“Water water everywhere, but not a drop to drink.” Samuel Taylor Coleridge wrote those words back in 1834, but nearly 200 years later, nothing’s really changed. Whether it’s water from a tap or an outdoor stream, you really don’t know whether it’s safe to drink. The color and smell of water will tell you only so much, but you’ll never know whether the water has chlorine, hard minerals, microorganisms, or microplastics in it… and even though it’s really impractical to carry gallons of water with you on an outdoor trek, the folks at Vitaloop have a much more innovative solution. The Vitaloop is arguably the world’s smallest and most advanced water purifier, fit into a bottle small enough to carry in your backpack or even your hand. With a one-button interface that begins the purification process, and a 5-stage filtration system that eliminates “99.9999% of all contaminants from your water” in just 45 seconds, the Vitaloop is practically a camping essential, allowing you to drink and even cook with clean water wherever you go.
Designed as a humble outdoor bottle that can fit in your car’s cup holder or the bottle-mesh on the side of your backpack, the Vitaloop is, in fact, a motor-powered water purifier that uses a multi-stage filtration system to clean pretty much any kind of water, making it safe to drink. All you do is fill the Vitaloop up, hit the filtration button, and the bottle gets to work, filtering up to 13 gallons (50 liters) of water on a full battery charge. Its handy design and single-button interface make it perfect for carrying camping or even while traveling to unknown cities, and that 5-stage filtration system gives you water that’s pure, odorless, and even tastes good!
The way the Vitaloop works is by separating your water into two distinct chambers. When you fill your bottle up with outdoor water through its inlet, it enters the Vitaloop’s inner holding chamber, which stays entirely separated from the rest of the bottle. Hit the button on top and the bottle begins filtering the water out of its inner chamber, passing it through Vitaloop’s patented filtration system. Clean water makes its way into the outer chamber, where you can drink it through the Vitaloop’s wide mouth. The entire process takes under a minute, allowing you to repeat it as many times as necessary, whether you’re drinking water, brewing coffee, or cooking food.
The bottle’s filter is its secret sauce, eliminating a staggering 99.9999% of contaminants to give you clean drinking water. The 5-step filtration system includes a mesh filter that first catches large debris like sand, plastic and other gunk, followed by an activated carbon filter and a graphene filter that traps sediment, neutralizes bacteria, and eliminates chemicals like chlorine, heavy metal, and pesticides. A proprietary Halopure filter neutralizes viruses by destroying their outer shell, rendering them ineffective, and finally, a precision Japanese microfilter purifies water on a microscopic level, trapping microplastics, smaller bacteria like salmonella, and any other particle down to 0.2 microns in size.
Crafted from BPA-free Polypropylene and Tritan plastic, the Vitaloop bottle boasts impressive durability and impact resistance. This unique blend of plastics not only ensures the Vitaloop’s longevity but also grants it moisture resistance, exceptional insulation, and shatterproof qualities. The tinted outer plastic allows you to see your bottle’s water level so you’re never running empty, and a nifty lanyard lets you loop your Vitaloop around your hand, onto your backpack, or around the belt loop of your pants.
Each Vitaloop comes with a replaceable filter cartridge that has a lifespan of 200 liters (52.8 gallons) before you need to switch it out for a new one. The makers offer a variety of filter types to choose from, from the standard Nanoflow Defender filter cartridge designed for camping, trekking, etc. capable of taking on even the most dubious-looking water. The Nanoflow Health+ cartridge does everything the Defender cartridge does, but also adds magnesium to your water, increasing its alkalinity and making it great for your bones, muscles, and blood. For people traveling within cities relying on tap water, the Nanoflow Flex Guard filter works best with outdoor/city water, making it great for people visiting foreign countries with little access to potable/purified tap water.
Every year, over 3 million people die because of diseases caused by drinking water that’s unsafe for consumption. Given how important water is to our sustenance, the Vitaloop could just as easily be a life-saver not just for you, but also for the planet. Aside from giving us pure drinking water, it eliminates the need to carry multiple gallons of water while camping, or carrying single-use plastic bottles that you’d then have to throw away. Each Vitaloop runs on a 2000mAh battery that charges via USB-C and filters over 13 gallons of water on a single charge. The Vitaloop starts at a super earlybird discounted price of $89, although for $109 you can get the Vitaloop along with an extra filter and a padded neoprene sleeve for your bottle. The Vitaloop ships globally starting December 2023.
