Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Need
FEMA enlisted AstraPouch® to create an easy-to-carry water bag for hurricane relief teams to distribute to victims before or after a hurricane strike.
Challenges
Given the nature of hurricane relief, FEMA needed a pouch that was:
- Low cost and available in large volumes
- Reusable, for use before, during, and after the natural disaster
- Shipped flat, taking up the least amount of possible cargo or air pallet space
Solution
AstraPouch® designed a strong, clear 10L bag-in-box style bag (sans box) with an integrated top carrying handle. A 33mm screw cap allowed for easy removal for filling but with a tight seal for preventing spillage or contamination. The screw cap also allowed for rinsing and refilling if needed.
Results
- Yielded 40x increase in items per air pallet
- Provided 4,000% more liquid holding capacities at 1/40 of the transportation cost
- Created a cost-effective product ready to aide future disaster sites
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