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Straw-Like Water Filters

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

This Personal Water Filter Requires No Batteries or Power Supplies

— January 18, 2016 — Lifestyle
'Lifestraw Steel' is a personal water filter that ensures safe and clean drinking water is always accessible. Whether you are an avid hiker or a globe-trotting traveler, this tiny device is perfect for making sure you never have to risk drinking unfiltered water.

Lifestraw Steel is a portable device that functions as a personal water filter. The device consists of a double steel case that resembles a large drinking straw. Inside the case is a 2-stage filtration system that contains an activated carbon capsule for removing bacteria, chlorine, protozoa and other organic chemical matter. The device does not require any batteries or power supplies and each filter can be used to consume up to 100 liters of clean water. As a result, users can use Lifestraw Steel to drink safely from nearly any water source.

In addition to helping hikers, campers and backpackers access clean water, the company also provides drinkable water for people in developing countries.
Trend Themes
1. Personal Water Filters - There is an opportunity to innovate personal water filters to make them more efficient and accessible, particularly for travelers and hikers.
2. Battery-free Portable Devices - The success of Lifestraw Steel demonstrates a market for battery-free portable devices that provide crucial services, such as water filtration, to people on-the-go.
3. Sustainable Filtration Technology - The use of activated carbon capsules in Lifestraw Steel shows potential for developing sustainable filtration technology that can be used in other industries, such as air purification and wastewater treatment.
Industry Implications
1. Outdoor Equipment - The popularity of hiking and camping necessitates innovation in outdoor equipment, particularly portable and efficient water filtration devices.
2. Travel and Tourism - Travelers rely on portable and efficient devices, such as Lifestraw Steel, to ensure their safety and health while exploring different parts of the world.
3. Water Treatment and Purification - The evolving technology in personal water filters like Lifestraw Steel highlights a need for sustainable and efficient filtration in other water treatment and purification industries, such as desalination and industrial water treatment.
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