# Naturalistic Water Filters The 'Sift' Filtration System is Made from Sawdust and Clay By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-11-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sift-filtration-system References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/sift-filtration-systems-by-cody-moore/) & [mooredesigns.co](https://www.mooredesigns.co/) The need for [water filtration systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inroom-filtration) is only showing signs of increasing on an international basis, so the 'Sift' Filtration System has been created as a solution for those in rural areas to utilize. The system consists of a vessel that is crafted from a mixture of sawdust and clay, while the filter is made from a [semi-porous charcoal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sungai-carafe). This enables users to create their own [water filters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tappwater-ecopro-compact) from materials they have available in their surroundings without having to use disposable plastic varieties that will only work to pollute their land. The 'Sift' Filtration System is the design of Cody Moore and identifies how a common problem can be solved with the use of simple materials thanks to smart, sophisticated designs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sustainable Water Filtration:** Developing filtration systems that utilize eco-friendly materials like sawdust and clay to address the growing need for clean water in rural areas. - **DIY Water Filters:** Encouraging individuals to create their own water filters using locally available materials, reducing the reliance on disposable plastic filters. - **Smart Design Solutions:** Leveraging innovative and sophisticated designs to solve common problems and improve water filtration systems. ### Where This Applies - **Water Filtration:** The water filtration industry can explore sustainable materials and DIY solutions to meet the increasing demand for clean water. - **Environmental Conservation:** Companies and organizations focused on environmental conservation can support and invest in sustainable water filtration initiatives using natural materials. - **Design and Engineering:** Design and engineering firms can develop smart solutions for water filtration systems using innovative techniques and materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stackable Electricity-Free Water Filters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electricityfree-water-filter.md) - [Portable Water Filtration Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-water-filtration-system.md) - [Bulbous Clay-Made Water Filters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biologique-water-filter.md) - [3D-Printed Water Filtration Caps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/filter-caps.md) - [Compatibly Compact Water Filters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-water-filter.md) - [Extra-Rugged Water Filter Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gravity-filter-system.md) - [Miniature Water Filtration Straws](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peak-solo.md) - [Adaptable Water Purification Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adaptable-water-purification-system.md) - [Automatic Water Filter Pitchers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automatic-water-filter.md)