Lifestraw® is a renowned brand that develops innovative and sustainable water filtration solutions that can be used in various settings. Their products are designed to provide access to safe and clean drinking water, helping to minimize the risk of waterborne illnesses.
Lifestraw® was founded in 1994 in Switzerland as a company specializing in medical devices.
In 2005, they developed their first portable water filter for outdoor enthusiasts.
In 2014, Lifestraw® launched its Follow the Liters program to provide school children in developing countries with access to clean drinking water.
In 2015, Lifestraw® launched the Lifestraw® Community, a high-volume water filtration system serving thousands of people in rural areas and emergency settings.
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A water filter that can be used by hikers, campers or anyone who needs access to safe drinking water. It filters up to 1,000 gallons of water and removes harmful bacteria and protozoa.
A water bottle with a built-in filter that allows users to drink from any freshwater source. It filters up to 1,000 gallons of water and removes harmful bacteria and protozoa.
A high-volume water filtration system that can process up to 70,000 liters of water a day. It is designed for rural areas or emergency settings and can provide clean water for an entire community.
Lifestraw® uses a hollow fiber membrane technology to filter out harmful bacteria and protozoa. The membrane has microscopic pores that trap contaminants but allow clean water to pass through.
Lifestraw® Personal and Lifestraw® Go can filter up to 1,000 gallons of water. Lifestraw® Community can filter up to 70,000 liters of water.
Lifestraw® Personal and Lifestraw® Go cannot remove viruses from water. Lifestraw® Community, however, can remove viruses when an additional module is added to the system.
Lifestraw® is safe to use, and it has been rigorously tested to meet the highest standards for water filtration. However, it is important to follow the manufacturer's instructions to ensure that the filter remains effective.
Follow the Liters is a program established by Lifestraw® to provide school children in developing countries with access to clean drinking water. For every Lifestraw® product sold, a child in need receives clean water for a whole school year.