Wonderful idea! This seems like a very well thought out and timely executed solution to a major problem in our current society! The incorporation of experimentation, effective marketing, and usage of natural resources are all wonderful aspects which help solidify this project’s viability in helping solve water scarcity. I am wondering though, with the sponges, nutrients, and the pod, what is the approximate lifetime of this product? Are the pods easily replaceable or does the reliance on simple osmosis make these pods suitable for growth for long periods of time? The use of the engineering design process is incredible and I hope that further outreach and usage of the water pods can help decrease water usage and make our planet a greener place.
Thanks for sharing, and I look forward to successful development of Aqua Pod!

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