Innovation Zone Snapshot – Smart water bottle powered by the sun
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#1 Smart water bottle powered by the sun
There have been many smart water bottle hydration systems launched in recent times. Take a look at these from the Innovation Zone. Seattle-based Bazaarian has taken technology to another level with the development of their Hydrade smart bottle. The 700-ml stainless steel double-walled bottle will keep drinks ice-cold for almost a full day and hot for around half that time. The Hydrade bottle comes into its own due with some additional innovative features. Firstly, it is completely solar powered with no charging port on the bottle. To fully charge the battery, the bottle will need to stay in the sun for around 20 hours in total, but a full charge will last for 20 days of use. It also knows when the user is really drinking the water (rather than pouring it away). Finally, every drop drunk generates a donation for the equivalent amount of clean, safe drinking water to people in 27 developing countries via Charity: water.
More info in The Innovation Zone.
#2 Foldable spoon with teabag reduces plastic use
Las Vegas headquartered energy drink brand Rockstar Energy is using new lidding technologies for their beverage cans in a bid to increase shelf stand out as well as consumer engagement. The cans come via from global leader in glass and metal packaging Ardagh Group as part of a new ‘Rock Rocks’ can campaign. The packs benefit from a matt effect finish to ensure that the cans stand out of the point of sale to invite shoppers to pick them up amongst the standard glossy cans in situ. Ardagh’s new lidding technology also includes a coloured lid and tab. The tab is coded and available in three eye-catching designs.On the underside of each tab of the 500 ml aluminium cans is a unique alphanumeric code, which only becomes visible when the can is opened, ensuring that the product has to be purchased in order to have a chance of winning a prize that include festival tickets and Rockstar merchandise. See also Top of can branding will get beverages noticed.
More info in The Innovation Zone.
#4 Compostable bamboo fibre mixed pack created for massage oil launch
Hong Kong based provider of luxury packaging solutions Nationalpak has introduced a new pack for massage oil in a compostable format with a look and shape inspired by spa hot stones. The pack contain three bottles of massage oil and is made from compostable bamboo fibre mixed with biodegradable resins. Bamboo has been used in this case as it is in other packaging innovations due to its strong environmental credentials. It is in plentiful supply and grown without pesticides or chemical fertilisers. It grows rapidly and can be harvested in no more than five years. It is claimed that bamboo generates approximately 35% more oxygen than trees and is an excellent soil erosion inhibitor. The massage oil packaging has been tested and certified by EN13432 compostability standards. According to Natpack, it will take approximately three to six months for the pack to degrade depending on conditions. See also Bamboo-based bottle has a multitude of uses.
More info in The Innovation Zone.
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