Solvatten: Purifying Water with Sunlight
GIVE WATER, SAVE LIVES Solvatten: Purifying Water with Sunlight A Swedish portable household water purifier makes unsafe water drinkable using solar energy. Solvatten can produce 22-33 liters of clean, drinkable water when exposed to two to six hours of sunlight. This specially designed container uses heat, UV light, and a built in filter to clean […]
UN Habitat reporting from Mali
GIVE WATER, SAVE LIVES UN Habitat reporting from Mali Initial results from the UN Habitat and Solvatten project in Bamako Mali shows a 60% drop in charcoal costs for families using Solvatten to treat and heat their water. This in combination with the savings of around 2-3 USD per week from buying treated water before […]
Solvatten has been nominated for 2012 Katerva Award
Solvatten News Solvatten has been nominated for 2012 Katerva Award We are proud to announce that Solvatten has been nominated for 2012 Katerva Award! Introduction to the Katerva Award with information from the website: ”Katerva identifies the best ideas on the planet and accelerates them toward impact at the global level. Measuring sustainability is […]
Peta Wadström receives prize from Soroptomists
Solvatten News Peta Wadström receives prize from Soroptomists President of the Unions, Anita Westerström together with Petra Wadström, Founder and CEO of Solvatten. Soroptimist International is a worldwide service organisation for women. They are committed to a world where women and girls together achieve their individual and collective potential, realise aspirations and have an […]
Superlative Conspiracy No.2
GIVE WATER, SAVE LIVES Superlative Conspiracy No.2 Solvatten is featured in the new issue of the Superlative Conspiracy. Check it out! Explore Collaborations
EcoArki, official representative of Solvatten in Peru
GIVE WATER, SAVE LIVES EcoArki, official representative of SOLVATTEN in Peru Solvatten is pleased to announce that it has signed a distribution agreement for the Country of PERU with ECOARKI SAC to expand the reach of Solvatten starting with the rural and disadvantaged districts of TIQUILLACA, VILQUE and MAÑAZO in PUNO, PERU. This new partnership […]
Solvatten member in the SWEUNB Network
GIVE WATER, SAVE LIVES Solvatten member in the SWEUNB Network The Swedish Association for UN business is a joint initiative between a growing number of Swedish companies, the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Swedish Trade Council. The aim is to increase sustainable business relations and partnerships with the UN. Explore Collaborations
Top list 100 Swedish Green Influentials
PETRA WADSTRÖM Top list of 100 Swedish Green Influentials Petra Wadström, inventor and founder of Solvatten, got a 16th place on the Top 100 list for Swedens Most Influential Person for the Environment. The list consist of influentials that are making real change for the environment. Congratulations! See the complete list here Explore Collaborations
Government of Haiti purchases Solvatten
GIVE WATER, SAVE LIVES Government of Haiti purchases SOLVATTEN The Ministry of Environment in Haiti has purchased SOLVATTEN Safe Water System, to launch a large health, environment and empowerment program called The Green Haiti Project. This five year initiative will provide Haitian families with environmentally-friendly household kits including energy efficient cook stoves, solar lamps and […]
Swedish Postcode Lottery supports AMREF – SOLVATTEN initiative in Uganda
Solvatten News Swedish Postcode Lottery supports AMREF – SOLVATTEN initiative in Uganda AMREF (the African Medical and Research Foundation) is now including Solvatten in a project called PHASE – Personal Hygiene and Sanitation Education – which will reach about 10 000 people in rural areas of Nabweru, Uganda. AMREF and Solvatten AB share the vision […]