On Wed, Sep 5, 2007 at 12:44 PM, Udhay Shankar N <[email protected]> wrote:
>> http://www.engadget.com/2005/08/18/lifestraw-purifies-water-instantly-for-under-2-a-year/ >> >> LifeStraw purifies water instantly for under $2 a year > > More on this theme, with another interesting concept here: a solar-powered > water bottle that purifies up to a gallon of water at a time. > > http://www.indexaward.dk/2007/default.asp?id=706&show=nomination&nominationid=56 Another take on this idea: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/03/dining/03bottle.html A Water Bottle That Filters as You Drink By FLORENCE FABRICANT Published: November 2, 2010 Before that 26.2-mile run or a simpler jog around the park, runners might want to add this Bobble reusable water bottle to their equipment. It’s made from recycled plastic and has a built-in charcoal filter. After an initial rinse, to flush out charcoal particles, the bottle, which can be squeezed and has a squirting top and snap-in cover, can be reused, but should be washed regularly. It was created by the industrial designer Karim Rashid. The manufacturer says that the plastic complies with federal consumer standards for reuse, and that it is free of BPA, PVC and phthalates. A 13-ounce Bobble is about $9; an 18.5-ounce one, about $10; and a 34-ounce one, about $13. Charcoal replacement filters, which come in six colors, are $6.95. The bottles are sold at Chef Central, Container Stores and Bed Bath & Beyond stores in Manhattan, among others, and at waterbobble.com. -- ((Udhay Shankar N)) ((udhay @ pobox.com)) ((www.digeratus.com))
