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Coconut-Based Water Filters

The WaterBean Filter Uses a Coconut Carbon Mechanism

— October 29, 2014 — Lifestyle
The WaterBean is an incredibly portable water filter, created by a company of the same name, that easily converts regular tap water into clean water. The WaterBean contains a coconut carbon filter; when the bottle is shaken and the water inside it swirled around, the coconut carbon filter draws out chemicals and impurities while introducing magnesium, an essential mineral.

The WaterBean's filters can be replaced after two to three months of use by simply popping out the filter bag and snapping a new one in. For added convenience, the filters can be used with numerous kinds of water bottles -- from sports bottles to tumblers -- as long as they have at least 12 ounces carrying capacity.

WaterBean is looking to donate $1 per unit sold to a charitable organization that helps bring clean drinking water to people in underprivileged parts of the world.
Trend Themes
1. Portable Water Filters - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expanding on WaterBean's use of a coconut carbon filter, look into creating even more portable and convenient options for clean drinking water.
2. Eco-friendly Water Filters - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Consider using sustainable materials or creating biodegradable filter options to reduce waste and provide a longer-lasting solution.
3. Charitable Initiatives in the Water Industry - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore ways to incorporate charitable components into business models that provide clean drinking water, such as partnering with organizations and allocating a portion of profits towards initiatives that bring clean water to underserved communities.
Industry Implications
1. Beverage Industry - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invest in research and development to create healthier, more eco-friendly beverage options that use natural filters, like coconut carbon, to enhance taste and improve health benefits.
2. Water Industry - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expand on sustainable and portable filter options to provide clean drinking water solutions for people in rural areas or where traditional infrastructure is not reliable or nonexistent.
3. Charitable Organizations - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Work with companies in the water industry to develop partnerships that bring clean drinking water to those in need and create sustainable long-term solutions.
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