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August 17, 2024
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Updated on January 3, 2024
·Created on August 27, 2015
A UV-activated water purification bag with a capacity of 20 L.
The Life Sack uses Solar Water Disinfection Process (SODIS ) technology to filter contaminated water. UV-A-radiation and the bag’s thermal treatment process work to treat water. The sack can also be worn as a backpack for transport from the source to the community and carries up to 20L of water. It is suggested that the Life Sack is used to ship grains and other food staples to communities in need, once the food aid is stored, the bag is converted for use as a water purifier.
This product was discontinued in 2018.
Target SDGs
SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being
Target Users (Target Impact Group)
Household
Distributors / Implementing Organizations
The product is distributed and implemented by humanitarian aid organizations.
Competitive Landscape
Direct competitors include Solarbag.
Manufacturing/Building Method
The main material of construction of this product is polyvinyl chloride, with a 15nm filter system barrier before the output water valve. The sack has straps on it for easy transport on users back.
Intellectural Property Type
Select Type
User Provision Model
This product was distributed by humanitarian organizations.
Distributions to Date Status
Unknown
Deactivation mechanism
UV-A, thermal
Energy source
Solar
Manufacturer-specified water treatment rate (L/hr)
3.33 L/hr
Bacteria reduction
Unknown
Virus reduction
Unknown
Protozoa reduction
Unknown
Heavy metals and/or arsenic reduction
None
Maximum recommended influent turbidity level (NTU)
Unknown
Effluent turbidity levels (NTU)
Unknown
Safe water storage capacity (L)
20 L
Design Specifications
The Life Sack has an internal filter that works with ultraviolet (UV) light and removes microbes and germs bigger than 5 nanometres. The bag has to be filled with water and then left in the sun for six hours to make sure all the microbes are destroyed.
Technical Support
None available, this product is discontinued and there's no more support.
Replacement Components
None
Lifecycle
Unknown
Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters
The designers aim to provide a solution that can serve as a water purification device but also as a container for shipping grains and other food staples.
Vetted Performance Status
Unknown
Safety
No known safety hazards.
Complementary Technical Systems
The product can be reused as a food storage and transport device.
Academic Research and References
“Goal 6,” Sdgs.un.org. Available: https://sdgs.un.org/goals/goal6
“Life Sack,” Causetech.net. Available: https://causetech.net/innovation-zone/tech-inspirations/life-sack
Compliance with regulations
None
Evaluation methods
Unknown
Other Information
This product was discontinued in 2018.
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