Safe and affordable water for all
SaWa is a uniquely designed plastic bag that uses the sun’s UV rays to kill bacteria and viruses.
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SaWa is a uniquely designed plastic bag that uses the sun’s UV rays to kill bacteria and viruses.
SaWa is a uniquely designed plastic bag that uses the sun’s UV rays to kill bacteria and viruses. The company aims to provide economically affordable water purification solutions to people at the bottom of the pyramid. The product can be made out of bioplastics or recycled plastic, and the SaWa bag is collected and recycled when it expires. The company is active in Uganda and Kenya, where it helps provide clean water to underprivileged communities.
what they offer
SaWa bag is a water container that utilizes the Solar Water Disinfection (SODIS) technique endorsed by the WHO as a safe way to purify water. The SaWa bag kills more than 99.99 % of dangerous pathogens in water.
The SaWa bag:
- 4 litres of safe drinking water in 4 hours
- Reusable 500 times, providing a family of 4 drinking water for over a year.
- Approximately $2 per bag
what they are looking for
- Engage with stakeholders who can enable last mile sales and distribution in India
- Research partners to en‐ hance product efficacy and customization relevant for Indian stakeholders
- Pilots with the urban poor and villages in India
sector focus
- Clean drinking water for the underprivileged
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clients / partners
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