Supporting Environmental Sustainability of the Laundry Industry: Water Efficiency Strategy

The project is focused on ILUNION, a social enterprise in Spain dedicated to promoting employment for people with disabilities. ILUNION’s laundry division is a key area where the aim is to improve environmental sustainability, particularly through water efficiency and recycling strategies.

• To design and develop an effective water efficiency and recycling strategy for ILUNION’s laundry facilities.

• To improve the environmental performance and sustainability of the laundry operations.

• To assess potential water reuse both internally and externally in the laundry processes.

• Data collection and analysis of selected laundries.

• GAP analysis of water consumption patterns.

• Review of technologies for process automation and monitoring.

• Assessment of water reuse options, both for internal use and potential external sale.

• Development of a cost-benefit analysis for implementing water reuse solutions.

• Final proposal for water reuse strategy, including operation and maintenance considerations.

• Lead the development and coordination of water efficiency strategies

• Oversee GAP analysis and implement technologies for water reuse.

-Bachelor's degree in Civil or Industrial Engineering or a relevant field (e.g., chemistry)

• At least 15 years of experience in the water sector

• Proficiency in Spanish (CEFR C1).

General professional experience:

• 15 years in water sector management.

Specific professional experience:

• 10 years in industrial wastewater treatment.

• Experience with water reuse in at least 5 studies, with 3 implemented.

• Experience in the laundry industry preferred, with relevant experience in the last 5 years.