Let’s face it. No matter how we sugarcoat or gamify it, household chores won’t always be fun and exciting. The very word itself has become synonymous with “burdensome,” and there will always be aspects of the task that will always be unpleasant. Unfortunately, these are also tasks that are critical to living a comfortable and healthy life, such as doing the laundry or cleaning up after pets. Since there’s no way to avoid doing them, the best solution would be to complete these chores in the easiest and fastest way possible without compromising on efficiency and safety. Fortunately, we’re at a point in history where technology and design have given us so many products to assist in household work, perhaps even too many to choose from. To help narrow down those choices, here are Yanko Design’s Top 10 home appliances that let you breeze through those chores so that you can spend your time on things that matter the most.
1. OSOTEK HotWave Mop Vacuum
Robot vacuums might be good for regular maintenance of floors, but they might not cut it for heavier workloads and more stubborn dirt. That doesn’t mean you have to fall back onto less efficient and harder-to-use appliances, especially when there are smarter alternatives available. This one, for example, might look like a typical upright vacuum cleaner, but its innovative use of hot water to mop floors easily sets it apart from the crowd.
The OSOTEK HotWave’s built-in water heater makes sure that you’ll be able to get out those pesky stains, something that robot mops still can’t get right these days. Its intelligent suction power automatically adjusts how much suction you need depending on how much dirt its infrared sensor detects. And with its self-cleaning and self-drying features, all you really need to do is to take the OSOTEK HotWave from its base, walk around with it like a regular vacuum, and return it to its base so that it will be clean and dry for your next use. No dirt, no stains, no sweat.
When parents tell kids that a pet is a big responsibility, they’re probably referring to more than just feeding them and giving them baths. Cleaning up after our furry friends, especially when they’ve “done their thing,” can be the least enjoyable part of having a pet. That’s especially true when dogs leave their traces outdoors, much to the annoyance of other people and the embarrassment of their owners. Fortunately, you don’t need to get down and dirty anymore just to pick up after your canine pal, thanks to PUPSULE.
It may look like some prop from a kid’s sci-fi or secret spy show, but this leakproof mechanical arm is exactly what you need to safely and easily pick up your dog’s brown treasure. It almost feels like a game where you deftly pull out a poop bag, drape it over PUPSULE’s claw, and use the plunger to get the job done with the filled bag safely stowed inside the capsule, ready for dropping into a garbage bin. It’s a no-fuss, no-mess solution that will make walks with your dog a lot less stressful.
Even before the present smart home wave, there was already a small number of robots rolling around some houses. Robot vacuum cleaners have been around for years now, and although they haven’t exactly changed their basic circular design, they have definitely become smarter and more sophisticated, offering features and perks that help take our minds off the dirt and stains on our floors. There is, in fact, a dizzying number of choices now available in the market, and ECOVACS ROBOTICS has one for every need and budget.
Those just getting their feet wet to keep their floors dry won’t go wrong with DEEBOT N10 PLUS, an entry-level option that offers a solid set of features, including laser-based navigation as well smart mopping. The DEEBOT T9+ takes cleaning to the next level with TruDetect 3D 2.0, which can avoid the objects that kids and pets tend to leave lying around. It even has a built-in air freshener to make sure that the room smells good while the floor stays clean. Right at the top stands the DEEBOT T10 OMNI, offering self-cleaning mop pads and voice control, ensuring that you’ll never have to stoop down just to keep your floors spic and span.
Keeping your house clean is important for hygienic living, but drinking clean water is even more critical to a healthy life. There are plenty of water purifying devices and products in the market, ranging from pitchers with filters to full-blown machines, but many of them ironically end up polluting the rest of the planet’s waters in the long run, directly or indirectly.
LARQ is a more sustainable solution to keeping both our bodies and our planet healthy. Using innovative carbon-derived, plant-based filters, this purifying pitcher not manages to clean water from pollutants but also makes water taste crisp and pure. Whether it’s for drinking plain water or making better-tasting smoothies, this sustainable water filtering pitcher quickly delivers pure and crisp water that will help sustain you for your next round of chores.
