Sustainability

Water is the most used resource in the world, and preserving it is a shared responsibility. 

We all share the responsibility to protect it, and we firmly believe that society should change her approach to water. According to the UN Environment Program, by 2030 half of the world’s population will live in areas facing severe drinking water shortages.  

That’s why sustainability and water circularity are becoming essential — not only for governments and companies, but also for events and temporary projects. Our ambition is clear: a world where water is applied wisely and responsibly, with lasting impact for people and planet. Reaching sustainability starts with raising awareness. In every decision we make, we are guided by our commitment to reducing our water footprint. 

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Recycling hundred percent of water is our ultimate goal. At all remote locations we work, we will strive for a situation, where there is no longer any wastewater; and drinking water will be purely used for drinking water. That is preserving water as a heritage. That is MTD. 

MTD wants to be a driving force behind this movement and contributes to several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: 

  • Goal #6 – Clean Water and Sanitation – Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. It is no longer self-evident that sufficient drinking water will be available everywhere. 
  • Goal #12 – Responsible consumption and production Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.  Handling water with care is the norm. In the coming years, we will all be obliged by local authorizations to show reductions on the water and CO2 footprint. 
  • Goal #13 – Climate action – Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.  Heat stress, extreme droughts, floods, thunderstorms with hail are increasing in the world. 
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Drinkwater safety

Safe drinking water isn’t just our mission, it’s our standard. We provide end-to-end water services, handling everything from initial design and implementation to ongoing monitoring and maintenance. No matter the complexity or scale, MTD has a 10 steps approach to ensure that every visitor, worker, or resident has access to clean, safe water.  

Water safety is at the core of our business. Our drinking water certified equipment, and advanced techniques guarantee the highest quality standards. Each step of the process reflects our dedication to safety. It starts with the equipment in our warehouse being carefully disinfected and stored. Once the installation is finished on site, the temporary infrastructure, usually installed above ground, is thoroughly flushed and disinfected ensuring clean water from the outset. 

We ensure water quality by taking samples from our drinking water systems and having them tested by independent, certified laboratories. This ensures that at every point of consumption (such as taps, catering, etc.), the water is always safe to drink. 

By combining experience, technology, and strict quality assurance measures, we deliver water clients can trust.  

Reusing wastewater

At MTD, we manage water responsibly by designing smarter, more sustainable temporary water infrastructures. 

We have developed our own water filtration units which can treat wastewater, seawater of surface and groundwater, and reuse it for specific utilities, or as irrigation water or discharge it as surface water. Wastewater filtration can also be applied to water from lakes and rivers.  

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Waste water treatment: MTD Silver Label

Responsible use of water by correct wastewater treatment can lead to +/- 75% reduction of water use and transport costs. MTD proudly presents the Silver Label Unit. By purifying black water (toilets, showers & kitchens) into high-quality effluent, it allows for water reuse in permitted non-potable applications, such as showering, laundry, irrigation, dust control, or even returning it back to nature. It offers a sustainable and scalable solution for circular water use, reduced tanker transport, and less stress on local treatment facilities in various sectors, such as events, disaster relief, and temporary housing. 

Water filtration: MTD Red Label

Our Red Label unit is designed for the disaster relief market to provide safe drinking water for a camp of 300 people, with a capacity of 45m3/day. This pallet sized unit can provide drinking water parameters complying with WHO Standard. It has a fully automated system with an ultra-filtration process that can treat surface water and groundwater from lakes, rivers, wells and streams. 

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Bottle refill stations to reduce single-use plastics

Single-use plastic bottles and waste like plastic cups are a growing problem worldwide. Many countries and governmental institutions are implementing new rules and regulations to reduce the waste.  

As the public becomes aware of this issue, we see that many visitors now carry reusable (branded) bottles. Therefore, solutions like MTD’s bottle refill stations, The Phill, The Wall and The Gallery are used to encourage visitors to fill up their reusable bottles or cups. There is even the possibility of a real-time dashboard displaying savings made by the visitors. Also, we achieve additional water savings because of the start/stop button and sensors to adjust the needed water quantity.  

MTD’s Refill Stations can be fully branded, allowing our clients to showcase their identity or highlight sponsors, while linking these brands to the mission of reducing single-use plastics – making them a visible asset at any event. 

BLUEWAVE program

Our systems are equipped with real-time monitoring technology (Smart Water Meters), enabling direct insight into water consumption and peak usage. This not only encourages more conscious water use but also allows for early detection of irregularities. The collected data provides a clear overview of water usage throughout your event. At MTD, we believe that insights are crucial to learn and optimize together. That’s why, as we prepare for the water transition, we invite you to be part of our mission. By reducing potable water where possible and shaping sustainable water strategies together. Our BLUEWAVE report can also be used for your ESG and CSRD reporting. 

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