VI Clean Coasts Introduces Innovative Water Generators to Reduce Plastic Waste in the USVI
- Staff Consortium
- October 18, 2024
VI Clean Coasts has introduced innovative water generator technology to the U.S. Virgin Islands, aiming to reduce single-use plastics and enhance sustainable practices across the territory. According to a release issued Thursday, the initiative, which provides filtered drinking water from atmospheric water generators, marks a significant step in promoting eco-friendly solutions to address local water needs. The atmospheric water generator, capable of producing eight gallons of filtered drinking water daily from water vapor, does not require a traditional water supply connection, VI Clean Coasts made known. The technology was introduced to the U.S. Virgin Islands this summer after a successful field trip to Tortola, where Green VI demonstrated the solution to the Virgin Islands Conservation Society. The water generator also doubles as a dehumidifier, leading to lower air-conditioning usage by reducing humidity. Red Hook Dive Center, a VI Clean Coasts Eco-Certified business, was the ...