ESMIL Food & Beverage Case Study Video
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CASE STUDY
See How Elevation RO Membranes Helped Esmil Deliver High-Recovery Treatment for Organics-Laden Food & Beverage Wastewater
- Wastewater up to 30,000 ppm COD treated to <3,000 ppm COD permeate
- Over 70% recovery, reducing water load to the biogas plant
- Cleaned with commodity chemicals, lowering cost and frequency
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Revolutionizing Water & Wastewater Treatment with ZwitterCo Membranes
You’ll learn:
- The benefits of zwitterionic membrane technology for various industry applications in Europe
- Case studies from food processors implementing water reuse and high-strength wastewater treatment
- How ZwitterCo and Esmil are working together to deliver turnkey solutions across Europe
Special Guest Speaker
Parag Kachare
Technical Director, ESMIL
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- Common Challenges with Conventional RO Membranes
- Why ZwitterCo Membranes are Different
- ZwitterCo Membranes in Action
- Commercial Offering
- About ZwitterCo
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Membranes with the highest resistance to organic fouling.
In the past 40+ years, membrane development has led to only incremental improvements of commodity materials, and so the long-standing limitations on how membranes can be used have remained the status quo. But a new membrane chemistry has arrived, which was designed from inception to achieve unprecedented resistance to organic fouling. ZwitterCo Elevation RO membranes—built with innovative ZwitterShield™ technology— are redefining membrane performance with the highest permissible limits on COD, O&G, and TOC, significantly lower cleaning requirements, and the lowest overall cost of membrane operations.
In this book, you’ll learn:
- Common Challenges with Conventional RO Membranes
- Why ZwitterCo Membranes are Different
- ZwitterCo Membranes in Action
- Commercial Offering
- About ZwitterCo
ZwitterCo is not reinventing the wheel - just making it better.
Achieve 50% OPEX savings, reduced operational burdens, and longer membrane life with ZwitterCo Elevation RO membranes.
Fast Company Most Innovative Companies of 2024
2023 Breakthrough Water Technology Company
Edison Innovation Bronze Award in Sustainable Water Treatment
Case Study: Serpol
“We're thrilled with how things are going. Less chemicals, longer run times, and an easier process for our teams - it's been a win all around.”
In this snippet from our Landfill Leachate Webinar, Alan Edel of Serpol, shares his experience with ZwitterCo membranes. A former landfill in Sytraival, France, traditional RO membranes suffered from rapid organic fouling, requiring daily cleanings and frequent replacements.
After unsuccessful trials with various solutions, ZwitterCo membranes were tested alongside a leading alternative. The results: ZwitterCo maintained stable flux with no decline, while the competitor failed to meet performance targets.
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Transform Water & Wastewater Treatment with Elevation Membranes
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Discover how Elevation membranes—with breakthrough ZwitterShield™ technology—outperform conventional RO by tolerating higher levels of oil, grease, TOC, and COD.
- Why ZwitterShield™ is a Game‑Changer
Discover how Elevation membranes, built on ZwitterShield™ technology, redefine membrane resilience—handling high oil, grease, TOC, and COD levels while enabling up to 80 % fewer cleanings and slashing chemical costs by up to 90 %. - The Science Behind Zwitterionic Membranes
Dive into the zwitterionic copolymer chemistry that delivers fouling‑immune performance and stable operation under variable conditions - Real-World Case Studies
Explore compelling examples from food & beverage, landfill leachate, dairy, and more. See how these membranes have doubled system lifespans, reduced downtime, and delivered >95 % recoveries in industrial reuse applications - Operational Benefits & Cost Savings
Understand how fast recovery and sustained performance help keep systems running longer—with fewer cleanings, minimal maintenance, and lower chemical use - Live Q&A with ZwitterCo Experts
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Evolution Anti-fouling Membranes: The Next Evolution in Food, Dairy, and Biotech Processing
Evolution Anti-fouling Membranes: The Next Evolution in Food, Dairy, and Biotech Processing
Learn more about anti-fouling Evolution sanitary membranes and how they allow food, dairy, and biotech processors to increase their productivity, simplify membrane cleaning programs, and unlock cost savings.
- Discover zwitterionic membrane technology and how it has progressed to FDA-compliant sanitary membranes
- Review data showing how Evolution RO reduced membrane cleaning costs by over 50% and used over 40% less water for cleaning in a dairy wastewater concentrator system at a whey processing facility
- Explore the simplified cleaning programs offered by Evolution membranes, including the removal of the costly enzyme step
- Understand Evolution RO, SF, and Protein Concentration Membrane (PCM) and how they can help you increase productivity and decrease operating costs
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Landfill Leachate Case Study Video
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CASE STUDY
Watch How Elevation RO Membranes Transformed Serpol's Operations
- ~50% reduction in cleaning cost per m3
- Cleaning water usage reduced by 43%
- Membrane replacement frequency decreased by 65%
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Transform Wastewater Treatment with Elevation Membranes
AUGUST 27, 2025
Discover how Elevation membranes-with breakthrough ZwitterShield™ technology-outperform conventional RO by tolerating higher levels of oil, grease, TOC, and COD. Learn how to cut cleanings by up to 80% and reduce chemical costs by as much as 90%, all while maintaining fast recovery and stable performance under tough conditions.
