Touch Tap
A upcycled plastic tap that opens by touching the base and does not waste water.
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- English
Organization name
TOUCH TAPYear founded
2017Initiative stage
- Growth (the pilot has already launched and is starting to expand)
Annual budget in 2017 (USD)
- $10k - $50k
Number of beneficiaries impacted so far
- 10 - 50
Organization type
- Social enterprise
Secondary Focus Area
- Water
Headquarters location: Country
- South Africa
Headquarters location: City
DurbanLocation(s) of impact
Durban : edlebeniWebsite
http://www.touchtap.co.za
TOUCH TAP is a tap that opens by touching the base of the tap. It is a water saving tap designed by our team of hand handicaped women.
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@tap_touchProblem: What problem is this initiative trying to address?
Water is wasted from the time a tap is turned on until your hands are under the flow.Brass Taps are expensive.
Solution Summary: What is the proposed solution? What do you see as its most promising aspects for creating shared value?
TOUCH TAP is made from recycled plastic and it is opened by touching the base of the tap. It is a low cost tap that saves water.Impact: What is the impact of the work to date? Specify both the social and the environmental impact of your work
It is fitted onto water containers or main line plumbing.Many africans collect water in buckets and it is a problem to dispense the water. Touch tap makes using water efficient.
Financial sustainability plan: How is this initiative financially supported? How will you ensure its financial sustainability long-term?
Grants then incomeUnique value proposition: What makes your initiative innovative? How does your project differ from other organizations working in the same field?
Other taps waste more water, This is a novel innovation.Founding story: Share a story about the "Aha!" moment that sparked the beginning of this initiative.
TOUCH TAP was developed by our team of hand disabled women andit is so successful that we need to share yhis innovation with other developing countries.Where did you hear about the Nestlé Creating Shared Value Prize?
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