A Bill Gates-backed venture might just spark a revolution in the global beverage industry. In 2012, the Bill and Melissa Gates Charitable Foundation awarded a grant to start-up Epic Cleantec as part of a "Reinvent The Toilet" challenge, aimed at encouraging innovation in water reuse and conservation.
More than a decade later, Epic has developed a test beer called Epic OneWater Brew, made from wastewater. If scalable, this process could not only transform the beverage industry but also contribute to alleviating the world's growing water shortages.New York Sewer Drain Transforms Into Unusual Concert VenueA recent evening in New York City saw
News Briefs: Bill Gates Startup Tests Wastewater Beer, Aims for Industry Revolution
Also in this week's water and wastewater news, city leaders in Hoboken, New Jersey, celebrate the inauguration of ResilienCity Park, a public space designed to both entertain and fortify against flooding
Jun 15, 2023
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