This startup is changing the way wastewater recycling works

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In a seamless segue, the startup featured in today’s premium story is also trying to address an environmental issue - water pollution. Globally, there are 844 million people who lack safe drinking water, of which around 110 million live in Southeast Asia. Indonesia, for example, accounts for 21% of Asia Pacific’s water resources, but more than half of the country’s rivers are polluted. Being able to treat wastewater effectively could help address these issues - read on to find out more about a startup who’s doing just that. -- Stefanie  ---------------------------------------------------------------  THE BIG STORY [Wastewater recycling can be greener, cheaper with this Singapore firm’s solutions]( Hydroleap’s industrial wastewater recycling solutions help clients reduce power and water consumption, saving them around 50% to 60% in costs. --------------------------------------------------------------- TRENDING NEWS [Ex-Grab digibank head to help fight deforestation with new venture]( Arkadiah is a nature tech company that “revives degraded lands through reforestation and agroforestry,” said CEO Reuben Lai. 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