Vortex Recycle

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ABSTRACT

Even in the midst of so much technology, there are still many people who are at the limit of vulnerability issues because they do not have access to drinking water. Therefore, this situation places these people in a situation where their rights as individuals are constantly disrespected, robbing them of a primordial characteristic which is to live in society, existing and coexisting.

The compromise of the quality of our water resources is influenced by seasonal meteorological events, the deforestation of our forests, soil erosion, the use of chemical components in agriculture and the destruction of river beds.

The problem of the supply of water suitable for human consumption occurs especially in rural areas, lacking collection and treatment within the norms established by health or health surveillance agencies. In this context, this work presents the SODIS methodology as a palliative solution for the treatment of drinking water. The SODIS methodology, (Solar Water Disinfection) or Solar Water Disinfection, makes use of two elements of radiation: UVA radiation, responsible for modifying the DNA of microorganisms, and infrared radiation, which increases the water temperature, considering that microorganisms are sensitive to heating.

OUR TARGET AUDIENCE

This project does not have a fixed target audience as it is expected by sharing this knowledge to impact the greatest number of lives, transforming and creating bonds in relation to the preservation and use of water in regions where water treatment is not effective.

Thus, we invite everyone in the community, teachers, community agents, citizens, indigenous communities to transform their reality through this project.

HOW TO PUT IT INTO PRACTICE?

Any space where people can come together and share this knowledge will make transformation possible!

Although it is a simple and usual system, its knowledge is not divulged and disseminated to those who really need it. Therefore, the population that would benefit the most from this knowledge fall into the most marginalized and are the ones that would really effectively have their lives transformed!!!

WHAT IS SODIS?

SODIS is an alternative water disinfection treatment method, it is applicable at the domestic level and has low investment costs. The objective of this project is to use SODIS as an alternative treatment for the destruction of pathogenic microorganisms present in the water of the rural community.

The process of solar disinfection using the SODIS method is possible because the pathogenic microorganisms present in the water succumb to intense heat and exposure to ultraviolet rays, which are abundantly present in the sun's rays. Thus, since the sun is the direct source of these water disinfection factors and given its condition of free access and continuous exposure in this region, this process is carried out under conditions favorable to low-income populations, due to its reduced cost (only purchase of PET bottles) or even null.

SODIS IN PRACTICE

SODIS is a water treatment method that improves the microbiological quality of water, consequently, it has beneficial effects on the health of the family; does not change the taste of water; is applicable at home level; it's simple to use; uses local resources and renewable energy; has low investment costs. The only resources required are sunlight and plastic bottles.

BOTTLE PREPARATION

Transparent PET bottles (two liter volume) of soft drinks were chosen to serve as containers. Even though it is a material with low UV-A radiation transmittance (SOMMER et al. 1997), it is the most accessible for residents of diffuse communities and is also the material disseminated by Fundación SODIS in the countries where it supports.

PET bottles are abundant in everyday life as they are usually consumed by the entire society. The bottles can be collected at restaurants and collection and donation points. It is recommended that these are washed with neutral detergent and rinsed several times and their labels must be removed.The scheme presented below highlights the ease of using SODIS.

Simple, fast and necessary method for transforming lives, because depending on the solar radiation, in less than 6 hours the bottles exposed to the sun provide good quality water to be consumed.

HOW CAN THIS METHOD TRANSFORM THE WORLD?

This project could have a significant impact on the disinfection of water for human consumption, especially in the semi-arid region, in addition to streamlining the process of reusing PET bottles, as, for example, if 10,000 families adopt this method, around 1,700,000 bottles will be removed from them. streets, further preserving the environment. These 10,000 families could disinfect around 600,000 liters of water a day.

CAN I INCREASE THE EFFICIENCY OF SODIS?

There are several ways to increase the efficiency of SODIS:

• • Place the plastic bottles on corrugated aluminum plates (this will increase the temperature by about 5°C.);
• • Use natural water with little turbidity;
• • Expose the bottle for two consecutive days on cloudy days;
• • Replace old and scratched bottles;
• When filling the bottle with ¾ of water, cap, shake it for 20 seconds and then fill the rest. The bottle is shaken to increase the amount of dissolved oxygen and improve the disinfection process.

