Closed loops for waste and water systems
Ecoship is committed to a target of zero discharge and close to zero waste operations and will incorporate closed-loop waste and water management systems.
Closed Waste Loop
Ecoship’s aim is to minimise waste both in and out. This involves a policy of minimising all types of packaging. Where waste is produced, a key component of the closed loop system is the production of usable sub-products. While much of these will be recycled onboard, excess products could be ‘restored’ to the local communities visited. Specifically from galley pulpers and recycled waste, sub-products include water, compost and fertilisers, cartons, wood, plastic and paper.
Closed Water Loop
PW: Potable Water
FWG Flash: Fresh Water Generator using sea water evaporation at low pressure
RO FWG: Fresh Water Generator using Reverse Osmosis
The Ecoship closed water loop technology is just part of a broader focus to minimise water usage onboard:
– Cabins will incorporate water counters to show the amount of water used
– Sprinklers, irrigation and other cleaning devices will incorporate high pressure, low consumption technology
– Toilets will use less than 1 litre of water per flush
– The use of technical water (non-drinking) wherever possible, for toilets, hull/deck washing etc.
– Education and management of the crew to improve water saving practices.
PW: Potable Water
FWG Flash: Fresh Water Generator using sea water evaporation at low pressure
RO FWG: Fresh Water Generator using Reverse Osmosis
Ecoship’s closed water loop technology is just part of a broader focus to minimise water usage onboard:
– Cabins will incorporate water counters to show the amount of water used
– Sprinklers, irrigation and other cleaning devices will incorporate high pressure, low consumption technology
– Toilets will use less than 1 litre of water per flush
– The use of technical water (non-drinking) wherever possible, for toilets, hull/deck washing etc.
– Education and management of the crew to improve water saving practices.
Plant Kingdom
The green heart and lungs of Ecoship will be the plant kingdom, a garden spanning five decks with a volume of over 900m3. It will absorb surplus technical water; utilise compost from organic onboard waste; and revitalise the vessel’s air through C02 capture and 02 release. The plant kingdom, designed according to biophilic principles, will be the backdrop for the ship’s sustainability learning programs and research as well as a source of inspiration and comfort for the ship’s passengers and visitors.
