SECTION B: INDUSTRIAL & CORPORATE AWARDS
Excellence in Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) Initiative
Description: Honors projects or industries that have successfully implemented Zero Liquid Discharge systems, proving leadership in industrial wastewater reuse.
Eligibility:
- Industries, clusters, or utilities with working ZLD setups.
Judging Criteria:
- Technological innovation (25)
- Compliance success (25)
- Environmental impact (20)
- Cost-effectiveness (20)
- Scalability (10)
Best Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) in Industry
Description: For an ETP designed or operated to maximize effectiveness, sustainability, and compliance, with minimal operational issues.
Eligibility:
- Industries with ETP in operation >1 year.
Judging Criteria:
- Treatment innovation (30)
- Operational efficiency (25)
- Environmental benefit (20)
- Legal compliance (15)
- Replication potential (10)
Best Circular Economy Approach Toward Water & Wastewater
Description: Acknowledges industrial projects demonstrating a closed-loop approach reusing water, nutrients, or byproducts.
Eligibility:
- Industrial estates/companies with active re-use frameworks.
Judging Criteria:
- Circular model innovation (25)
- Integration into industrial workflow (25)
- Water/waste recovery achieved (20)
- Partnerships & scaling (15)
- Sustainability (15)