WHAT ARE THE FREQUENT ERRORS?

When using SODIS, the following precautions must be taken:

• do not use green or brown bottles as they do not transmit UV-A light;
• it is recommended that the bottles to be used are from 1 to 2 liters;
• it is recommended that the bottles be placed horizontally to increase the area of ​​exposure to sunlight and reduce the depth of water.

HOW CAN YOU SHARE KNOWLEDGE?

This knowledge can be disseminated using as a starting point the creation of a knowledge sharing network that can be carried out through dissemination in:

• Community radios;
• Traveling workshops whose function is to integrate the community to the importance of issues related to sanitation and water quality;
• Social networks;
• Dissemination brochures (explanatory so that knowledge is clearly replicated);
• in the classroom: the teacher will be able to transmit the knowledge of this practice to the students, turning them into agents for disseminating knowledge;
• Via podcast;
• Youtube link;
• Image drive;
• Conversation circles, moments of sharing and realization of knowledge, in these conversation circles images from the database can be presented and later an explanation of how they are obtained and can help to improve the quality of life;

HOW TO CONTEXTUALIZE THE ISSUES RELEVANT TO THIS PROJECT?

Through workshops and conversation circles, ALLOWING those involved to be clear on the concepts involved and their importance for transformation!!

An example of this sharing is to discuss and present the issue of climate change and how it is present in the days of the entire planet!!

Present the website: https://nca2014.globalchange.gov/

The National Climate Assessment summarizes the impacts of climate change on the United States, now and in the future.

By presenting this information, it is expected to show participants the importance of actions, even if local, for the issues of transformation of this Planet. Then propose that participants verbalize what attitudes in their daily lives that contribute to problems related to climate change, thus seeking to develop more ecological attitudes. And why not propose to these participants the formulation of public policies that make these universal issues themes of constant discussion in their regions? How could NASA's experience help them? NASA's experience could help in the presentation of data and the realization of this knowledge, proposing mentorships like those used for this event!!

In this way, the activity would be engaged and the INFORMATION distributed throughout the communities based on local issues that became global!!

For more in-depth technical issues, use as references the publications produced and hosted on the link: https://power.larc.nasa.gov/

The figure below is an example of the good quality of publications hosted and available for public consultation.

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE TRANSFORMATION

The methodological guidelines that support the implementation of the PROJECT are guided by the perspective of establishing dialogical relationships, privileging the interaction between community members and agents of change, seeking to carry out the work focusing on action research.

It's not enough to do the right thing; you have to tell everyone that you are doing the right thing. Below is a practical example of how transformation can reach any part of the world and can transform lives. These young people are Elisa and Jacob residing in the city of Bié, an Angolan province, with an area of ​​approximately 70,314 km², and with 1,794,387 inhabitants . They live in a region where piped water is a LUXURY and suffer from problems related to access to infrastructure, even so when requested by the VORTEX REcycle team, they spared no effort to record their testimony and echo the message of transformation for eternity.

These young people are our motivation to transform this knowledge into something active and present in forgotten communities! It's not just sharing knowledge, it's a matter of practicing citizenship and valuing life!!!

Follow us on social networks and be the transformation of this world!!!

On instagram: @vortexrecycle

Listen to our podcast and have access to this and many other topics related to environmental issues.

PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/josuu00e9-su00e4ntos7

On spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/6lF4lhQDqlm8U8THiDiInn

We invite everyone to be partners in this knowledge building and share the video on your social network:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJQncpgTFxU

more information, visit the website:

https://recyclevortex.wixsite.com/website

FAST AND AFFORDABLE SIMPLE! THAT'S HOW KNOWLEDGE NEEDS TO BE!

DATA & RESOURCES

For the realization of this project with the communities, several workshops can be held showing how the NASA Database can contribute to the understanding of themes related to the environmental issue, providing educators and those involved with a universe of information that will contribute to the transformation of space of room and of their lives!!!

We invite everyone to use and disseminate this knowledge!!!

