Dr. Sybil Sharvelle explores how circular water systems could help the West confront a rapidly tightening water supply—from water reuse technology developed for space missions to produced water and smarter agriculture.
Water is quickly becoming one of the defining challenges of our time. As drought, population growth, and rising energy demand put increasing pressure on our water supplies, where will the next generation of solutions come from?
In the latest episode of The Impact Series, host Mike Collignon sits down with Dr. Sybil Sharvelle of Colorado State University to explore some of the most innovative ideas in water management—from technology originally developed for the International Space Station to cutting-edge research on water reuse, agriculture, and the future of resilient communities.
This fascinating conversation looks beyond today's challenges to the practical innovations that could reshape how we think about every drop of water.
Cati O’Keefe is the editorial director of Green Builder Media. She has 25 years of experience reporting and writing on all aspects of residential housing, building and energy codes, green building, and sustainability.
Can We Recycle Our Way Out of a Water Crisis?
Dr. Sybil Sharvelle explores how circular water systems could help the West confront a rapidly tightening water supply—from water reuse technology developed for space missions to produced water and smarter agriculture.
Water is quickly becoming one of the defining challenges of our time. As drought, population growth, and rising energy demand put increasing pressure on our water supplies, where will the next generation of solutions come from?
In the latest episode of The Impact Series, host Mike Collignon sits down with Dr. Sybil Sharvelle of Colorado State University to explore some of the most innovative ideas in water management—from technology originally developed for the International Space Station to cutting-edge research on water reuse, agriculture, and the future of resilient communities.
This fascinating conversation looks beyond today's challenges to the practical innovations that could reshape how we think about every drop of water.
Watch the full episode to discover why the future of sustainability may depend on reimagining one of our most essential resources.
By Cati O'Keefe
Cati O’Keefe is the editorial director of Green Builder Media. She has 25 years of experience reporting and writing on all aspects of residential housing, building and energy codes, green building, and sustainability.Also Read