PVC | INNOVATION
The entries focused on real world challenges
from access to clean drinking water, efficient storage and reuse of rain water, to menstrual hygiene in developing nations. The winner was Karen Silva of London South Bank University, for her Yuna portable water filtration and storage device, which is a transportable water purifier for the poorest communities in third world countries. Yuna allows for the ergonomic transportation of 3.5 l of water with a centralised filter purifying the water during transit. It features a strap for transpor- tation, as well as a lid that can be used to collect water or as a drinking utensil. Its integrated valve pipe helps to dispense the water in a controlled way. Yuna can be also suitable for hikers, disaster relief and military personnel. “What I learnt from the PVC competition was the
importance of creating new opportunities for other people through reusable products,” says Silva. “Reusing simple materials and giving them a second use can be extremely important for others in need. Products at the end of life in developed countries that would otherwise be waste can become valuable for third world countries.” Second place was awarded to Kristen Tapping
for her Tectum prefabricated water collection roof system. Tectum creates insulating roofs using recycled PVC pipes. The pipes are cut in half and staggered in opposite directions to deflect water into a gutter and water storage container, both made of recycled PVC pipes and joinery. The pipes are pre-assembled onto panels to make installation faster and more cost effective. Tectum is claimed to be an ideal solution for low income housing, farms and industrial complexes.
Left: Second place in the VinylPlus UK competition went to the Tectum prefabricated water collection roof system, which creates insulating roofs using recycled PVC pipes
Third place was awarded to Helene Benz’s
teams’ Nari menstrual cup sanitiser. This is de- signed for women in the developing world, helping reduce infections from cleaning with contaminated water and making zero-waste sanitation available to a new market of women.
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