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Refugee-Saving Floats

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Centifloat is An Emergency Flotation Device That Rescues the Stranded

— September 29, 2015 — Autos
The Centifloat is a humongous flotation device that is designed to rescue refugees stranded at sea. The plight of refugees and migrants at sea was brought into stark focus recently due to the horrific images of Syrian child Aylan Kurdi. These images were what inspired the creators of the Centifloat to take action and come up with something to save and improve refugee's lives.

The design of this emergency flotation contraption is extremely simple yet highly functional. It is essentially a tube that is 52 feet long and can be inflated in three minutes. It has enough safety handles scattered around it to be able to support up to 60 people.

The Centifloat is truly a magnificent invention and is set to save and transform the lives of vulnerable refugees.

Trend Themes
1. Emergency Flotation Devices - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced emergency flotation devices with enhanced features and capabilities to improve the safety and rescue operations for refugees and stranded individuals.
2. Humanitarian Solutions - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative solutions that address the needs and challenges faced by refugees, migrants, and other vulnerable populations during emergencies and crisis situations.
3. Technology for Social Impact - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Leverage technology to develop impactful solutions that can significantly improve the lives and safety of refugees, migrants, and other at-risk populations.
Industry Implications
1. Safety Equipment Manufacturing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate cutting-edge materials and technologies into the manufacturing of safety equipment, such as flotation devices, for improved performance and effectiveness.
2. Humanitarian Aid and Relief - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new approaches and technologies to enhance humanitarian aid and relief efforts, specifically targeting the needs of refugees and displaced populations.
3. Social Impact Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create technology-driven solutions and platforms that address the socio-economic challenges faced by refugees and migrants, enabling their empowerment and inclusion.
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