Philanthropy

LATRINE SOLUTIONS

More than 40% of the world’s population does not have access to a toilet. Most of these people live in poor, undeveloped countries. In these same countries, even the people who have access to facilities may not use them because they are typically poorly maintained, and as a result, are dirty and smell horrible. As a result, so much human waste is being released into the environment on a daily basis that it is creating an environmental health hazard.  Poor sanitation results in the deaths of thousands of children everyday.

With latrines, maintaining them can be costly, not to mention unpleasant. Typically, in lower income areas, latrines are simply pits, with no way to flush the contents. As a result, the human waste sits there until the pit is full or until they decide to move it to another location. School children routinely avoid using these facilities because of the smell, and either find a place to go to the bathroom in the woods, or wait until they get home. Many children leave school to go home to use the bathroom and then don’t return to class.

At ENVGreen Technologies, we offer a 100% organic solution to the problem of dirty, smelly, unhealthy latrines.  Within 48 hours, the foul odor associated with dirty latrines will be significantly reduced, and should be completely eliminated within the first week of using the solution. The product is a highly concentrated enzymatic system formulated to promote the remediation of odors and the organic waste from which they originate.  It accelerates the decomposition and deodorizing of all organically based residues by dispensing oxygen, and deriving energy from the oxidation of simple mineral compounds and organic gases such as ammonia, hydrogen sulfide, carbon monoxide, sulfer dioxide, etc. 

While each situation is unique, we have developed standard application protocols to use to effectively eliminate the problem and improve the health risks associated with latrines quickly and efficiently. The method to apply the product is simple and straight forward and can easily be done in a few minutes every day.

MOSQUITO REPELLANT SOLUTION

The solution is a revolutionary and clinically approved insecticidal coating specifically developed to eradicate insect pests. The unique property of the product will attack the nervous and muscular system of insects. When a mosquito lands on the treated surface, the insect will absorb traces of the solution. This will result in paralysis and death within a few minutes.

The effectiveness of the product is guaranteed for a minimum period of 2 years from the date of
application, making it both economically and functionally efficient. It can dramatically reduce the spread of infection-carrying insects and so lower the risk of catching diseases such as malaria, dengue fever, yellow fever, chikungunya and chagas disease.

Biting insects and other species such as flies and cockroaches also carry numerous diseases.
Mosquitoes alone cause 2-3 million deaths annually. As well as spreading disease, insect bites can also cause pain, itching and swelling and general discomfort.
Our solution dries to a clear finish over existing hard surfaces and is effective against such insects as:

• Mosquitoes
• Flies
• Ants
• Beetles
• Triatomine insects
• Cockroaches
• Ticks
• Termites
• Lice
• Spiders
• Scorpions
• Wasps
• Silverfish
• Weevils

It also contains an antimicrobial biocide, making it antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal. It is 100% safe to use following manufacturer’s instructions, is easy to apply and is not mixed or diluted with any other product. The components have been strenuously tested and approved in the UK.

The product contains an active ingredient which combines an advanced generation pyrethroid with a unique capsule suspension formulation for outstanding protection against numerous insect pests. The microencapsulated water-based formulation offers superior insect control. Once the formulation has been applied and dries, the active ingredient is released from the capsules.
Control will occur primarily through direct contact of the insect pest with the capsules, with the pyrethroid transferring directly from the capsule to the cuticle of the insect. It is also possible for the capsules to be ingested in the case of insect pests which preen themselves, such as cockroaches

In addition to the benefits it offers to populations affected by vector-borne diseases, it is equally of use to the organizations such as the United Nations, whose personnel are regularly called upon to enter areas of natural disaster and war zones where they are often exposed to an abundance of deadly insects, viruses and bacteria.

PRODUCT APPLICATION

The solution is an insecticidal, water-based coating used primarily inside domestic and commercial buildings. The key function of the product is to attack the nervous and muscular system of insects. When a mosquito, for instance, lands on the treated surface, it will absorb traces of the solution. This will result in paralysis and death within a few minutes.

How easy is it to use?
If you can paint a wall with brush or roller, you can apply this product – it’s that simple.

What training is required?
None – anybody who has ever done any home decorating or painted a wall can use this product. Of course, conventional precautions should be taken, as when painting any surface.

Is it hazardous?
The product is non-hazardous to humans, animals, pets & children. It will harm aquatic life, and should not be poured into rivers or lakes.

Is it safe?
Following manufacturer’s instructions, it is safe to use.

Where can it be applied?
Any indoor hard surface, such as walls or ceilings, where mosquitoes or crawling insects are
likely to contact. It dries to a clear finish.

Should it be diluted?
No – the product is stirred, as many paints would be, and applied directly to the surface to be treated.

How often is it applied?
We recommend painting surfaces once every two years.