AguaPallet

Shaun and Moira Craill, LoooP Creative Ltd.

AguaPallet is a rotationally molded pallet to transport water and other supplies for disaster relief.

Product description Brand name and product description

AguaPallet is a hollow, rotationally moulded pallet for delivering humanitarian aid that can be transformed into a hand cart and mobile water container of up to 70 liters. Initially, the product acts strictly as a typical shipment pallet, with a primary intended use as a water container once its initial function is completed.

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

Worldwide

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

Looop Creative Ltd. intends to work with humanitarian agencies, including NGOs, national relief organizations, and international relief organizations to help distribute the AguaPallet when disaster occurs and the product is needed.

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

The target price is ~100 USD Interview with representative

As of 2020, AguaPallets is no longer in production, but open source construction plans are available on their website for free download.

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

There are many water transport devices in the market, but no existing product also acts as a shipping pallet for disaster relief.

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 3: Good health and well-being

Goal 6: Clean water and sanitation

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

Any individual/family attempting to recover from a natural disaster that has destroyed typical water infrastructure, or any individual/family that has to travel long distances to collect water.

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