The initiative combines safer water storage with reduced plastic use, while speakers said traditional clay containers could also support pottery artisans and promote eco-friendly habits in coastal Shyamnagar.
A research organization has begun distributing earthen water pots to 250 households in Shyamnagar, a coastal upazila in Bangladesh’s southwestern Satkhira district, to promote safe drinking water storage, reduce plastic pollution and encourage environmentally friendly lifestyles.
BARCIK launched the initiative on Tuesday morning at Akashlina Eco Tourism Centre in Shyamnagar. In the first phase of the programme, eight women received earthen water pots.
Shyamnagar Upazila Nirbahi Officer Ms. Shamsuzzahan Konok attended the event as chief guest.
Speaking at the gathering, she said the growing use of plastic containers for storing drinking water poses concerns for both public health and the environment.
She said traditional earthen water pots offer a healthier and more sustainable alternative because water stored in them remains naturally cool, retains its quality without electricity and helps reduce plastic pollution.
She encouraged local communities to use earthen pots as part of an environmentally responsible lifestyle.
Participants at the event received practical guidance on the proper use and maintenance of earthen water pots, safe drinking water storage practices, and the health, environmental and economic benefits of using traditional clay containers.
Speakers also said promoting earthen pots could support local pottery artisans while contributing to a more sustainable and eco-friendly society.