After all those chores, sleep is a most welcomed respite where we finally let our tired bodies rest. But even our seemingly peaceful bedrooms can be home to invisible things that still need to be cleaned out. In fact, we’re pretty much defenseless from these harmful substances when we’re asleep, so we have to rely on external help to clean up the air around our beds. That’s the kind of peaceful slumber that the AirTulip Sleep smart headboard is aiming for, and it does so in a rather unusual and creative way.
Unlike your typical air purifiers, the AirTulip Sleep integrates a medical-grade laminar flow purifier into a stylish headboard that you can match with any bed or linen design. Its unique technology practically creates a purified air bubble around you that doesn’t mix with other air in the room, effectively keeping contaminants away. As a bonus, the headboard integrates features like wireless charging, ambient light, reading lamps, and power outlets, making sure you can get the most out of your time in bed, whether asleep or just chilling out.
It isn’t just cleaning up after pets that is a chore. Cleaning up after humans, including ourselves, can be just as stressful. Of the many places in the house that requires the most cleaning, the kitchen is probably one of the highest. Never mind the pots and pans used for cooking, even just washing the plates and utensils we use every meal can be a tiring and wasteful activity. Of course, there are dishwashers nowadays, but these convenient machines turn out to be quite inefficient and ineffective at what it’s supposed to do.
It might look like an odd part of the kitchen, but Dayoo is an innovative alternative that combines the best of dishwashers and manual washing. Using a showerhead-like nozzle, it utilizes a high-pressure jet of steam to clean plates, bowls, pans, knives, and anything in between. Not only does it help save water, it also makes it easier to reach areas that neither dishwashers nor faucets can access, ensuring a thorough job of making your kitchenware clean and ready for their next use.
Cat owners have a different problem when it comes to their friend’s regular discharges. While these furballs can be trained to do their thing in litter boxes, making sure that those remain clean and odor-free isn’t as easy as it sounds. That can be especially problematic with fussy felines, though that can now be a thing of the past thanks to Smarty Pear’s latest contraption, Leo’s Loo Too.
Looking more like a toy washing machine that almost functions like one, this smart litter box promises a hands-free and worry-free experience for humans and a comfortable and safe life for the cat. Not only does it automatically clean after the cat, it can also log your pet’s visits and weight so you can keep tabs on their health as well. It will even alert you when its waste bag is full, so you don’t have to constantly check the drawer for yourself. It’s the purrfect fix for feline fans.
Along with washing the dishes, doing the laundry is one of the inevitable chores that almost everyone experiences. Thankfully, there is also an abundance of technologies that make life easier for humans, though they sadly come at the expense of our planet’s own life. Very few realize that the dirty water that comes out of even the smartest washing machine has tiny particles that end up polluting the Earth’s waters. Cleaning our dirty laundry shouldn’t have to mean keeping our planet dirty, and that is what this simple, sustainable solution is delivering.
Gulp is a small machine that attaches to the wastewater output of any kind of washing machine, filtering the microplastics that our clothes shed during the washing process. Since it drains the excess water on its own, you don’t have to do anything afterward except empty the filter cup of the dried microfibers. Even better, Gulp’s creators will accept this captured material for research and recycling, ensuring that they won’t touch our planet’s waters ever again.
Almost like our furniture, not everyone will be happy with a single robot vacuum cleaner design. Indeed, there might be too many options available, and they can vary greatly in terms of features and core functions. Of course, most advertise vacuuming as the main purpose, which is what the majority of people look for anyway. As if to turn that idea on its head, the Narwal T10 seems to make sucking up dirt its second-best feature only, putting most of its focus on mopping your floor clean.
Make no mistake, it’s still a good vacuum cleaner, but the Narwal T10 really shines when it comes to mopping the floor and then cleaning those mop heads without getting your hands dirty. Its LIDAR-based navigation makes sure it knows exactly where to go, or at least where you allow it to go in each room. Its “squircle” design also makes it stand out visually, driving home the image of being different from your typical large robot pucks.
Robot vacuum cleaners might be smart and useful, but their utility ends at your doors. When it comes to keeping lawns trimmed and clean, most have to settle for less efficient and less effective tools. Some smart lawnmowers, for example, aren’t smart enough to really know where to go, and you often end up having to set up ugly wire fences to keep them from going astray.
The LawnMeister robot lawnmower practically brings all the brains and technologies enjoyed by robot vacs from indoors to outdoors, allowing this roving grass cutter to know where they should and shouldn’t go, avoid obstacles and furry critters, and even spray fertilizer where it’s needed. Neighborhood kids might be bummed out at having less employment, but your lawn will definitely appreciate the smarter attention you can now give it without even lifting a finger.
