The project was designed to avoid or reduce overall water pollution associated with the product service system. This may be done by:

1. having received or in the process of receiving a certification,
2. conducting a life cycle assessment (LCA) that identifies and calculates air pollution, and/or by
3. measurable improvements in water efficiency resulting in reduced water pollution.

Water pollution may be described as the degradation of water quality caused by discharges to water from agricultural, industrial, urban, household, waste disposal and other sources. Most pollution is the result of human activity, however ‘natural’ causes may also contribute to water pollution.

See: http://www2.epa.gov/learn-issues/learn-about-water

‘Cradle-to-cradle’ refers to a framework by which products are evaluated, including design and a variety of life cycle steps. The process encourages continuous improvement and the certification provides a means of publicly communicating progress. The water certification requires that a water audit be performed.

See: http://www.made-by.org/consultancy/standards/cradle-to-cradle/

Hannover Principles: Design for Sustainability – Water

Sustainability indicators for the fashion industry.

A free tool for identifying corporate water risks and opportunities. Prepared by WBCSD.

Cradle to Cradle Water Stewardship Criteria.