ABSTRACT OF UPCYCLING AND WASTE MANAGEMENT PAPER
The increasing global emphasis on sustainable and environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional chemical coagulants gave rise to our solution project “Upcycling and Waste Management”. Water pollution remains a pressing issue, particularly in developing regions where access to clean water is limited. Traditional chemical coagulants, while effective, often pose health risks and environmental concerns due to their synthetic nature. Alarmed with its rising threats, we aimed to explore the potential of natural coagulants, specifically Moringa Oleifera, sugarcane bagasse, aluminium sulphate and ammonium (NH4), in water treatment processes. The increasing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives to chemical coagulants in water purification has prompted this research.
EXCERPT FROM FLOOD RESILIENT INFRASTRUCTURE PAPER
A Multi-Layered, Nature-Based Approach to Sea Level Rise and Urban Flooding
To effectively combat sea level rise (SLR) and urban flooding, we must move beyond rigid, engineering-heavy responses and embrace multi-layered, nature-based solutions that enhance resilience while benefiting socio-economically vulnerable communities. Lessons from successful global models highlight sponge city principles, green infrastructure, and community-driven approaches as effective strategies for climate adaptation.