Xylem Global Student Innovation Challenge Video Library

Winning Projects

Grand Winner - Waste2H
High School Category

Grand Winner - Waste2H

This group of high school students embarked on a groundbreaking project, investigating the potential of wastewater as a sustainable bioreactor for the production of green hydrogen. Ultimately, they ingeniously designed and employed a custom-made bioreactor, enabling the eco-friendly production of green hydrogen while preserving our precious freshwater resources.

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Challenge Statement 1 Winner - Vanya Teh
High School Category

Challenge Statement 1 Winner - Vanya Teh

The project's primary objective was to explore the role of electrolytes in seawater in facilitating the production of green hydrogen using freshwater sources.

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Challenge Statement 2 Winner - Aquarriors
High School Category

Challenge Statement 2 Winner - Aquarriors

The team dedicated their efforts to creating innovative and distinctive modules with the aim of enhancing user engagement on the Water Heroes Academy platform. They designed interactive games that enable platform users to understand the intricate relationship between the root causes of water pollution and their resulting impacts. These games serve as valuable tools for educating individuals about the gravity of the issue and empowering them with knowledge on potential solutions they can undertake as responsible individuals.

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Challenge Statement 3 Winner - Plastic @ Pasig
High School Category

Challenge Statement 3 Winner - Plastic @ Pasig

In a world where plastics have seamlessly integrated into our daily routines, it's increasingly challenging to evade their usage. Nevertheless, these determined students, actively involved in their school's water sustainability initiative, fearlessly delved into a comprehensive study on the detrimental consequences of plastic waste within Southeast Asia's most heavily polluted river, the Pasig River in the Philippines. Their proposed solution stands out for its practicality and sustainability, presenting a feasible path towards addressing this pressing issue.

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Challenge Statement 4 Winner - Greener Malls for the Future
High School Category

Challenge Statement 4 Winner - Greener Malls for the Future

Singapore's local statistics reveal a striking reality: the proliferation of shopping malls, averaging one every 3.5 kilometers, has led to a significant surge in energy consumption, making commercial buildings the top energy consumers in the region. Furthermore, the prevalent reliance on air conditioning systems has substantially exacerbated the Urban Heat Island Effect. Concerns about water resources are equally pressing, with the commercial sector already accounting for 55% of Singapore's total water consumption, and projections indicating a troubling upward trend.

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Grand Winner - Ocean Rescuers
University Category

Grand Winner - Ocean Rescuers

By harnessing the power of data science and geographic information systems (GIS), they meticulously charted the landscape of waterway pollution in India.

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Challenge Statement 1 Winner - UAE Micro Algae
University Category

Challenge Statement 1 Winner - UAE Micro Algae

This project delves into the vast potential of microalgae in the eco-friendly generation of green hydrogen, minimizing water consumption to an unprecedented degree. Furthermore, it capitalizes on the unique geographic advantages of the UAE for efficient green hydrogen production.

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Challenge Statement 2 Winner - BlueHub
University Category

Challenge Statement 2 Winner - BlueHub

The project promotes community-wide water conservation by introducing a cutting-edge smartphone application known as BlueHub. This ingenious app empowers individuals to gauge their water consumption, offering a range of strategies to curtail their usage effectively. As an added incentive, users have the opportunity to earn rewards and connect with like-minded water-conscious individuals.

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Challenge Statement 3 Winner - Plastic 2 Power
University Category

Challenge Statement 3 Winner - Plastic 2 Power

A team of enterprising college students has pioneered an advanced plastic sorting system, employing the power of artificial intelligence (AI). This groundbreaking innovation has revolutionized waste management sites, making the efficient and straightforward processing of plastic waste a reality. Subsequently, the gathered plastic waste undergoes a transformative process known as "plastic paralysis," converting it into valuable and sustainable energy resources.

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Challenge Statement 4 Winner - HydroCity
University Category

Challenge Statement 4 Winner - HydroCity

A cohort of engineering students harnessed their technical expertise to combat the adverse effects of carbon dioxide emissions within their own school facilities. Their inventive solutions included implementing energy-saving measures such as rainwater harvesting and the installation of solar power systems in the school buildings.

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Webinars

Xylem Product Sustainability and Virtual Factory Tour

Xylem Product Sustainability and Virtual Factory Tour

What makes a product sustainable? Tour Xylem’s facilities in Emmaboda and Sundbyberg, Sweden and hear from Xylem’s sustainability leaders, including Austin Alexander, VP, Sustainability; Veronica Jergelind, Director, Global Product Sustainability; Greg Mimms, VP, Environment, Health and Safety; and Asad Choudry, Global Product Manager (Challenge Statement #1). 

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Games For a Sustainable Future

Games For a Sustainable Future

Learn about water quality and climate change community engagement with EarthEcho founder Philippe Cousteau Jr. and Rayan Krishnan (Challenge Statement #2).

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Dive into Digital Water

Dive into Digital Water

Dive into the “Digital Water” revolution with Tim Braun, VP & Enterprise Architect for Xylem Vue and Ting Lu, Business Practice Leader at Clean Water Services (Challenge Statement #3).

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Water on Mars

Water on Mars

Hear about current efforts for bringing humanity to Mars, and how water hunting is involved, with Vera Mulyani, CEO and Founder of Mars City Design (Challenge Statement #4).

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Xylem Ignite Awards Ceremony & Global Launch