Swiss Partners
ZHAW Life Sciences und Facility Management, Wädenswil
www.zhaw.ch/de/lsfm/
Devi Bühler
Local Partner
University of Stellenbosch (SUN)
Violence Prevention through Urban Upgrading (VPUU)
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Swiss Contribution
ZHAW is a leading educational institution in Switzerland, known for its practical-oriented approach to higher education and research. The research group Eco-technology focuses on the promotion of sustainable natural resource cycles, in particular for water and nutrients. ZHAW has broad expertise across several fields of study that are relevant for this project such as new sanitation systems, wetlands, renewable energy generation and zero-emission buildings.
Description
Drawing on the success of a previous project (LaundReCycle) addressing the treatment of greywater, The Blackwater Project aims at developing the existing greywater (wastewater coming from the use of showers, bathtubs, washbasins, washing machines, dishwashers and sinks) technology to treat blackwater (wastewater that comes from the toilet and contains feces), aiming for selfsufficient, decentralized, and modular water systems. By incorporating solar power, the concept strives for energy independence, supporting the sustainability and broader application of these integrated water solutions.