Msawenkosi Mkhize is addressing the growing concern of water scarcity exacerbated by factors like climate change and population growth. His solution involves the use of IoT technology to automate the recycling of greywater, reducing costs, waste, and potential toxic exposure while allowing remote monitoring and control of the process.
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Breaking the Wall of Water Scarcity
Msawenkosi Mkhize is a civil engineering graduate from the University of Cape Town, working on IoT solutions for greywater recycling. Witnessing sewage issues in an informal settlement inspires his work. His research integrates IoT to monitor and manage greywater, earning recognition from the Green Building Council of South Africa and Foresight Canada. At Zutari, Msawenkosi designs sustainable stormwater and sewer systems. His visionary approach transforms waste into a resource, promoting a net-zero future. Msawenkosi also explores market-fit waste solutions.
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