Amie R, Dayna P, Mike D, Joyce C

Problems with the Lifestraw

• Doesn’t Store water

• Limited client use

• Lung Capacity

• Made from all man-made items

The lifestraw is IMPRATICAL.

Our Vision

• Create an affordable and portable water filtration system with storage to provide convenience for workers in the field, people taking short trips, and those who do not have the physical capacity to suck through the LifeStraw.

Functionality

Lifestraw Lifebottle

Carbon Activated Filter X XLightweight X XStores Water XCan be used by babies, ill, and elderly XCost $3.50 ~$2.00

Made domestically X

In Summary…

• Need-clean drinking water is a HUGE problem in many developing countries

• Added storage for convenience• Uses available materials • Cost effective• Products can be manufactured and repaired locally, this will create

local work and profit!• Cheap but effective filter can filter a years worth of water

References

Grahmann, Alex. "$2 LifeStraw Purifies Unsafe Drinking Water." Gear Live. 18 Aug. 2005. 23 Sept. 2007 <http://www.gearlive.com/news/article/2_lifestraw_purifies_unsafe_drinking_water_08181127/>.

"LifeStraw Personal Specifications." LifeStraw. 23 Sept. 2007. Vestergaard Frandsen Group. 23 Sept. 2007 <http://www.lifestraw.com/en/high/specs.asp>.

Rich, Sarah. "LifeStraw Update." World Changing Change Your Thinking. 4 May 2006. World Changing. 23 Sept. 2007 <http://www.worldchanging.com/archives/004389.html>.

"The World Factbook." Central Intelligence Agency. 20 Sept. 2007. Central Intelligence Agency. 23 Sept. 2007 <https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/>.

Yabroff, Jennie. "Water for the World." Newsweek. 18 June 2007. 18 Nov. 2007 <http://www.lifestraw.com/en/high/news_newsweek_07.pdf>.