The project carried out in partnership with the municipality of Dar Chaabane El Fihri and Philip Morris International in Tunisia aims to fight against flooding and preserve the environment
The green start-up Wayout deploys its “Zigofiltre” products which aim to limit the risks of flooding by retaining waste in the municipality of Dar Chaabane El Fihri.
This project, carried out in partnership with the municipality of Dar Chaabane El Fihri and Philip Morris International in Tunisia, will result in the installation of 246 Zigofilters in the sanitation network in this municipality regularly affected by serious flooding.
” This initiative illustrates how public-private partnerships can provide effective solutions to our community’s environmental challenges. By working hand in hand with Wayout and Philip Morris International in Tunisia, we are strengthening our region’s resilience to flooding and preserving water quality “, said Yahia Mejdoub, chief engineer & eco-advisor of the municipality of Dar Chabben El Fehri).
Pollution of the sanitation network by waste is a persistent problem which makes the maintenance of drainage networks complex, increasing the risk of flooding during heavy rains and causing material damage, human losses and contamination of water resources. water.
“Wayout has designed a practical response to this problem thanks to the installation of Zigofilters. These devices make it possible to capture and retain solid waste to prevent their accumulation and blockage in the sewers,” explains Mohamed Rammeh, Managing Director of Wayout.
About Wayout
Wayout is a Tunisian ecological start-up created on May 18, 2020. Committed to protecting the environment and reducing flood risks, it has already installed more than 2,000 filters in 22 municipalities in Tunisia. Drawing on its expertise, Zigo Filter works in collaboration with local and international partners to offer sustainable solutions to pressing environmental challenges.
Published on 11/26/24 11:51
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