Water scarcity poses a significant challenge today, necessitating a society where both people and nature can thrive, irrespective of climate conditions. One promising solution is decentralized greywater recycling, which involves treating greywater from sources like baths, showers, and washing machines within individual buildings. This method can reduce potable water use and wastewater production by 25-45%, along with lowering energy consumption and CO2 emissions. The clean and safe reused water can serve purposes such as toilet flushing, washing machines, and outdoor irrigation. Emphasizing sustainability, this vision promotes water conservation while fostering partnerships with regulators, municipalities, and builders to create a water-conscious future. By advocating for this initiative, individuals can join a movement dedicated to sustainable living and proactive environmental stewardship, where water-saving practices become the norm and collectively shape a better future. Continuing Education Units (CEUS) submitted 1 hour in* • Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) • Building Performance Institute (BPI) NonWholeHouse • Submitted for American Institute of Architects - AIA (HSW) • Certified Green Professional (NARI & CGP) • Certified GreenHome Professional (CGHP) Pillar(s): Health, Water • American Institute of Building Designers (AIBD) • State Architect / Builder License may be applicable • Building Science Institute (BSI) Verifier • Society of American Registered Architects (SARA) Lessons Learned: 1. **Understand** that utilizing decentralized greywater recycling can significantly improve health outcomes by providing a safe and sustainable water source for non-potable uses, reducing reliance on limited potable water supplies. 2. **Analyze** the safety benefits of greywater systems which can minimize the energy consumption and carbon footprint associated with traditional water treatment processes, promoting a healthier environment. 3. **Introduce** initiatives focused on welfare by fostering community involvement in sustainable water practices, thereby enhancing social responsibility and collective action toward a flourishing ecosystem. 4. **Articulate** the importance of partnerships among regulators, municipalities, and builders to implement decentralized water reuse mandates, ensuring that all members of the community have access to safe and sufficient water resources. Speaker: Melissa Lubitz is the Director of Business Development for Hydraloop in North America. She studied Environmental Biology at Western University and went on to complete her diploma in Environmental Technology at Fanshawe College with a water focus. She began her career working with one of the leading UV disinfection manufacturers, heading up technical support, validation coordination and corporate training for the organization. She then moved into the Net Zero Water sector, focusing on rainwater harvesting, stormwater treatment, drinking water packages and greywater recycling. Working with the North American team she is tasked with certification standards, educating municipalities and regulators, as well as business development across the continent. She is a certified engineering technologist with OACETT and a water technology specialist with the WQA.