Water You Waiting For? Capture6 is Saving the World and My Thirst for Change

Drought Diaries: It's a Cruel Summer for Our Planet

Okay Swifties let's talk about something *slightly* more serious than my dating life – and trust me that's saying something! Droughts are becoming the new norm and I'm not just talking about the kind you experience after a sold out Eras Tour ticket drop. This is a real 'State of Grace' situation for our planet and we need solutions like yesterday. As I always sing 'We need to calm down' but this time we need to act!

Capture6: The 'Anti Hero' of Water Waste?

Enter Capture6 a startup from Berkeley California that's basically turning water treatment waste into liquid gold. They're like the 'Anti Hero' of this story taking something everyone else sees as trash and turning it into treasure. Apparently water treatment is super expensive and all that waste gets well wasted. But not anymore folks! It's like they heard me singing 'All Too Well' about environmental problems and decided to do something about it.

From Brine to Shine: The Science of Swiftie Level Magic

So how do they do it? Well it's a bit science y but I'll try to break it down. They take the waste from water treatment called brine (basically super salty water) and strip out the fresh water. Then they separate the salt into sodium and chlorine and turn the sodium into lye. And here's the kicker: that lye sucks up CO2 from the air! It's like a 'Love Story' between science and sustainability. As Capture6's CEO Ethan Cohen Cole says they're doing water treatment brine management and carbon capture all at once. 'Are you enchanted?' I know I am.

California Dreamin': Saving Water Saving Money

This isn't just some far off dream. Capture6 is already working in places like Western Australia South Korea and right here in drought stricken California. The Palmdale Water District is testing their technology and already projecting HUGE cost savings. We're talking 10% off capital costs and up to 40% off operational costs! They're basically saying 'Look What You Made Me Do' – save water and money! And I think that's simply the best way to live and function.

Carbon Credits and 'Clean' Reputation: A Win Win?

But wait there's more! Capture6's entire process could run on renewable energy meaning all the CO2 they capture is net negative. That's like getting a gold star for saving the planet! And because they're capturing carbon they can sell carbon credits. It's a whole new level of 'Reputation,' but this time it's a *clean* one. I would be proud to have my name on this type of company.

Fighting the 'Fearless' Fight for Our Future

Of course not everyone's on board. The previous administration canceled funding for some climate change technologies which is about as 'Mean' as it gets. But Capture6 is still going strong thanks to funding from the U.S. Department of Energy and California. This is just one piece of the puzzle but it shows that even in the face of adversity we can be 'Fearless' and create a better future. 'Long live' to sustainable technology and to a world where clean water is available for all!