While the world is three-fourths covered with water, not all of it is drinkable. Those who live in cities and even in some rural areas have the luxury of access to purified water, but a lot of people could be miles away from the nearest natural well. Humans need water to survive, however, and people in remote parts of the world are forced to drink unclean, bacteria-laden water just to live, only to get sick from the same. Deploying water purifiers to these locations might sound like the simplest solution, but most of these require electricity which is also difficult to come by, even with solar generators. This concept, however, harnesses the power of the sun in a different way and offers a solution that is sustainable through and through.
Conventional water purifiers, at least the small ones at homes, clean water by making it pass through different kinds of filters. Some simply require water to go through them using pressure that comes from faucets, while others use electricity to power motors and other electronics. Neither of these methods is feasible in remote areas that don’t even have access to electricity, let alone clean water from natural wells. While you can indeed hook up such a purifier to a solar generator, the use of batteries and electronics still limit the purifier’s sustainability.
Stil, in contrast, uses solar energy, not to power electronics but to clean the water almost directly. It uses the age-old method of heating up water to boiling point and then collecting the condensation as clean, distilled water. Since there is no electricity or electronics involved, this kind of purifier can be positioned and used anywhere, with access to sunlight being the only hard requirement to get Stil to work.
As simple as the process might sound, the design of this environment-friendly water purifier isn’t exactly trivial. The Fresnel lens that collects sunlight, for example, is dome-shaped so that sunlight can hit it from all angles. The metal core is a thick rod that, when heated, causes the water to boil evenly. There is a covered overflow hole that prevents the dirty water from mixing with the clean water. And the parts are made so that they’re easy to take apart for cleaning.
The exterior of the container itself is made from an opaque bamboo composite, making it eco-friendly from start to finish. The level indicator for dirty water is just a strip, but the container for clean water is clear and completely transparent, creating a visual effect that emphasizes the contrast between dirty and clean water. It can be put up on any flat surface or propped up on snap-on metal legs in the middle of an open space for maximum effect. Without cords or heavy motors, Stil can focus completely on just purifying the water, providing up to 12L of clean water that can save thousands of lives.
Air quality inside our houses has become a big point of concern in the past two years, but that’s not the only thing we need to be watchful of. Clean drinking water has, in fact, always been something that homeowners worry about, no matter what part of the world they’re living in, and there are already countless products that try to address that need. Water purifiers and filtering systems come in all shapes, sizes, and levels of complexity, but almost all of them have one common trait. They have to be installed or at least directly attached to the tap, making it difficult to set up and maintain over time. The U1, in contrast, is something you can put anywhere in your home, and this five-stage water filtration system not only gives quality potable water, it can even give you hot or cold water when you need it.
Everyone knows we all need water to live. However, we also need clean water to lead healthy lives. The latter is getting harder to come by, thanks to how we’re poisoning and contaminating everything, and the chemicals that deliver clean water to our houses also make it dangerous to drink directly. Home water filters exist to be that last line of defense against harmful microorganisms and chemicals, but most of them are inconvenient to install and maintain. We have plenty of home appliances these days that brew us coffee, make us homemade sodas, and more, so why can’t we have something that gives us clean drinking water, too?
That’s exactly what the U1 delivers in a more compact box that you can carry and position anywhere in your home or kitchen. It looks almost like a large, boxy coffee maker, but one that dispenses water instead. Yes, you do have to fill a water tank every time it gets empty, but that work is a very small price to pay for what you’re getting in return.
Advanced Filtration System – With five stages, it removes up to 99% of all contaminants, including Fluoride, Chlorine, heavy metals like lead, and more.
Despite its size, the U1 actually makes water go through a five-stage filtration system. Like most water filters, it starts with a sediment filter for larger particles and then passes the water on to an active carbon filter and a reverse osmosis membrane filter to remove almost all kinds of contaminants. An alkaline post-filter adds back minerals, calcium, and magnesium, and an optional hydrogen infusion stage creates antioxidant water. As a bonus, there’s a UV light filter that keeps the water fresh long after the filtration process is over.
The display will also show the Hydrogen content and water quality readings, so you’ll always know your system is working properly.