RESOURCES FROM NASA AND ITS PARTNERS

NASA Earth Observatory (2006). Photo: The Top of the Atmosphere [Image]. Retrieved from https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/images/7373/the-top-of-the-atmosphere

For more information about climate change go to:

https://climate.nasa.gov/evidence/

The Causes of Climate Change

https://climate.nasa.gov/causes/

To work on information related to Fao nasa solar and meteorological datasets to support renewable energy, building energy efficiency and agricultural needs, go to:

https://power.larc.nasa.gov/

https://images.nasa.gov/

Regarding scientific articles to deepen the theme, see:

https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/story/innovation-brings-water-sanitation-low-income-communities-tanzania

https://www.unwater.org/publications/who-unicef-joint-monitoring-program-for-water-supply-sanitation-and-hygiene-jmp-progress-on-household-drinking-water-sanitation-and- hygiene-2000-2020//UNICEF

WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Program (JMP) for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene report – Progress on household drinking water, sanitation and hygiene 2000 – 2020

Project of estimates of access to sanitation and drinking water and indicator of progress towards achieving the sixth Sustainable Development Goal (SDG).

More information and related data can be found at https://washdata.org/

Publication to assist and encourage the adoption of public policies for equitable access to drinking water:

http://www.unece.org/fileadmin/DAM/env/water/publications/PWH_equitable_access/1324456_ECE_MP_WP_8_Web_Interactif_ENG.pdf

Access to drinking water as an inalienable human right:

https://www.un.org/waterforlifedecade/human_right_to_water.shtml

Analytical tool studies and projections designed to help governments and other stakeholders establish a baseline measure of equity in access to water and sanitation. Water as a human right:

http://www.zaragoza.es/ciudad/medioambiente/onu/en/detallePer_Onu?id=807

http://www.zaragoza.es/ciudad/medioambiente/onu/en/detallePer_Onu?id=814

FAST AND AFFORDABLE SIMPLE! THAT'S HOW KNOWLEDGE NEEDS TO BE!

Access to NASA apps highlighted once again that knowledge must be shared and must reach all corners of the world to transform!

This experience allowed the VORTEX RECYCLE team to be happy to share our knowledge of the world and propose something that would at least meet not only our need for change and transformation, but also that of many other voices that are not heard. problems we face in our country and in the world when we talk about issues related to basic sanitation and access to drinking water. Thus, seeking to propose a solution that was coherent with the realities of people who find themselves in precarious situations in terms of access to water.

Allowing the possibility of having better quality water and changing the reality, the SODIS method of disinfection of water for human consumption is effective and efficient for isolated and/or low-income communities, enabling real improvements in the quality of life. We would like to especially thank the mentoring team and our dear Marco Linhares who spared no effort to inspire us!

YES WE ARE A NETWORK OF RESTLESS!

AND LETS TRANSFORM THE WORLD!!

THE POWER TEN

EAWAG/SANDEC. Desinfección Solar del Agua - Guia de Aplicación, Cochabamba, Bolívia. P.80. 2005. 

GALAL-GORCHEV . Desinfección del agua potable y subproductos de inter’s para la salud. In: La calidad del agua potable en america latina: ponderación de los riesgos microbiológicos contra los riesgos de los subproductos de la desinfeccíon química, Editado por Craun, G.F. e Castro, R., 89-100. ILSI Press, Washigton, EUA, 1996. 

MELÉNDEZ, G. S.. Desinfecção de efluente sanitário por radiação UV e gama: efeitos na inativação de Ovos de ascaris spp. Belo Horizonte – MG, 2011. 

OLIVEIRA, W.E. Importância do abastecimento de água na transmissão de doenças. In Técnicas de abastecimento e tratamento de água, Azevedo Netto et al.. Vol. 1. CETESB, São Paulo, Brasil, 550p. 1974.

SOUZA, H. H. S.; PAULO, P. L.. Avaliação da Desinfecção Solar (SODIS) de água cinza. Campo Grande – MS, 2009.

WEGELIN, M., et al. Solar Water Disinfection: Scope on Process and Analysis of Radiation Experiments, Journal of Water Suply: Research and Technology - Aqua, 1994. 

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