“Words cannot express my gratitude for the wealth of knowledge accumulated over the months, the exposure and constant support of the GCIP-SA beyond the official programme period.”
Innovation: WHC Leak-Less Valve
Description: The WHC Leak-Less Valve is a water control device that can save 70% of water currently lost through toilet leaks, and saves the money that is used to pay for this water.
The problem: The toilet is the single largest water consumer in the house, accounting for ~28% of overall usage. A leaking toilet can waste 30 litres to 700 litres of water per day.
The story so far:
- Created models of the product to cater for 75% of the market [from 30% during GCIP-SA]
- Developed skills and created jobs for 26 people
- Converted the interest of both public and private sector into cash
- Saved ~6 072 300 litres of water {equivalent to 2.5 Olympic swimming pools} within 6 months through the installation of 865 WHC Leak-Less Valves in a community
What’s next?
- Convert the public and private sector interest into cash sales
- Create more water jobs
- Save more water
- Save more money
- Scale the impact
Breaking News:
Collaboration with Massmart announced: “MassMart is committed to supporting and developing local manufacturers. This is why we are investing in Paseka Lesolang, Founder of the WHC Leak-Less Valve™. He is an innovator and partner in the Massmart Supplier Development Programme; just another way we create opportunities to prosper.”