The U1 might already be impressive because of its compact size and advanced filtration system, but it becomes even more incredible thanks to its special features. At the top of that list is the ability to control the temperature of the water you get, giving you cold drinking water when you want it or hot water when you need it. The intelligent touch control panel also has buttons for dispensing hot water with a temperature that’s perfect for coffee, tea, or baby’s milk.
With the way it looks and works, you could almost say that the RKIN U1 is the coffee machine for drinking water, and it’s priced like an advanced coffee machine, too. For a discounted price of $479, or $459 if you’re fast enough, the U1 promises to give you and your family clean drinking water at the temperature you like. And when it comes time to pack up and move, you don’t have to worry about drinking water in the new house either, because the U1 will move with you.
The water from the U1 is filtered through 5 stages, hydrogenized, re-mineralized, and alkalized to help boost your health and immunity. It also means a lower dependence on bottled water and subsequently, lower exposure to microplastics. The best part? The U1 doesn’t need to be installed, can be carried with you when you shift apartments, and delivers both hot and cold water at the press of a button!
Styled to look as slick as a coffee machine, the U1 water purifier from RKIN sits on any tabletop surface, with a one gallon water tank at the back. An interface on the front lets you access the U1’s multitude of features and settings, choosing from regular/hot/cold drinking water to even special settings like a ‘milk’ button that heats the water to the right temperature to mix with baby formula, or ‘coffee’ and ‘tea’ settings that heat the water to the perfect brewing temperature without any guess-work. Just the way a coffee machine dispenses coffee, the U1 dispenses perfectly pure drinking water, making it perfect for homes but even more for RVs, rented apartments, coworking spaces, and small offices/studios. The fact that it doesn’t need drilling, plumbing, or any pre-servicing makes it an easy plug-and-play appliance for clean water anywhere.
As simple as the words ‘clean water’ sound, the reality is much more complicated. Most parts of the world don’t have access to clean drinking water on-tap, and need extra appliances to filter their water. It’s also the leading cause of the adoption of bottled water in countries, causing an increase in plastic waste. With its 5-stage filtration system, U1 aims at giving you water that isn’t just clean but is healthy for you too. Once the one gallon container of water’s plugged into the back of the device, the U1 gets to work, first running the water through a sediment filter to trap dirt, dust, and other particulate matter.
Advanced Filtration System – With five stages, it removes up to 99% of all contaminants, including Fluoride, Chlorine, heavy metals like lead, and more.
Water then passes through an activated carbon filter to kill germs, a reverse osmosis filter to remove hard minerals and other harmful contaminants, and finally gets UV treated. The clean water is then re-mineralized through U1’s alkaline post-filter, which adds beneficial minerals, calcium, and magnesium to your water to help improve metabolism, increase energy, and maximize hydration. Finally, the U1 hydrogenates your water, making it a natural antioxidant that is said to reduce signs of aging and also improve muscle recovery after a workout (the hydrogenation feature can be toggled off too).
The U1 is easy to use, with a single touch-sensitive interface to guide you through the process. It comes with a detachable water tank at the back, and an optional turntable that lets you rotate the U1 to easily access the rear water tank whenever it needs refilling. The U1 ships ready-to-use right out of the box, although the company says the filters need annual replacing (depending on frequency of use). You can opt for an additional 2-year filter bundle that includes replacement filters and a reverse-osmosis membrane. Replacing the filters is as easy as popping off the U1’s lid and switching out old filters for new ones… and the best part is that the U1’s display will even tell you when to replace the filter, saving you the hassle of marking your calendar or needing to call a handyman! The U1 starts at $439 for its super early-bird backers and comes with a 1-year warranty and 1-year money-back guarantee.
Gone are the days when home and kitchen appliances come in boring designs. Instead, we live in an era where manufacturers and brands can afford to bring aesthetics into the mix. As a result, it is no longer the case of form over function because it can be both when the topic is good design.
There is so much you can do these days in the kitchen. You can plan this part of the house to be a place for mealtime and family time. Of course, it would be best if you effectively managed the kitchen, but you can only do so with a well-organized and efficient kitchen.
Designer: Hyunbin Yang
Planning for a new kitchen is not just about the room layout or the finishing touches. It is also not dependent on what kitchenware or smart appliances you own. A beautifully designed kitchen combines visual delight and functional design. The look and feel you get when inside the kitchen must always be positive, followed by a feeling of satisfaction once you are finished using it.
