Based out of Switzerland, Vestergaard (originally Vestergaard Frandsen) endeavors to promote health and well-being among vulnerable populations that span the globe under the direction of its owner and CEO, Mikkel Vestergaard Frandsen. One of Vestergaard’s flagship products is the LifeStraw water filter. In August 2019, the respected news outlet The Indian Express ranked the LifeStraw filter water bottle as among the five “best portable water purifier options to consider.”

Due to a significant delay in annual regional monsoon rains, India is facing a water crisis. India’s prime minister recently urged people to save water. For Indians in the throes of this crisis, access to clean, potable water is of the utmost concern. Consuming contaminated water may cause diarrhea, gastrointestinal problems, and other health concerns.

An article in the Express Tech section of The Indian Express mentions the LifeStraw filter water bottle first on the list of great portable water purifier options. It points out that consumers can purchase this product directly from Amazon with integrated filters to remove waterborne bacteria. After the filter has been exhausted, another can be purchased separately, thus eliminating the need to buy a new bottle and reducing dependence on plastic. The article touts the portability of the LifeStraw filter water bottle as ideal for on-the-go activities such as hiking.