This Socially Conscious Business Leverages a Ceramic Water Filter
Alyson Wyers — February 11, 2016 — Social Good
References: spoutsofwater.org & springwise
Access to clean water is a huge barrier keeping many people in developing communities trapped in a cycle of poverty, which is why this ceramic water filter startup exists. Not only does SPOUTS provide clean drinking water to impoverished areas of Uganda, the social enterprise also provides jobs and empowers locals.
Made out of clay and rice husks, the ceramic water filter is an eco-friendly and sustainable product. They are designed to eliminate 99.9% of contaminants in water as well. SPOUTS provides their filters for free to schools, refugee camps and prisons as well as 400 units a month to retailers.
This charitable endeavor addresses the issue of 30% of Ugandans without clean water access, not to mention the high child mortality rate due to water-borne diseases, as well as introducing a new source of income.
Made out of clay and rice husks, the ceramic water filter is an eco-friendly and sustainable product. They are designed to eliminate 99.9% of contaminants in water as well. SPOUTS provides their filters for free to schools, refugee camps and prisons as well as 400 units a month to retailers.
This charitable endeavor addresses the issue of 30% of Ugandans without clean water access, not to mention the high child mortality rate due to water-borne diseases, as well as introducing a new source of income.
Trend Themes
1. Ceramic Water Filters - The trend of using ceramic water filters provides an opportunity for companies to develop innovative, eco-friendly and sustainable water filtration solutions.
2. Social Enterprises - The rise of social enterprises like SPOUTS that provide clean drinking water to impoverished areas presents an opportunity for business professionals to create sustainable businesses that address social and environmental issues.
3. Free Water Supply Programs - The trend of providing free water filters to schools, refugee camps, and prisons creates an opportunity for companies to leverage their products as a means of social empowerment and community development.
Industry Implications
1. Water Filtration - The water filtration industry has the potential to tap into the demand for eco-friendly and sustainable ceramic water filters, offering innovative solutions for clean water access.
2. Social Entrepreneurship - The field of social entrepreneurship has growth potential, allowing business professionals to create companies that address social and environmental challenges while also generating income.
3. Humanitarian Aid - The humanitarian aid industry can explore partnerships with ceramic water filter companies to provide clean water access to disadvantaged communities and reduce water-borne diseases.
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