Industrial Water Resiliency in the Era of Water Scarcity
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Industrial Water Resiliency in the Era of Water Scarcity
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Addressing Water Resiliency in the Middle East with ZwitterCo
What You’ll Learn
- Understand how innovative zwitterionic membranes resist fouling in challenging wastewater streams.
- Explore real-world case studies demonstrating reduced costs and improved compliance across key industries.
- Get your questions answered by ZwitterCo experts during our Q&A on regional water management challenges and solutions.
- Discover membrane technologies designed for water reuse and sustainability in water-stressed regions.
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Speakers:
Alex Rappaport
Chief Executive Officer
ZwitterCo
Myron Van Ert
Chief Commercial Officer
ZwitterCo
Ali Ben Haj Hamida
Sales Executive, Middle East & Africa
ZwitterCo
Alex Rappaport is an award-winning leader with a passion for innovation and sustainability. He is the CEO and Co-Founder of ZwitterCo, Inc., a company that develops membranes that are immune to irreversible fouling and enable treatment and reuse of the world’s toughest wastewaters. At ZwitterCo, Alex drives strategic planning, organizational design, and the long-term vision for company growth. Alex has led the company through multiple successful funding rounds raising over $100M from top-tier financial investors and strategic partners. Alex holds an M.S. in Innovation and Management and a B.S. in Environmental Engineering from Tufts University.
Myron oversees the implementation of ZwitterCo’s global growth strategies, partnerships and adoption of the company’s breakthrough zwitterionic membrane technology. His leadership began at Osmonics, Inc., and grew through the subsequent acquisitions made by GE Water & Process Technologies, Suez Water Technologies and Solutions, and Veolia Water Technologies and Solutions. Myron held senior executive leadership role and his experience spans water , wastewater and process applications from product to full outsourcing solutions. He holds a bachelor’s in chemistry from UW–Eau Claire and a master’s in management from UW–Milwaukee.
Ali serves as the Sales Executive for the MEA region at ZwitterCo, based in Dubai, UAE. He has many years of water and wastewater experience, including infrastructure investment, in the MEA region. Ali worked previously for DuPont, GE Water, Suez, and Nanostone. He has a degree in Chemical Engineering from Iowa State University.
Solving Food & Beverage Wastewater Challenges in Europe
WEBINAR:
Revolutionizing Water & Wastewater Treatment with ZwitterCo Membranes
WEBINAR:
Revolutionizing Water & Wastewater Treatment with ZwitterCo Membranes
What You’ll Learn
- The benefits of zwitterionic membrane technology for various industry applications in Europe
- Case studies from food processors implementing water reuse and high-strength wastewater treatment
- How ZwitterCo and Esmil are working together to deliver turnkey solutions across Europe
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Reduce RO Membrane Cleaning, Lower OPEX, and Improve Sustainability in Landfill Leachate
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Landfill Leachate Insights Webinar
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Reduce RO Membrane Cleaning, Lower OPEX, and Improve Sustainability in Landfill Leachate
We invite you to access our exclusive webinar where RO experts from ZwitterCo discuss the latest advancements and applications of RO technology in landfill leachate treatment.
- Overview of landfill wastewater characteristics and risks
- The role of high-performance membranes in meeting compliance standards.
- How advanced membrane technology recovers performance from organic fouling.
- Innovative approaches to reducing treatment costs and environmental impact
Special Guest Speaker
Alan Edel
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Landfill Leachate Treatment eBook Download
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Free eBook: Cut Landfill Leachate Treatment Costs
Learn how to maximize reliability and reduce chemical costs by up to 90% with membranes built for leachate treatment.
Reverse osmosis (RO) membranes are a cornerstone in industrial applications, particularly when dealing with difficult to treat wastewaters like landfill leachate. However, despite their role in treating leachate for reuse or discharge, traditional RO membranes often face significant operational challenges which can increase downtime and operating costs.
In this book, you’ll learn:
- Identifying Problems with RO Membranes
- Why ZwitterCo Membranes are Different
- ZwitterCo Membranes in Action
- Commercial Offering
- About ZwitterCo
ZwitterCo is not reinventing the wheel - just making it better.
Achieve 50% OPEX savings, reduced operational burdens, and longer membrane life with ZwitterCo Elevation RO membranes.
Fast Company Most Innovative Companies of 2024
2023 Breakthrough Water Technology Company
Edison Innovation Bronze Award in Sustainable Water Treatment
Case Study: Serpol
“We're thrilled with how things are going. Less chemicals, longer run times, and an easier process for our teams - it's been a win all around.”
In this snippet from our Landfill Leachate Webinar, Alan Edel of Serpol, shares his experience with ZwitterCo membranes. A former landfill in Sytraival, France, traditional RO membranes suffered from rapid organic fouling, requiring daily cleanings and frequent replacements.
After unsuccessful trials with various solutions, ZwitterCo membranes were tested alongside a leading alternative. The results: ZwitterCo maintained stable flux with no decline, while the competitor failed to meet performance targets.