Blanzy. Michelin is putting the brakes on water savings with its “hydraloop”
The Michelin factory in Blanzy is on the road to water self-sufficiency. These savings were made possible by its "hydraloop" project, which was inaugurated on Tuesday, May 6. The goal is to reduce water withdrawals by 80% (137,000 m3 less each year) and to be self-sufficient for up to 10 days in the event of a significant drought.
The Michelin factory in Blanzy inaugurated its "hydraloop" on Tuesday, May 6. The global tire giant has not decided to convert itself into an amusement park. Behind this project name, which could refer to a thrill ride, lies a closed-circuit water system.
Until now, water drawn from the Sorme basinMichelin aims to reduce its water consumption by a third by 2030. Until now, water was drawn from the ground to manufacture its tires and rubber.
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