Water Recycling and Good Vibrations

​Fall 2025

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Summary
Circular Earth led a youth-powered sustainability project at St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) Mesa Dining Hall that
transforms waste into long-term community benefit. By capturing and reusing shower greywater from
approximately 100 showers per week, the system diverts an estimated 83,000 gallons of water annually from the
sewer—reducing operating costs by $662 per year, equivalent to funding 133 meals for individuals experiencing
homelessness.
Designed for durability, the greywater filtration system is built to operate for six years with minimal maintenance,
ensuring sustained resource savings. In parallel, the project converted a neglected corner of the site into a Green
Space zen garden using reclaimed and recycled materials, improving daily experience for guests while reinforcing
SVdP’s capacity to serve the community.
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Project Lead
Timothy Whitney Jr

Project Team
Kyleigh Brown | Neha Karanjia | Jonny Mendita | Nick Whitney

Project Partner
St. Vincent de Paul Mesa Dining Hall & Urban Garden

Thank You
Kathrine Blomquist, Mesa Youth Climate Action Fund | Ka-Linda Blackner, SVdP Garden Director | Jim Dilettoso,
Sound Garden Expert | Ashley Weisman & Brandon Hopton, GreenLight Solutions | Megan Beatty, Bold Reuse |
Orlando, Plumber

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