How to get a shipping container loaded with water for the world’s poorest

A water-filled shipping container has made it onto the world stage, but it’s actually a little different than the standard container that you see being shipped around the world today.

Instead of having a lid to keep the water cool, the containers lid is made of a special material called “fiberglass,” which acts as a “turbine.”

This allows the fiberglass to move with the wind and is ideal for transport.

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