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Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) plays an essential role in genetics, medicine, and forensic research, yet maintaining its integrity remains a global challenge. Conventional preservation methods depend on refrigeration systems that are expensive, energy-intensive and impractical in low-resource settings. Frequent power outages, high operational costs and environmental concerns associated with continuous electricity usage further compromise sample reliability. To address these limitations, the DNA Preservation Kit was developed as a low-cost, energy-free and user-friendly solution capable of maintaining DNA stability for up to three months at room temperature. The main objective is to eliminate dependence on cold-chain storage while ensuring reliable preservation accessible to educational, healthcare and research environments. The innovation uses a cellulose-based preservation card combined with chemical stabilizers and desiccation materials such as silica gel to neutralize nucleases and prevent hydrolytic degradation. Its simple process allows easy collection and storage using basic laboratory tools, making it suitable even for high-school students or remote field applications. The uniqueness of this innovation lies in its sustainable and portable design that replaces refrigeration with a greener, energy-independent alternative. It is useful across multiple domains, including molecular biology education, rural diagnostics and forensic investigations, particularly in areas lacking reliable electricity. From a commercialization standpoint, the kit offers strong market potential due to its affordability, scalability and wide applicability. In conclusion, the DNA Preservation Kit represents a transformative step toward sustainable biotechnology by democratizing access to reliable DNA storage and supporting global efforts in education, research and climate action.