CleanBurn

About the project

The social innovation project in Laos aims to effectively combat air pollution, specifically the toxic smoke and carbon dioxide emissions from essential waste burning, by developing and deploying a low-cost, targeted filtration device that scrubs emissions at the source, allowing communities to mitigate pollution without immediately halting burning practices. This core innovation, which relies on affordable materials and chemical principles, was also successfully adapted to function as a proof-of-concept for filtering Methane gas from sources like cattle, demonstrating its versatility. Ultimately, the project not only provides an accessible, practical solution to current pollution but also seeks to inspire and equip the next generation of Laotian youth to refine this filtering technology, ensuring a sustainable, locally-driven solution for environmental challenges.