{"id":4863,"date":"2026-03-30T10:50:03","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T10:50:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.themis-industries.com\/?p=4863"},"modified":"2026-03-30T10:50:03","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T10:50:03","slug":"unused-water-in-waste-how-to-reduce-volume-logistics-and-operational-complexity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themis-industries.com\/en\/blog\/unused-water-in-waste-how-to-reduce-volume-logistics-and-operational-complexity\/","title":{"rendered":"Unused water in waste: how to reduce volume, logistics, and operational complexity
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Water is an essential resource: it is the foundation of everything. Our bodies are made up of about 60\u201365% water; in some organisms, such as jellyfish, it can account for up to 98% of their body weight. <\/p>\n\n

But water isn\u2019t found \u201conly\u201d where there is life. We also find it where, at first glance, it might seem there is nothing left: in waste. Ignoring it in these cases means leaving a precious asset unused. Because water is a resource that is as indispensable as it is increasingly scarce. <\/p>\n\n

Water as \u201cblue gold\u201d: why this issue can no longer be put off<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

Water has always been the foundation of human and industrial development; but today it is at the center of a global crisis that calls into question its availability and how it is managed. Amid climate change, population growth, and industrial demands, water is becoming an increasingly scarce\u2014and therefore more valuable\u2014resource: the so-called \u201cblue gold\u201d of the 21st century. <\/p>\n\n

In recent years, water has become a strategic factor<\/strong> for industry (which accounts for a significant share of global water withdrawals\u2014around 20%<\/a><\/strong>): seasonal availability, quality, and supply costs all impact production continuity and reputation. At the same time, supply chains and stakeholders are paying increasing attention to consumption, discharge, and reuse. In this context, recovering and reusing water is no longer just about sustainability: it is a concrete lever for operational resilience.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n

Water scarcity and climate stress: what is changing (Italy\/EU)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

According to United Nations estimates, approximately 2 billion people<\/a><\/strong> live in areas experiencing severe<\/strong> water<\/strong> stress<\/strong>\u2014a situation that is likely to worsen as the population grows and climate change intensifies. In Europe, the European Environment Agency <\/a><\/strong>(EEA) reported that in 2023, water scarcity affected 28% of the territory and 32% of the population. <\/p>\n\n

But water scarcity does not affect only regions and communities; it also has a direct impact on the manufacturing<\/strong> sector<\/strong>, as it puts pressure on the availability, quality, and reliability of water supplies.<\/p>\n\n

For this reason, regulatory efforts are being stepped up at multiple levels with the aim of protecting<\/strong> and promoting<\/strong> this marine resource.<\/p>\n\n

Within the EU, this issue is at the heart of environmental policy: a key reference point is the Water Framework Directive (2000\/60\/EC)<\/a><\/strong>, which guides efforts to protect and improve the status of water bodies. At the same time, various European initiatives are promoting water efficiency, reuse, and quality<\/strong>, in line with the principles of the circular economy and water resilience. <\/p>\n\n

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Globally, agreements and guidelines\u2014such as those issued by the UN and the WHO (World Health Organization)\u2014from strategies for achieving SDG 6 on sustainable water management to the Guidelines for Drinking-water Quality, underscore the importance of sustainable<\/strong> and responsible<\/strong> water management<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The direction is clear: maximize value by focusing, wherever possible, on water recovery<\/strong> and on processes that help reduce volumes<\/strong> or separate\/concentrate the materials<\/strong>, making management more controllable and efficient.<\/p>\n\n

greater pressure regarding emissions and environmental performance (permits, inspections, KPIs);Tangible impacts on industry and sectors<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n

For companies, paying attention to water issues has three very concrete effects:<\/p>\n\n