Bustling metropolises that boast waterways, be them in the form of rivers, lakes and even oceans, often receive tons of complaints about their clean factor (or lack thereof); the Water Wheel by Clearwater Mills could make a vast difference. Inspired by these complaints, specifically those touring the City of Baltimore, co-founder John Kellett decided to take action, building a successful prototype to mitigate the damage.
Backed by the Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore, the official Water Wheel by Clearwater Mills was born, a world's first. The wheel funnels debris into itself, which is then captured in spring-loaded leaf rakes. The debris is moved along a conveyor belt that releases it into a dumpster on a floating dock.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Water Clean-up Technology
- Developing new technologies to efficiently clean up waterways of debris could provide a significant competitive edge for companies looking to tackle environmental challenges.
- Sustainable Waste Management
- The development of sustainable waste management solutions has the potential to not only mitigate environmental damage caused by waste but also allows for resource recovery and creating new revenue streams.
- Smart Cities
- Smart Cities integrating IoT technologies to monitor and manage waterways in real-time can be more effective in keeping waterways clean and functional.
Where This Applies
- Environmental Technology
- Environmental technology firms can leverage advancements in big data analytics and IoT to deliver innovation in water clean-up.
- Waste Management
- Waste Management companies can push for the development of integrated systems in waste collection and disposal as the next wave in the industry.
- Urban Planning
- Urban planners and policymakers can explore and implement smart, sustainable technologies and practices to enhance waterway cleanliness and overall city livability.
