They recently received brand new bio gas systems from the programme.
One of the recipients Rev. Faaofonuu Efaraima of the Tanumapua Baptist Church said it’s cost effective since the bio-gas will be manufactured and processed at home using organic wastes.
Savali newspaper reports this will eliminate buying regular LPG gas from the shops.
At a cost of over $4,500 per unit including installation, the Tanumapua Project Coordinator Edwin Tamasese said the donated units are a joint investment by the UNPD and SGP to promote the positive impacts of bio gas especially as an environment conservation investment.
“8 communities, (7 in Upolu and 1 in Savaii) are benefitting from the grant so far, a total of 40 units are being installed at the moment at no cost to the families,” Tamasese said.
The grant funding for all eight projects is $1.6 million.
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