Perhaps one of the more critical areas in the kitchen is the sink. It is where you clean the dishes and everything you use to prepare a delicious meal. It is where water, an essential element of nature, runs out. Unfortunately, clean water coming out of the kitchen faucet is not common in some parts of the world, so a purifier is needed.
You can choose from the plenty of water purifiers in stores and then install them quickly, but few look attractive. Most of those models we see are not visually appealing. Some are an eyesore, so it is about time such water purifiers arrive with a design that will work and look well put together with other kitchen items.
Built-in water purifiers are preferred, but you can also have something that looks as inviting as the NOOK Built-in Water Purifier. Designed by South Korean Hyunbin Yan, this water purifier can be installed in the corner. It will not interfere with the rest of your sink or kitchen counter because of its slim and sleek build. It does not take much space in a small sink, so it can be the perfect choice for tiny homes or apartments.
The NOOK Built-in Water Purifier features an attachable drip tray. In addition, there is a magnet at the bottom of the body that can be customized to the user’s preference. At first glance, it looks like a sleek coffee machine, but it is just a purifier. Water comes out when you touch the black button you see on top. The amount of water and temperature can also be set with a touch of the controller.
The designer made this water purifier customizable via the pattern plate you see on the outer surface. This is so it can match whatever interior and style. The head of the outlet can also be adjusted by moving it up or down. This is helpful so you can adjust the cup size.
WaterPod is a sustainable floating pod that turns seawater into drinking water through a natural desalination process.
97% of the earth’s water is found in its oceans, yet in its primary state, ocean water is unsuitable for human needs like drinking and cleaning. Since sustainable designs that rely on alternative energy production have been on the rise in response to environmental concerns, we’re closer than ever to scaling down macro desalination plants for individual use. One team of designers was recently recognized by The James Dyson Award for their desalination pod concept called WaterPod that turns seawater into drinkable water through an array of sustainable features.
WaterPod operates as a self-cleaning solar desalination system that absorbs seawater via underwater wicks, inspired by mangrove trees, which then passes through a condensation and evaporation process to remove the salt particles from the seawater. Just like mangrove trees, WaterPod’s underwater wicks fill the pod with seawater until its water levels reach the pod’s black fabric dome. Inside the dome, seawater undergoes evaporation as water vapors gradually flow from the transparent covering and collect in WaterPod’s storage compartment. Then, users can pump drinking water from the storage compartment’s recess. While the desalination process takes place, the WaterPod remains floating atop the water in a similar fashion to a conventional buoy. WaterPod’s top lid is filled with expanded polyurethane foam for thermal insulation and flotation enhancement while a cement base offers buoyancy stability.
The team of designers behind WaterPod developed the concept in response to a lack of clean, drinking water in Sandakan, Malaysia. Noticing the seafaring community’s reliance on the sea, the team of designers wanted to develop a means for individuals to have access to clean drinking water, no matter the amount of plastic pollution in the ocean. WaterPod is a modern solution that takes cues from the surrounding environment to bring drinking water to those who depend on it most.
Designers: Bennie Beh Hue May, Yap Chun Yoon, & Loo Xin Yang
Clay filters are common in Brazilian homes and designer Lucas Couto brings the best of them to more household appliances. Clay is an organic and natural material used by many developing nations because it is cost-effective, versatile, and easily available. Terracotta earthenware in the kitchen is an ingenious practice that is finding its way back into our modern lives and Couto extends the benefits of this material to lamps, filters, and humidifiers.
“I intended to respect the heritage, avoiding an approach to simply “modernize” the filter. I wanted to create a unique form factor that takes advantage of the materials and manufacturing process while introducing new functional features, such as a handle to assist in lifting the upper reservoir and a base to support a drinking glass,” he adds, “The cooling property of the ceramic inspired me to design a humidifier. This is a much-needed item in my hometown of Belo Horizonte, where the air can get very dry throughout the year.” Clay filters are actually proven to eliminate toxins from water through its existing properties while also keeping it cool according to research published in the book The Drinking Water Book: How to Eliminate Harmful Toxins from Your Water. The efficient filtration is a result of the gravity process, where water passes through the candles and drips slowly into the lower reservoir.
