# Solar Purification SODIS Water Filters By cosio55 | Published 2007-09-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sodis References: [bushcraftstuff](http://www.bushcraftstuff.com/uncategorized/s-o-d-i-s-water-purification/) & [indexaward.dk](http://www.indexaward.dk/) This solar container was created by the Italian designers Alberto Medo and Francisco Gomez Paz. The water bottle's design was inspired by needs of developing countries, specifically with the intentino of killing harmful microorganism that contaminate the water. Unfiltered water contributes to nearly 2.5 million deaths each year and can cause very vicious diseases. The bottle uses SODIS (solar water disinfection), a technology developed at the Swiss Federal Institute of Water and Sanitation. When mixed into drinking water, SODIS works together with the sun's UV-A radiation and increased temperature to kill the majority of the microorganisms. This new technology could literally be a life saver. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 49% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **SODIS Technology:** SODIS technology is being used to kill harmful microorganisms that contaminate water using UV-A radiation and increased temperature. - **Solar Containers:** Solar containers are being designed as a solution to the problem of unfiltered water that contributes to nearly 2.5 million deaths each year. - **Water Purification:** Developing countries are exploring different water purification technologies to save lives and reduce the impact of waterborne diseases. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Water Treatment:** Water treatment plants and companies can incorporate SODIS technology to improve microbial removal and provide safe drinking water. - **Outdoor Gear:** Outdoor gear manufacturing companies should invest in solar containers as an environmentally friendly option for hikers and campers. - **Global Health:** Global health organizations can collaborate to provide solar containers and other water purification technologies to developing nations to reduce the impact of waterborne diseases. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bacteria-Killing Water Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uvc-selfcleaning-water-bottle.md) - [Bacteria-Banishing Bottle Caps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-water-bottle-cap.md) - [Self-Cleaning Water Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halo-smart-water-bottle.md) - [Five-in-One Water Filter Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vitaloop-water-filtration-bottle.md) - [3D-Printed Water Filtration Caps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/filter-caps.md) - [Vibrant Metal Water Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conecto.md) - [Collapsible Water Filtration Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/filtration-bottles.md) - [Low-Cost Water Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edrop-water-purifier.md) - [Stackable Electricity-Free Water Filters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electricityfree-water-filter.md)