Stop the presses, they have found a good use for Spinach other than for torturing young children. Get this house design that uses Spinach for much of the exterior surface. It was conceptualized by Cradle 2 Cradle and uses filtered storm water to grown the spinach. The house can generate twice the voltage than ordinary solar cells. Why spinach? It's protein causes the plant to follow the sun.
Implications - Products that contain a green element are appealing to those who want to stay environmentally friendly. Consumers are looking for ways to connect to nature without sacrificing anything from their daily lives. Coming out with more everyday items that feature an eco-conscious element could help a company grow its brand.
What's Driving This Trend
- Green Products
- Incorporate eco-conscious elements into everyday items to appeal to environmentally friendly consumers.
- Nature Connection
- Create products that allow consumers to connect with nature without compromising their daily lives.
- Alternative Materials
- Explore the use of unconventional materials, such as spinach, in innovative product designs.
Who This Affects Most
- Home Design and Construction
- Integrate eco-friendly elements, like the use of spinach for exterior surfaces, into home designs for sustainable living.
- Renewable Energy
- Maximize the potential of alternative energy sources, like spinach-generated voltage, to provide efficient and sustainable power solutions.
- Consumer Goods
- Develop everyday items with eco-conscious features to meet the growing demand for environmentally friendly products.
