Strengthen sustainability through collaboration
Welcome to the Resource Recovery expert group, your center for knowledge and innovation in water for industrial processes within the food, beverage, and chemical industries. As a leading association, we bring together experts to promote sustainable solutions that optimize water use in production processes, helping businesses become more resilient to drought, water scarcity, and evolving regulations.
“Working together on water, building a sustainable future together.”
Share expertise, increase impact
Our expert group focuses on several key areas, one of which is reducing the use of source and drinking water in the chemical sector and the food and beverage industry. We specifically analyze production sites and serve as the (knowledge) bridge between wastewater streams and water-demanding processes. Our stakeholders include chemical and food producers, production technology suppliers, water providers, and research institutions. We leverage our broad expertise in areas ranging from alternative water sources to asset management, and from retaining substances of concern to salt (chemical) recovery.
Workshops and information sessions
We regularly organize workshops and information sessions that are not only aimed at our direct partners but are also open to collaborations with other associations. These events provide an excellent opportunity for knowledge exchange and networking, which are essential for integrating the latest water technologies and strategies.
Collaborating with industry peers
The Resource Recovery expert group invites other associations active in the food and chemical sectors to collaborate on projects focused on water optimization while maintaining production efficiency. By joining forces, we can create a greater impact and work together towards a more sustainable future.
Expert group members
- Willem van Baak – Water Future B.V.
- Steven de Boer – GEA Westfalia Separator Nederland B.V.
- Emile Bruschinski – ESEP Milieutechniek B.V.
- Annette Buunen – SWECO Nederland B.V.
- Erik Buuts – Krohne Nederland B.V.
- Roland Dekker – Solis Projecten B.V.
- Joost Edens – VDH Watertechnology B.V.
- Klaas de Jong – KWA Bedrijfsadviseurs B.V.
- Ronald Koorn – Kemira Rotterdam B.V.
- Mathijs Oosterhuis – Royal HaskoningDHV Nederland B.V.
- Johan Pap – Xylem Water Solutions Nederland B.V.
- Lambèr Paping – PEWA Systems B.V.
- Hendrik Pfumfel – Nouryon Industrial Chemicals – Nobian
- Johan Raap – Cosun Research & Development
- Ton van Remmen – Van Remmen UV Techniek B.V.
- Henk Rens – PEWA Systems B.V.
- Bert Offereins – SPIE
- Erik Schut – Azzuro B.V.
- Marcel Scusses – Pipelife Nederland B.V.
- Marco Siemerink – BioSolum B.V.
- Rixt Sinnema – Water Alliance
- Kris Spierings – SWECO Nederland B.V.
- René Staal – Zebraport B.V.
- William van Steenbruggen – Colubris Cleantech B.V.
- Marit van Veen – CirTec B.V.
- Andries van der Wal – KWT Waterbeheersing B.V.
- Rommie van der Weide – Wageningen UR – Open Teelten
- Thijs Wolbrink – Nijhuis Industrie B.V.
SDGs as a guideline
In the expert groups, we use the SDGs as a guideline to implement the sustainability goals of our organizations, collectively as an industry, both nationally and internationally. Water Alliance’s ambition is to keep our environment livable and healthy and to limit and manage climate change. Together, we work hard to achieve the highest possible impact and inspire other countries to make improvements. The Resource Recovery Expert Group specifically focuses on the following SDGs:
Do you want to contribute to our expert group?
Do you have innovative solutions related to process and wastewater management? Have any questions or comments about this? Then get in touch with us!
Interested in our expert groups?
Do you have the ambition to contribute to innovation in water and environmental technology, actively address societal issues, or share expertise with other members? We are always open to dedicated companies that want to enrich us.