VIENTIANE, April 5 (Xinhua) -- Lao authorities are encouraging hotels, restaurants, shopping centers and factories to improve wastewater treatment capabilities for Laos' sustainable development.
A seminar themed "Kind Integrated Digestion Strand (KIDS) Wastewater Treatment System, Sustainable Green Technology for Wastewater Treatment with Low Cost" was held here Thursday to seek better understanding of the issue by public and private sectors, according to a report issued on Friday by Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
The system uses sustainable green technology to treat wastewater at a low cost and is suitable for Laos, said the report.
Speaking at the meeting, Vice President of the chamber Thanousone Phonamat said "as a part of the chamber's role in this area, we have to promote and strengthen the business sector to understand and contribute to the development of the nation's economy continuously and sustainably." ■
