San Francisco is at the forefront of a movement to recycle wastewater from commercial buildings, homes and neighborhoods and use it for toilets and landscaping. This decentralized approach, proponents say, will drive down demand in an era of increasing water scarcity.
The city and Washington state’s support of closed loop economic models through public-private partnerships and grant programs is inspiring entrepreneurs throughout the region.
AEG, founded by entrepreneur H.G. Chissell, has helped activate clean energy and infrastructure projects in places such as San Juan and New York, where it helped win a $110 million grant.