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Water-Purifying Faucets

The 'PURO' Faucet Features a Built-In Activated Charcoal Filter

— January 8, 2016 — Art & Design
Concerns about water purity and scarcity are inherent issues for millions around the world, so the 'PURO' Faucet is designed with an activated charcoal filter to help ensure potable water constantly.

The secret behind the 'PURO' Faucet is the black ball-like figure that is incorporated into the design; this is the activated charcoal filter that can be replaced periodically to always ensure fresh-tasting, clean water. Designed by Lin Shang-Yi, the 'PURO' Faucet takes a more upstream approach to water purification by going to the source rather than encouraging purification afterwards.

Winner of the coveted Red Dot Design award for conceptual products, the 'PURO' Faucet, complete with its activated charcoal filter, are an innovative design that could help revolutionize industries if brought to fruition.
Trend Themes
1. Water-purity Solutions - The 'PURO' Faucet demonstrates the demand for innovative solutions to ensure potable water and opens doors for new technologies in water purification.
2. Sustainability in Faucet Design - The incorporation of an activated charcoal filter in the 'PURO' Faucet highlights the growing trend of integrating eco-friendly elements into everyday products, providing opportunities for sustainable design in the faucet industry.
3. Upstream Water Purification - The 'PURO' Faucet's approach to water purification at the source rather than post-consumption showcases the potential for disruption in the traditional water purification industry by emphasizing prevention over treatment.
Industry Implications
1. Home Appliance - The PURO Faucet's activated charcoal filter creates opportunities for home appliance manufacturers to develop advanced water purifying faucets for residential use.
2. Design and Architecture - The innovative design of the 'PURO' Faucet, honored with the Red Dot Design award, spurs opportunities for designers and architects to incorporate functional and aesthetic water purification features into their projects.
3. Environmental Technology - The 'PURO' Faucet's activated charcoal filter reflects a growing demand for environmental-friendly technologies, paving the way for innovations in water purification systems within the environmental technology industry.
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