LifeStraw grew from a simple pipe filter developed to support the Carter Center’s Guinea worm eradication work into a purpose-driven maker of tested water filters and purifiers for homes, travel, outdoor use and emergencies. Its products are designed to remove contaminants such as bacteria, parasites and microplastics, while the company’s Give Back program provides a year of safe water to a child in need for every product sold. LifeStraw has distributed more than 38 million Guinea worm filters since 1994 and reports that over 11.8 million children gained safe-water access through its programs.
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Aquaspace Water SystemsAquaspace Water Systems develops water filtration systems built around its proprietary Aquaspace Compound, an adaptation of NASA technology first developed by founder Michael Pedersen in 1981. The company’s systems are used in settings ranging from homes to Washington, D.C. public schools, where Aquaspace says its filters serve nearly 4,000 fountains and kitchenette sinks. Based in Forestville, Maryland, Aquaspace also makes whole-house air cleaners alongside its water-treatment equipment.DISTRICT HEIGHTS, MD
Soho WaterworksSoho Waterworks provides pure, natural, clean water for all through sustainable sourcing, responsible packaging, and measurable charitable efforts. The company believes in total transparency in sourcing, bottling, and selling the highest-quality water available.
Welly BottleWelly Bottle makes design-focused reusable bottles and drinkware, pairing insulated stainless steel with natural bamboo to replace single-use plastics. Based in Pittsburgh, the company gives at least 1% of every sale to clean-water projects worldwide, making its “bottle to well” mission part of the product itself.PITTSBURGH, PA
AWG ContractingBorn from the field after Hurricane Maria, AWG Contracting was founded by engineers and veterans who saw how quickly communities can lose access to clean water. The company builds atmospheric water generators for homes, communities, military operations and disaster-relief missions, with deployments reported in more than 30 countries.221310WILKES BARRE, PA