree and prevent up to 2.5 tons of

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