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Eco Gadgets: WWF chooses Solvatten solar-powered water purifier as a ‘climate solver’

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Eco Factor: Solar-powered water purification system.

The World Health Organization estimates that over one billion people around the world lack access to safe drinking water, and rely on purification that involves boiling water with firewood, which increases greenhouse gas emissions.

WWF has now announced that it has chosen Solvatten, a solar-powered water purification system that has the potential to cut greenhouse gas emissions by as much as 26 million tons annually by the year 2020.

The device uses solar energy to treat water and can also heat water for other uses such as cooking, bathing and washing dishes, which reduces the dependence on firewood. The device needs about two to six hours of sun exposure to make 10 liters of water drinkable and is equipped with an indicator to show when water is fit for drinking.

Via: GoodCleanTech

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