FSMA Spotlights: Let's talk sh*t - The New generation of non-sewage sanitation
In this webinar, FSMA Spotlights: Let's talk sh*t - The New generation of non-sewage sanitation
Today, we're meeting with Birger "Burger" Lundgren, founder and software entrepreneur who kicked off The Non-profit Sanitation Ambassadors in sunny South Africa.
Birger realised that not many people were looking at the big picture of sanitation. So, inspired by the likes of IKEA and LEGO, they came up with the WaSH Centre – a one-stop-shop for all things sanitation, covering construction, a cool experience, waste collection, support, safe treatment, and resource recovery.
Now, let's talk water. They're all about providing a top-notch WaSH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) solution that's a "flush and forget" experience for students and teachers. And get this, they're doing it with minimal water, thanks to rainwater collection. Each flush is just 100ml, and you only need 200ml to wash your hands.
Together with SLU - The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, they worked on a cost-effective method to safely treat human waste and transform it into fertiliser for agriculture.
After three years of research and development, they're finally launching this revolutionary solution. They've been testing it out in South African schools, and also setting up "The Ablution Factory" in Cape Town. Why? To create local jobs and assemble WaSH Centers in other places and countries, all to keep costs down.
Their motto is as bold and simple: Eat, Sh*t, Grow, and Repeat. So buckle up, as we flush away the old and grow into a cleaner, greener future!
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The FSMA Spotlights webinar series aims to highlight key aspects and discussions around FSM and the sanitation service chain.
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