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Whilst researching products, we have found a truly remarkable invention. It goes by the name of the Watercone® and could make a important impact in the lives of more than a billion people worldwide who don't have access to clean water.(WHO/UNICEF 2004)

The Watercone® is a straight forward and simple way to purify water anywhere the sun shines. It is basically a cone shaped piece of plastic that you place over a black tray of dirty water. The sun's energy heats the water inside the cone causing it to evaporate. When the evaporated water vapor hits the walls of the cone, it condenses and runs down the walls to the collection rim at the bottom of the cone. You're left with pure, clean, drinkable water.

If you're having difficulty imagining what a Watercone® looks like check out pictures on their site or check out this video:

This nifty invention can produce 1.0 - 1.5 liters of water per day. Which means that as few of 2-3 of them could produce enough drinking water for the average adult.

There's just one problem with the water cone--they haven't gone it full scale production yet. This urgent message is posted on their website:

"The Watercone® project is looking for investors and companies to initiate mass production tooling and distribution. So the Watercone can be manufactured for a lower price and become affordable to the people in need. Please contact: stephan@augustin.net "

So if you are an investor, producer, manufacturer, distributor, or think you can otherwise help getting the Watercone® to market, I urge you to contact Stephan and lend this worthy cause whatever help you can. All Your Green has already vowed to sell Watercones as soon as we are able. I hope that day comes very soon indeed.