VI Clean Coasts Introduces Innovative Water Generators to Reduce Plastic Waste in the USVI

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 ...