GHW Solutions recognizes the evergrowing need for companies and products to be mindful of the current climate crisis and scarce resources, and lift society to a place of more equitable prosperity. Flood Zipper™ is exactly that. In a world challenged with more frequent severe weather events, global warming, rising sea levels, urban sprawl, and exploding waste disposal, it is more important than ever to develop practical solutions that speak to the heart of environmental, social, and governance issues. It’s imperative that products are as efficient and sustainable as they can be to protect the environment, and elevate communities both financially and from a safety perspective.

 

For most uninsured families, sustaining flood damage to their homes causes financial and social devastation that they may never recover from. Abandoning a home and/or property devaluation can lead to lower socioeconomic positioning, lower education, and poorer mental and physical health. Unfortunately, the reality is that marginalized communities are hit the hardest by these events and face greater challenges recovering. If people could deploy Flood Zipper™ immediately preceding a potential flood, they may not need to have their lives disrupted and increase reliance on scarce government resources, costing taxpayers needlessly and diverting resources away from other social and environmental issues.

 

According to a recent study by the non-profit, First Street Foundation, the costs of flooding will increase by 61% in the next 30 years, and the number of homes at risk of flooding this year alone is 70% higher than FEMA estimates. The adverse environmental consequences related to the disposal of damaged flooring, walls, rugs, furniture, books, electronics, and other materials after a major flooding event are also significant and costly and contribute to greater consumption and waste as damaged items are replaced with newly produced ones. Flood Zipper™ can mitigate these issues effectively and affordably. All we need is you.