Carbon Credits: Clean water access in Laos
We are providing, access safe drinking water, especially in rural areas, reduce time spent collecting firewood or boiling drinking water, reduce costs for families, reduce child and adult morbidity and mortality
Buying this product is supporting the cause of Decent Work & Economic Growth, Reduced Inequalities, Responsible Consumption & Production, Gender Equality, and Life On Land by:
- Buying items or services made by supported beneficiaries
- Direct donation to individuals in need
- Utilizing reused, recycled or recyclable materials
Unit price from $17.00 | Lead time 3-5 days
During the project’s first period from June 2012 through July 2019, we sold and distributed filters to 70,181 households. In the following seven year period, the water purifiers will provide safe drinking water for potentially more than half a million people, and at the same time reduce the demand for water treatment through boiling water with non-renewable biomass. The water purifiers have a useful life of seven years or more, given proper care and maintenance, and are replaceable. The Lao Ceramic Water Purifiers are manufactured locally in Laos and therefore contribute to building a local industry in the country, as well as creating sustainable jobs and business opportunities in rural areas.
With the assistance of carbon finance, we will continue to be a unique and sustainable enterprise capable of providing emissions-free household water treatment options to rural households; thereby improving public health, contributing to household economy, and helping to conserve the local forests.
