# Tire-Crafted Solar Stills The Floating Solar Still is an Eco-Friendly Way to Purify Water By Amy Duong | Published 2024-11-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-solar-still References: [elements.envato](https://elements.envato.com/user/viktelminova)  A team of researchers at the Dalhousie University in Canada has created a unique floating solar still that offers a new sustainable way to [purify water safely](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adaptable-water-purification-system). There have been various research projects that work to reach this goal and the solar still may be one of the most affordable. The still from researchers is able to produce 15.5 cups of fresh water at a daily rate -- this is about 1.5 times the amount that one needs to consume daily. To do this, the floating solar still soaks up water from below and then uses the heat that is garnered from [solar radiation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-solar-tracker) to evaporate the purified water. The dome on top condenses the still and then water is collected. Image Credit: Viktelminova ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 31% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Floating Solar Stills:** Floating solar stills offer a sustainable water purification solution by utilizing solar energy to convert contaminated water into drinkable water. - **Tire-based Water Purification:** Repurposing used tires for water purification systems provides an innovative and eco-friendly method to address global water scarcity. - **Affordable Desalination Technologies:** Developing cost-effective desalination methods like the floating solar still can significantly improve access to clean water in underserved communities. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy sector can harness solar power innovations to drive more efficient and eco-friendly water purification systems. - **Water Treatment:** Water treatment industries can leverage new solar still technologies to offer enhanced and sustainable solutions for clean water production. - **Recycling and Waste Management:** Recycling discarded tires into functional water purification devices merges sustainability with practicality, addressing both waste and water issues. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lotus-Inspired Floating Water Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floatis.md) - [Accessible Atmospheric Water Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-from-air.md) - [Stackable Electricity-Free Water Filters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electricityfree-water-filter.md) - [Humidity-Capturing Water Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kumulus1.md) - [Off-Grid Mobile Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offgrid-mobile-home.md) - [Solar-Powered Electric Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-electric-boat.md) - [Oceanic Pressure Water Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quenchsea-reel.md) - [Water-Producing Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airtowater-converter.md) - [Water-Generating Camping Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-living-vehicle.md)