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Wheat Wastewater Ales

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

This Wheat Beer is Engineered Using Repurposed Wastewater from Milwaukee

— February 25, 2015 — Eco
Repurposed wastewater is a constant area of interest for engineers who are aiming to solve the world's environmental concerns. In the case of one Milwaukee engineer, repurposed wastewater is not only good enough to consume but is also the main ingredient behind his custom wheat beer concoction.

Theera Ratarasarn's wheat beer is made using Milwaukee water that has been purified in a high-tech sewage treatment facility. The wastewater engineer's drink has been named "Activated Sludge Wheat Ale" and illustrates the versatility of wastewater and its potential as a future ingredient within the beverage industry.

Though many may squirm at the thought of consuming sewage-treated water, this beer proves that wastewater will inevitably become more common than we may expect.
Trend Themes
1. Repurposed Wastewater - The growing interest in repurposed wastewater provides opportunities for innovative solutions in various industries.
2. Environmental Concerns - Addressing environmental concerns through the use of repurposed wastewater opens up possibilities for sustainable practices and products.
3. Versatility of Wastewater - Exploring the versatility of wastewater as an ingredient showcases the potential for disruptive innovation in the beverage industry.
Industry Implications
1. Engineering - Utilizing repurposed wastewater in engineering applications can lead to breakthroughs in water treatment and conservation methods.
2. Beverage - The beverage industry can tap into the potential of repurposed wastewater to create innovative and eco-friendly drink options.
3. Sustainable Practices - Various industries can adopt sustainable practices by incorporating repurposed wastewater into their processes, leading to a reduction in resource consumption and waste.
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