The 2010 Global Water Awards: Environmental Contribution of the Year

• From: Vol 11, Issue 2 (February 2010)
• Category: Market insight
• Region: Unspecified
• Country: Korea (South) and United States
• Related Companies: Biwater, Enacal, General Electric (GE), GS Engineering & Construction of Korea, IST Anlagenbau GmbH, KfW, Siemens and The Pacific Institute

For environmental stewardship in the water industry as exemplified by the project, process or organization that has made the greatest contribution to protecting or improving the natural environment.

Frito Lay Reuse Plant, Arizona

What is it?
A potato chip manufacturing facility at Casa Grande in Arizona with a “net zero” environmental footprint. Wastewater from the manufacturing process is reused as rinse and wash water and made available for irrigation. The project also includes a biomass boiler and a solar power system.

Who is responsible?
GE Water, using a ...