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# Expanding Portable Water Purifiers
The WaterBean Expands in Any Bottle to Make Mineral Water

By Alexander Lam | Published 2013-07-25 | Eco
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/make-mineral-water
References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2013/07/portable-water-purifier.html) & [thewaterbean](http://thewaterbean.com/)

Plastic water bottles are damaging the environment so a concerned entrepreneur developed a filter that lets you make mineral water called the WaterBean. WaterBean is a tube-like filter that can be inserted into any bottle to [purify water](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adaptable-water-purification-system). The filter uses natural coconut carbon to purify the water around it.

All you have to do is pop the WaterBean into a bottle to enjoy clean mineral water. The device expands and removes impurities while adding minerals that your body needs. As a result, you can [stop buying bottled water](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spout-water) since one WaterBean is able to filter 280 bottles of water. When you've filtered 140 liters of water, you can easily snap the WaterBean open and change the filter bags.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.6/10
- Popularity: 9% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco)

## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Sustainable Water Filtration:** The WaterBean's portable water purifier offers a sustainable solution to the environmental problems caused by plastic water bottles.
- **Customizable Mineral Water:** The WaterBean allows users to create their own mineral water by adding essential minerals while purifying the water.
- **Compact and Convenient Water Purification:** The WaterBean's tube-like design makes it easy to insert into any bottle, providing a compact and convenient water purification solution.

### Where This Applies

- **Water Filtration:** Water filtration companies can explore innovative portable solutions like the WaterBean for environmentally conscious consumers.
- **Bottled Water Industry:** The bottled water industry can face disruption as consumers opt for portable water purifiers like the WaterBean instead of purchasing single-use plastic water bottles.
- **Personalized Hydration Products:** Companies in the personalized hydration industry can incorporate customizable features, such as adding minerals, inspired by the WaterBean's functionality.

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