# Simple Solar Stills Low Tech Watercone Makes Brackish or Polluted Water Potable By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-05-03 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simple-solar-stills References: [bluelivingideas](http://bluelivingideas.com/topics/drinking-water/the-watercone-a-simple-effective-solar-still/) & [watercone](http://www.watercone.com/mage.html) There are a number of simple solar stills out in the world, but cost-effective, [portable water desalinization equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-water-filtration-system) remains out of the reach of many in need. The Watercone is a low-tech device that uses the [power of the sun](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-pool-ionizer) to condense brackish or polluted water, then allow it to be collected for drinking. Made of recyclable UV-resistant PET plastic, the Watercone has an average lifespan of five years. After its life as a [water still](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stonewell), the Watercone can be used to collect rain water, as a roof panel or container for other goods. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Simple Solar Stills:** Simple solar stills are becoming a popular trend for cost-effective water desalinization. - **Portable Water Desalinization:** Portable water desalinization equipment is in high demand and presents a disruptive innovation opportunity. - **Low-tech Innovation:** Low-tech devices like the Watercone are gaining traction for their ability to provide clean drinking water. ### Who This Affects Most - **Water Desalinization:** The water desalinization industry can benefit from the development of portable, low-cost equipment like the Watercone. - **Sustainable Packaging:** The sustainable packaging industry can explore the use of recyclable materials like UV-resistant PET plastic for products like the Watercone. - **Roofing and Construction:** The roofing and construction industry can consider integrating multi-functional products like the Watercone for rainwater collection and energy efficiency. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Accessible Atmospheric Water Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-from-air.md) - [Oceanic Pressure Water Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quenchsea-reel.md) - [Humidity-Capturing Water Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kumulus1.md) - [Water Purifier Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ladislamp-disinfection.md) - [Drinking Water Home Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atmospheric.md) - [Atmospheric Water Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-atmospheric-water.md) - [Miniature Water Filtration Straws](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peak-solo.md) - [Atmospheric Water Generator Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watercube100-wc100.md) - [3D-Printed Water Filtration Caps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/filter-caps.md)