Water Boy 1
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Good morning, everyone,
I have a challenge. We are a small charity improving water quality in small remote villages in Uganda. We would like to introduce hand-washing into the schools that we work with. Since the water supply typically contains bacteria, we'd like to teach the villages to make their own soap from local materials, but add an antibacterial ingredient to improve hygiene. The villages are remote enough that purchasing the ingredient is impractical (nor don they have the money to buy it).
Any ideas? The materials for soap making are available in the villages. We should be able to produce things that are chlorine-based or vinegar-based. Alcohol-based might also be possible, but there is the potential for abuse if we went that route. Anyone have any experience in this area?
The Water Boy for WeDevWater.com
I have a challenge. We are a small charity improving water quality in small remote villages in Uganda. We would like to introduce hand-washing into the schools that we work with. Since the water supply typically contains bacteria, we'd like to teach the villages to make their own soap from local materials, but add an antibacterial ingredient to improve hygiene. The villages are remote enough that purchasing the ingredient is impractical (nor don they have the money to buy it).
Any ideas? The materials for soap making are available in the villages. We should be able to produce things that are chlorine-based or vinegar-based. Alcohol-based might also be possible, but there is the potential for abuse if we went that route. Anyone have any experience in this area?
The Water Boy for WeDevWater.com