Charity organization finds way to turn sweat into drinking water

July 25, 2013

UNITED KINGDOM — On average a sweaty soccer shirt produced 10 milliliters of drinking water.

UNITED KINGDOM — UNICEF has found a way to squeeze sweat from people’s clothes and then purify it to create drinking water, according to the Daily Mail.

The machine was created by the charity organization to raise awareness of the lack of clean water in several parts of the world.

During the Gothia Cup, which is one of the world’s biggest international youth soccer tournaments, was the background for the unveiling of this new machine.

Players and visitors were encouraged to either hand over their clothes drenched in sweat, or drink a glass of water from the Sweat Machine, stated the article.

The article notes that an average sweaty soccer shirt produced 10 milliliters of drinking water.

Read the entire article here.

Sponsored Recommendations

NFPA 70B a Step-by-Step Guide to Compliance

NFPA 70B: A Step-by-Step Guide to Compliance

How digital twins drive more environmentally conscious medium- and low-voltage equipment design

Medium- and low voltage equipment specifiers can adopt digital twin technology to adopt a circular economy approach for sustainable, low-carbon equipment design.

MV equipment sustainability depends on environmentally conscious design values

Medium- and low voltage equipment manufacturers can prepare for environmental regulations now by using innovative MV switchgear design that eliminates SF6 use.

Social Distancing from your electrical equipment?

Using digital tools and apps for nearby monitoring and control increases safety and reduces arc flash hazards since electrical equipment can be operated from a safer distance....