Wuppertal Municipal Utilities Case Study: Reactivation Using Sustainable Coconut-Shell-Based Make-Up Carbon
From coal based activated carbon to coconut shell, learn how three water treatment plants made the sustainable choice.
From coal based activated carbon to coconut shell, learn how three water treatment plants made the sustainable choice.
ARNSBERG MUNICIPAL UTILITIES Case Study: Reactivation with Sustainable Coconut-Based Make up Carbon Arnsberg Municipal Utilities (Stadtwerke Arnsberg GmbH) is a public utility company owned by the city of Arnsberg, located in the Sauerland region of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The company operates a 431-kilometre distribution network and supplies local households with high-quality drinking water from four…
Swapping coal based granular activated carbon for more sustainable coconut shell based media at Stadtwerke Sundern.
PFAS, a group of incredibly stable and strong man-made chemicals, are one of the biggest talking points within the water treatment market currently. Awareness of the problem has been rapidly increasing, both amongst professionals and the general public too. These chemicals have proven links with cancers, hormone disruption, decreased fertility, and behavioural changes and developmental…
In an era where sustainability is paramount, Jacobi Group emerges as a leading force, seamlessly integrating technology and environmental responsibility to address industry needs. With a focus on bridging technologies, Jacobi is charting a course towards sustainable solutions that not only meet application requirements but also minimise environmental impact. Two strong examples for Jacobi’s innovative…
As a company we are aware of the many hurdles women and girls face globally. We know that the activated carbon industry, and science and technology industries in general, are often male dominated fields traditionally and so we take every measure possible to ensure we are a welcoming and inclusive place to work for women.…
Maintaining a good relationship with our coconut charcoal suppliers is key to our business, whether we’re introducing new technologies or enjoying a charcoal supplier cricket tournament together. During a one-day event, we introduced a new charcoal-burning method and explained our sustainability journey to our larger charcoal producers in Sri Lanka. Participating were also top representatives…
THE COCONUT – A SUSTAINABLE CHOICE FOR THE FUTURE Jacobi Group uses an estimated 2.8 billion coconuts a year to produce our activated carbon products. We started using coconut shell as a raw material on a large scale around 2005, but it’s not a new idea. In fact, coconut based activated carbon was used in…
The 8th of March marks International Women’s Day, a day to commemorate the achievements of women and bring attention to the drive for gender equality. To mark this year’s International Women’s Day, we’re showcasing one of our most prominent female employees, Dr Brigitta Simons, Country Sales Manager at Jacobi GmbH.
At Jacobi, we are driven by sustainability. We frequently speak about our long-term aim, which is to become the world’s most sustainable supplier of carbon products, in this article we caught up with our CEO to hear how sustainability has spread throughout the company.