RefineStick

We are RefineStick, a social enterprise established in 2018 to provide affordable and portable water filtration technology to people with limited access to clean drinking water. We aim to make clean drinking water accessible to as many people as possible, particularly those living in slums, flood-affected areas, and other underserved communities. We aim to achieve this by improving our technology, expanding our distribution networks, and collaborating with other organizations. The availability of clean water has long been a challenge on a global scale. Every year, floods cover nearly one-third of Bangladesh. Frequent floods exacerbate water-borne diseases by overflowing dirty water supplies into clean reservoirs and residential areas. Affected individuals use chlorine or iodine tablets to purify their water and rely on government or non-governmental organizations’ aid. Although these tablets can eliminate germs in water, they also produce toxic byproducts that are bad for both the environment and human health. RefineStick's innovative technology, coupled with its affordability and portability, makes it a valuable solution to the drinking water crisis, offering sustainable and long-term benefits to communities and the environment. Its low cost and portable design make it an ideal option for individuals and families living in both rural and urban areas, especially those affected by floods or other natural disasters. By reducing the reliance on traditional water treatment methods, RefineStick can help to minimize the environmental impact of water treatment and promote more responsible and sustainable practices.