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Quantified Impact

Measuring the environmental performance of MES systems

-0.8 kg
CO₂ per m³ treated
+0.2 kWh
Net energy produced
70%
Nutrient recovery

Environmental Performance Metrics

Quantified comparison with conventional treatment technologies

Carbon Footprint Analysis

Carbon Footprint Comparison

MES Technology-0.8 kg CO₂/m³
Conventional Treatment2.1 kg CO₂/m³

MES provides 138% carbon reduction

Environmental Benefits

Climate Impact

Net negative carbon emissions
Methane capture and utilization
Renewable energy generation
0.8 kg CO₂ avoided per m³ treated

Resource Recovery

Phosphorus and nitrogen extraction
Clean water production
Biogas generation
70% nutrient recovery rate

Ecosystem Protection

Reduced eutrophication
Lower chemical usage
Decreased discharge pollution
95% pollutant removal efficiency

Circular Economy

Waste-to-energy conversion
Material flow optimization
Resource loop closure
85% material recovery potential

Sustainability Impact Calculator

Calculate the environmental benefits for your specific application

Sustainability Impact Calculator

Projected Impact

CO₂ Avoided:2,920 tons
Energy Generated:730 MWh
Water Recovered:3.1M m³
Nutrients Recovered:127 tons

Global Impact Potential

Projected environmental benefits of worldwide MES adoption

Global Impact Potential

If 20% of wastewater treatment facilities adopt MES by 2030

45M
Tons CO₂ reduced annually
12 TWh
Clean energy generated
2.1B
People with cleaner water
$8.4B
Annual economic benefit

Regional Distribution: Asia-Pacific (45%), Europe (25%), Americas (20%), Africa & Middle East (10%)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

How MES technology contributes to global sustainability targets

UN Sustainable Development Goals Alignment

SDG 6
Clean Water and Sanitation
High Impact
SDG 7
Affordable and Clean Energy
High Impact
SDG 9
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Medium Impact
SDG 11
Sustainable Cities and Communities
High Impact
SDG 12
Responsible Consumption and Production
High Impact
SDG 13
Climate Action
High Impact
SDG 14
Life Below Water
Medium Impact
SDG 15
Life on Land
Medium Impact
MES technology directly contributes to 8 of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals