Lab+2


=== All the categories listed on the Cooper-Hewitt website are all undoubtedly vital aspects in order to sustain human existence/quality of life in countries which are less fortunate. I personally believe that having access to clean and safe drinking water is the most crucial aspect of human existence. Human sustainability relies on individuals using the element of water for survival; therefore, in my opinion the Ceramic Water Filter is the most appealing design. The Ceramic Water Filter uses simplistic design features, however, its function has proven to be quite valuable in improving the standard of drinkable water provided in under-developed countries such as India, Cambodia, Indonesia, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. Dr. Fernando Mazareigous a Guatemalan chemist designed the Ceramic Water Filter. It was financially feasible by the International Development Enterprises organization. Converging filtration quality of ceramic material with the anti-bacterial traits from colloidal silver generates the filter. The most important function that the Ceramic Water Filter possesses is that it filters/purifies drinking water diminishing the suffering people experience from unclean water causing illness. A better living standard with less people sick will result in overall improvements in all other areas of livelihood. ===


=== Health is one of the categories, which interested me the most for my group project because it is being healthy can solve all the other criteria. I believe tackling the issues pertaining to health can help solve many other issues within third world countries. The millions of people that die every year due to health issues is a shame. Many of these people did not even have complicated health problems and most likely, if they were provided with the kind of health care we receive, there is no doubt they would be alive right now. ===