Lab+2

1. Which product interests you the most, and why? (200 words) The product and technology which interest me the most is Lifestraw. As half of the world's poor suffer from waterborne diseases and more then 6000 thousand children die from consuming unsafe water, this product is a breakthrough for preventing such a tragic thing to happen. Its a cure and for diseases like typhoid, cholera, dysentery and diarrhea. Its sophisticated technology and very effective, reliable, cost efficient and durable and being used in developing countries like Paistan and Ghana. Its like a personal mobile water purification and simply makes any surface water into drinking clean water. While I was researching I came across where "approximately 43% of the global population, especially the lower-income populace in the remote and rural parts of the developing world, is deprived of household safe piped water. " This the reason this product got me interested and because of the staggering amount of deaths being taken place everyday by just not having to have clean water. This tool is so simple and effective and saving thousands of peoples lives on a daily basis without having to invest in millions or billions of dollars makes it unique. 1."Vestergaard Frandsen : LifeStraw®." Vestergaard Frandsen. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Jan. 2011. . 2. Which category would interest you to research further for your group project, and why? (100 words) I would consider researching on water for my group project. As its an essential for all human beings. Not just to have it for drinking but having it and using it for farming into the most cost effective ways with new technology and methods. 70percent live in rural areas and depend on agriculture as their main source of income which tells us that how essential and important water irrigation tools are for income. Researching on newer techniques and what the farmers need according to their specifications relating to water can reduce deaths and eliminate and break cycles of poverty