Green Glows 2025: Turning Waste into Wisdom | A Five-Day Global Workshop on Next-Generation Wastewater Solutions
7/7/20252 min read
A Five-Day Global Workshop on Next-Generation Wastewater Solutions
PhyEcoSyS Pvt. Ltd. is proud to announce the successful completion of Green Glows 2025, a five-day international workshop held from June 9–13, 2025, bringing together leading voices from academia, industry, and environmental policy to address critical advancements in wastewater treatment and circular bioeconomy practices.
This flagship event was conceptualized to coincide with World Environment Day, aligning with our broader mission to catalyze nature-based, scalable, and cost-effective water management solutions.
Strategic Vision
The core objective of Green Glows 2025 was to provide a high-impact knowledge exchange platform for professionals, researchers, and decision-makers seeking to implement sustainable wastewater technologies that are rooted in science, driven by innovation, and ready for real-world deployment.
Each session was designed to reflect cross-cutting challenges and opportunities in the field—ranging from biological treatment and resource recovery to AI-enhanced monitoring and climate adaptation frameworks.
Program Overview
Day 1 – June 9, 2025
Inaugural Address: "Beating Plastic Pollution"
Mr. Dan Fritschen, WasteFree23.org, USA: Focused on community-led waste solutions and circular innovation.
Main Technical Session: "Fundamentals of Wastewater Treatment"
Mr. Hanzal Pabola, Head, Venlar Corporation, Mumbai: Provided a comprehensive overview of treatment systems and industry pain points.
Day 2– June 10, 2025
Session 1: "Nature-Based Desalination"
Mr. Aijaz Uddin Muhammad, Biotech Engineer, Aijaz Environment Consultants, UAE: Presented ecosystem-inspired models for low-cost desalination.
Session 2: "Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM)"
Addressed policy integration, equitable access, and climate resilience.
Day 3 – June 11, 2025
Session 1: "Biological Treatment of Wastewaters: Greener, Cleaner, and Driving Sustainability"
Dr. Imran Ahmad, Bioprocess Engineer, India: Explored microbial and enzymatic pathways for eco-efficient treatment.
Session 2: "Wastewater and the Power of Biochar"
Mr. Sylvester S. Lutchman, Mechanical Engineer, Trinidad & Tobago: Focused on biochar production from biomass and its applications in remediation.
Day 4 – June 12, 2025
Special Session: "Harnessing the Potential of Microalgae for Sustainability"
Dr. Lalit Goswami, Postdoctoral Researcher, Kyung Hee University, South Korea: Shared innovative approaches for algal-based CO₂ capture, biofuels, and nutrient recovery.
Day 5 – June 13, 2025
Concluding Session: "HRAPs Unleashed: Large-Scale Algal Cultivation Meets Bioremediation and Resource Recovery"
Dr. Imran Ahmad, Bioprocess Engineer, India: Highlighted the role of High Rate Algal Ponds in wastewater polishing and circular production.
Key Outcomes
Global Participation: Registrants from across academia, public utilities, industry, and civil society.
Interdisciplinary Learning: Diverse sessions covering engineering, biology, IoT, and policy.
Scalable Models Discussed: Low-cost, modular wastewater systems for semi-urban and rural deployments.
Platform for Collaboration: Engaged professionals across borders to foster implementation-driven partnerships.
Green Glows Matters
Green Glows 2025 reaffirms PhyEcoSyS's commitment to:
✔Bridging the gap between R&D and field deployment
✔Supporting climate-smart water infrastructure
✔Catalyzing public-private collaboration in environmental innovation
✔ Providing education and capacity-building platforms in the Global South
This initiative reflects our positioning as both a solution provider and a knowledge partner for governments, academic institutions, CSR stakeholders, and NGOs.
The Way Forward
We extend our sincere thanks to all resource persons, partners, and participants who contributed to the success of Green Glows 2025.
As we prepare for the next edition, PhyEcoSyS remains focused on translating ideas into impact—through technology transfer, training, pilot deployments, and collaborative R&D in microalgae-based wastewater remediation and circular bioeconomy solutions.
For partnership opportunities, institutional training, or pilot deployment inquiries, contact us