Couto wanted to create a multi-sensorial experience fostered by the terracotta. He retained the color, the textures, and the gradient caused by water absorption for visuals and touch. The water drops inside the filter and the vitrified sound of the material produce a soothing sound. Terracotta naturally smells like earth after rain and it also adds a unique flavor to water. The cooling property of the ceramic is why Couto made the humidifier too. All components are placed in the lid, which also contains a level indicator to assist the user with keeping the humidifier filled. The lamp and the planter were additions to the series to showcase the material in various forms outside the kitchen use. The planter has a two-compartment design to take advantage of capillarity for petrichor! The inner part of the pendant lamp is covered with a white glaze to increase light reflection while the terracotta prevents it from overheating. The clay range is organic, warm, functional, and aesthetic!
Let’s up our camping game to level ‘glamping’ with this solar-powered water purifier and pump! You never have to worry about carrying cartons of bottled water and calculating if that is enough for the group for all days. No math and no increasing plastic waste when we have GoSun Flow – a portable water purifier that is also a sink and provides water for shower all while storing the solar energy that it creates.
The GoSun Flow is made keeping in mind that it is small enough to fit into a backpack so it doesn’t add to the minimal essentials one has to carry during their trip. It uses solar energy to filter 99.99% of pathogens from water and is able to pump 1 liter of clean water per minute! Apart from providing safe drinking water it also doubles up as a portable handwashing station and hot shower. Having a hot shower (the one thing you miss the most during camping) is such an upgrade because that means we don’t have to jump into a cold water body, everyone knows the right temperature of hot water in the showers is basically therapy for your soul.
It is super easy to get this energy-efficient appliance running – place the intake hose into any water source (except salt water), plug in the pump, and it will automatically start filtering the water. To use the faucet or shower, simply clamp the faucet and flip on the pump! “The Flex Faucet’s integrated clamp can open to over two and a quarter inches (58mm) so it attaches anywhere: branches, tables, tailgates, fences, etc. The flexible head can twist, bend, and point water wherever you need it” explains the team.
The filter lasts for 1,000 liters of filtration and can be easily replaced. The camping appliance uses an innovative 3-stage cartridge filter to remove 99.99% of pathogens. The first filter is a polypropylene filter disc that removes large particles like dirt, rust, and sand. The second filter is a high-efficiency carbon filter that absorbs hazardous chemicals and heavy metals. And the third filter is a nano aluminum fiber filter that creates an electropositive charge in a labyrinth of fibers to trap and kill the tiniest particles and organisms in your water.
To make it effortless, GoSun Flow uses a USB-powered pump that does the work for you and provides a flow of water anywhere you want and that too within a minute – say goodbye to manual pumping although it did provide a good arm workout. The pump is powered by a power bank that can pump over 100 gallons of water on a single charge. The best part? You can recharge it with the integrated solar panel that plugs right into the power bank. GoSun has always believed in designing products that don’t require fuel or resupply and this water pump + purifier is another amazing addition to their range of essentials that keep you prepared for emergencies.
With GoSun Flow you can have access to clean water anywhere. It is not only essential for camping but also allows you to sanitize yourself when there is a shortage – think of remote medical camps where the rural areas don’t have access to clean water. It is so much more than a hot shower when you are out in the woods, it is using the source that gives Earth life to give you life.
Simply drop the GoPure pod into any bottle of tap water and it instantly begins purifying and remineralizing it, effectively saving you big bucks by not having to buy mineral water bottles each time… while obviously giving you access to pure, potable water.
Designed as a ridiculously tiny, reusable device, the GoPure pod comes with a plastic housing on the outside and a porous ceramic core on the inside. Through physical movement, convection currents, and Brownian motion, the water remains in continuous contact with the core, which in turn acts as a magnet to attract impurities. This process effectively eliminates common contaminants in tap water like lead, chromium, arsenic, copper, mercury, chlorine, fluoride, and E.coli, while continuously neutralizing bad taste and odor, and balancing the pH to an ideal 7.4. The tiny, portable nature of the GoPure makes it perfect to take with you wherever you go. You can use it in conjunction with the drinking water in your own home, or carry it with you in your backpack to use with tap water you’d find anywhere. The GoPure pod’s small size lets it easily fit into wide-neck bottles, allowing you to instantly begin purifying your water while it’s inside the bottle… giving you healthy, fresh, clean, good-tasting mineralized water while also eliminating the need to buy plastic bottles of mineral water that eventually end up in landfills.
