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Round 50-litre container enables water collectors to roll liquid from wells rather than carry it on their headsGirls and women carrying plastic jerry cans of water on their heads is a common sight in rural areas of destitute countries. The WaterWheel eases that burden by storing water in a round 50-litre container that doubles as a wheel.
Designed
after consultations with villagers in the dry northern Indian state of Rajasthan,the WaterWheel is made from high-quality plastic that can withstand rough terrain. It will sell for $25-$30, compared with $75-$100 for similar products.
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Source: theguardian.com

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