--- title: OxyMem Blog | Socio-economics description: Socio-economics | We’re interested in making wastewater interesting. A big task you might think, but we are so passionate about the treatment of wastewater that we want to share that passion with you. 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People no longer expect to have to wait days or weeks for goods to be delivered. The expectation now is that goods and services are delivered almost instantaneously. - [Sandra Murray](https://www.oxymem.com/blog/author/sandra-murray) - 3 min read - 19-Mar-2019 09:25:34 ## [Richer nations must invest to solve the 80% of untreated wastewater](https://www.oxymem.com/blog/richer-nations-must-invest-to-solve-the-80-of-untreated-wastewater) Richer nations must invest in their water systems to solve the 80% of untreated wastewater globally Using economies of scale to solve the world's water crises According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), 80% of the world's wastewater treatment is untreated and discharged back into our ecosystems. Inaction has unimaginable consequences for wildlife and drives disease and poverty. - [Kieran Moore](https://www.oxymem.com/blog/author/kieran-moore) - 3 min read - 12-Mar-2019 12:06:14 ## [Time for WasteWater Treatment Plants to Embrace the Latest Innovations](https://www.oxymem.com/blog/time-for-wastewater-treatment-plants-to-embrace-the-latest-innovations) Time for WasteWater Treatment Plants to Embrace the Latest Innovations We need access to clean water to survive and prosper. Water helps us maintain our existence and to enjoy sustainable lifestyles. We are all too aware of the issues associated with water shortages, however, and thus it is increasingly important that we also look at the impact of our sustained negligence in wastewater treatment infrastructure. The good news is innovation has caught up and there is a new breed of wastewater treatment solutions like MABR which can make a material difference to the efficacy of existing processes. - [Wayne Byrne](https://www.oxymem.com/blog/author/wayne-byrne) - 7 min read - 11-Jul-2018 13:47:04 ## [The Hidden Cost of Tourism on Your Local Infrastructure](https://www.oxymem.com/blog/the-hidden-cost-of-tourism-on-your-local-infrastructure) The Hidden Cost of Tourism on Your Local Infrastructure In recent years there has been a significant increase in protests against tourists in Europe. A wave of angry anti-British tourist sentiment has peaked across Europe with Spaniards taking to the streets in violent protests as many resorted to anti-tourism slogans and graffiti throughout its tourist hubs. Daily Express, June 5th, 2018 The reasons are numerous ranging from bad behavior to increased costs to the impact on locals as a result of the numbers. 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