Portable Light Sterilization Device
THE PROBLEM:
The rise of virus and contagion awareness around the globe has caused the production of medical equipment, preventative exposure technology, and spread control innovations to skyrocket. People are in danger when completing simple tasks such as grocery shopping, and fear of contamination. All of the materials involved in making personal protective equipment that prevent these dangers (mask, gloves, face shield) has put a tremendous strain on waste management sectors. Most of this equipment is directly disposed of without recycling since it is most likely contaminated and its purpose is to limit spread in the first place. This means additional amounts of trash are piling into the alarmingly full landfills which are harming the environment, along with the chemicals used in disinfectant products.
OUR SOLUTION:
UV-C radiation is a known disinfectant and works to sanitize an area by destroying the DNA in microbes or the outer protein layer of viruses. It is impossible for microbes and viruses to develop a resistance to this, since the radiation completely inactivates them.
By designing a handheld sanitation device suitable for most smooth surfaces, users will be able to disinfect an area by utilizing the effects of shortwave radiation alone.
Our product will offer an alternative to purchasing wasteful disinfectant wipes or using harsh chemicals for sanitation. Our device will be both more environmentally conscious, as well as less expensive.