This innovative bike was the winning submission in the Innovate or Die competition. This unique invention is a tricycle with a built in water filtration system. At the back it has a large water container for unpure water. When you start riding the bike you pump the water from that container through a filter system and to a smaller container at the front of the bike that gets filled up with clean water.
But you don't always have to go for a ride to clean your water. There is a clutch where you can detach the wheels from the pedals so that you can start cleaning the water with out moving the bike. That way, it is also a stationary water filtration system that needs no electricity, coals, oil or any other outside source. Only physical energy.
Simply brilliant.
Aquaduct
Bike Your Way to Clean Water
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Bicycles - There is a growing trend of innovative and sustainable bicycles that solve societal and environmental problems.
2. Mobile Water Filtration - People are increasingly looking for portable, sustainable, and affordable ways to ensure access to clean water.
3. Human-powered Devices - Human-powered devices like the Aquaduct are becoming more prevalent as concerns about sustainability and energy consumption grow.
Industry Implications
1. Bicycles and Accessories - Bicycle manufacturers and retailers can capitalize on the trend of sustainable and utility bicycles, as well as mobile water filtration systems.
2. Water and Sanitation - Water treatment and supply companies can explore opportunities to develop and market portable and cost-effective water filtration systems for individuals and communities.
3. Clean Energy Technology - Companies that specialize in clean energy technology can explore how human power can be harnessed to provide sustainable and affordable energy for a range of applications.