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Snack Food Speakers

Terracycle Pioneers Innovative Eco-Gadgets

— December 1, 2009 — Eco
These clever Frito-Lay speakers are one of the newest designs in recycled packaging gadgets by the eco-conscious and innovative plastic recyclers, TerraCycle. From cool school backpacks, to innovative office gear, TerraCycle is the pioneer of modern post-consumer recycling efforts.

A variety of eco-conscious companies including Frito-Lay and Mars have joined forces with TerraCycle, and for eco-minded consumers, many of TerraCycle's cool products can be found at major retailers including Walmart and The Home depot.

Implications - Not only are these speakers eco-friendly and aesthetically unique, but the battery-free plug in devices are easy to use and transport. Designed in partnership with Merkury Innovations, a recognized consumer electronics company, the speakers are a fresh perspective on technology that marries environmentalism, art and clever branding.
Trend Themes
1. Recycled Packaging Gadgets - The trend of creating innovative gadgets from recycled packaging materials presents disruptive innovation opportunities for companies to combine sustainability, art, and technology.
2. Eco-minded Consumer Products - The trend of eco-conscious companies partnering with TerraCycle to create cool and sustainable consumer products opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in the consumer goods industry.
3. Battery-free Plug-in Devices - The trend of battery-free plug-in devices, like the Frito-Lay speakers, offers disruptive innovation opportunities for companies to create convenient and eco-friendly electronic products.
Industry Implications
1. Recycling - The recycling industry can seize the disruptive innovation opportunity of creating recycled packaging gadgets that provide unique and eco-friendly solutions.
2. Consumer Electronics - The consumer electronics industry has the potential to disrupt the market by partnering with eco-conscious companies to develop environmentally friendly and innovative products.
3. Consumer Goods - The consumer goods industry can take advantage of the disruptive innovation opportunities stemming from the trend of creating eco-friendly and aesthetically unique products, like TerraCycle's offerings.
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