These April 2016 life trends range from glass art urns to female-focused workplace policies. While the concept of death is no longer such a final notion -- planter-inspired urn designs suggest that a person's legacy will be carried on through nature -- unique employee perks are changing the way women are perceived withing the workforce.
A standout example includes a period pain policy in England that offers female staff members a leave of absence during their monthly menstruation cycle. This flexible workplace policy sympathizes with those that endure pain during their cycle and makes a once taboo topic more accepted both socially and within a corporate setting.
Other innovative April 2016 life trends include Millennial-targeting insurance plans, emergency rideshare hotlines and employee-evaluating platforms that let staff share feedback in real time. Each of these specific examples targets a youthful demographic that is concerned about safety and long-term stability while staying connected in the process.
Top 30 Life Trends in April
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Comfortable Glamping Yurts
WeatherPort Yurts are Perfect for Idyllic Outdoor Adventures
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Glass Art Urns
These Artful Ashes Urns Turn the Deceased Into Beautiful Glasswork
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Futuristic Cemetery Concepts
Sylvan Constellation Imagines Decomposing Bodies Powering Lanterns
26
Sith Lord Toothpick Dispensers
This Star Wars Kitchenware Helps the Force Be With Your Baking
25
Ultra-Durable Coolers
The Stanley Adventure Cooler is Designed to Stand Up to Tough Environments
24
Infant-Friendly Spout Covers
This Soft Rubber Spout Cover Protects Babies During Bath Time
23
Sustainable Urn Planters
The Bios Incube Allows People to Grow a Tree Out of Loved One's Ashes
22
Connected Gardening Systems
The 'Connected Yard' Platform Provides Informational Gardening Tips
21
Humorous Eggplant Deliveries
This Website Allows Users to Mail an Eggplant with a Personal Message
20
Streamlined Onboarding Platforms
Tasytt Engages New Hires Through an Automated Onboarding Process
19
Natural Plant Protectors
This Botanical Insecticide Can Protect Fruits, Vegetables and Flowers
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Friendship-Forming Apps
The 'Bumble BFF' App Helps Dating App Users Make New Friends
17
Translating Word Devices
The Imisiru Uses Photos to Convert Words into Other Languages
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Eco-Friendly Insecticides
This Natural Insecticide Uses Neem Oil to Control Common Pests
15
Self-Monitoring Security Systems
The Sage by Hughes Lets Users Call 911 While Out of Town
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Estate Information Storage
Estate Planning Platform AfterVault Delivers Sensitive Information
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Benefits Management Apps
The Morneau Shepell Mobile App Lets Employees View Benefit Plans
12
Period Pain Policies
This British Company Allows Female Employees to Take Menstrual Leave
11
Urban Easter Egg Hunts
This Adult Easter Egg Hunt Takes Participants All Over New York City
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Contraction-Timing Apps
The Full Term App Helps Women Track Their Labor Contractions
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Personality-Based Hiring Platforms
This Job-Matching Tool Relies on Personality Rather Than Skills
8
Live Employee-Evaluating Platforms
BlinkEval Makes Giving Performance Feedback More Timely
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Comprehensive Transportation Apps
The NextCity App Takes All Forms of Transportation into Account
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Artist Pension Funds
APT's Pension Model Provides Long-Term Financial Stability for Artists
5
Millennial-Targeted Insurance Plans
Sovereign Offers Life Insurance Plans for Young Consumers
4
Millennial-Targeted Popcorn Ads
This Smartfood Campaign is the First Major Effort from the Brand
3
On-Demand Celebratory Dances
Uber China Hosted a Special Chinese New Year Service in 23 Cities
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Emergency Rideshare Hotlines
This Emergency Hotline is Designed for Uber Riders in Need
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Organic Grasshopper Repellants
This Biopesticide Naturally Controls Grasshopper Populations
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Dual-Use Camping Equipment
The Apex Camping Shelter is Either a Hammock or a Tent to Suit Needs
Glass Art Urns
These Artful Ashes Urns Turn the Deceased Into Beautiful Glasswork
Soilless Smart Gardens
The 'Plantui' Lets You Grow Indoor Vegetables in a Soil-Free Environment
Smart Indoor Herb Gardens
This Pot and Plant App System Makes It Easy to Grow Food Without a Yard
Light-Embedded Coolers
The Igloo Party Bar Cooler Lets You See Items Clearly After Sunset
Menstruation Jewelry Collections
This Statement-Making Period Jewelry Challenges Perceptions
Plant-Monitoring Devices
The Plug & Plant Helps Your Plants Grow Optimally
Voice-Controlled Robotic Toys
This Star Wars BB-8 Robot Toy Responds To Your Voice Commands
Friendship-Forming Travel Apps
This Site Connects Adventurous Globe-Trotters to Travel Hosts
Female Friend-Finding Apps
The 'Hey! VINA' App Helps Women Expand Their Social Circle
Water-Saving Gardening Gadgets
The GreenIQ Smart Garden Hub Conserves Water and Tracks Sunlight
Collectible Sci-Fi Posters
These Star Wars Art Prints Celebrate Iconic Movie Titles
Co-Branded Car Promotions
Uber & BMW are Teaming Up to Provide Free Rides in the New 2016 7 Series
Foldable Flower Vases
The Easy Pots Offer a Malleable Design That Can Be Continuously Reshaped
Garden-Themed Galleries
This London Exhibit Celebrates Botanical Explorers from the 19th Century
Swiss Army Smartwatches
The Victorinox Cybertool is a Hybrid Watch that Blends Aesthetics
P2P Insurance Start-Ups
'Lemonade' is a New Service That Will Operate on a Peer Lending Model
Hybrid Aquarium House Plants
This Aquaponic Farming Kit Doubles as a Fish Tank and Plant Pot
Herbal Garden Pesticides
Ed Rosenthal's Zero Tolerance Pesticide is Powered by Natural Oils
Indoor Hydroponic Gardens
The iGrow Allows Urban Dwellers to Grow Plants Without Outdoor Space
Social Fast Food Geofilters
McSnaps Were Special Geofilters Accessible Only at McDonald's Stores
Retro Multi-Sensory Soda Events
Coca-Cola Hosted a Memorable #TastetheFeeling Event in Toronto
Water-Saving Gardening Vessels
The Oya by GrowOya Slowly Dispenses Water Directly to the Roots
Nonna-Delivering Food Services
Uber is Delivering Nonnas and Their Homecooked Meals in Chicago
Diseased Bird Furniture
Emilie van Spronsen's H5N8 Series is Made From Bird Flu-Diagnosed Chickens
Emergency Aquatic Bracelets
The BlueFox ST1 Can Prevent Drowning with Emergency Features
Beacon-Powered Soup Tours
This Knorr Food Truck Used Beacon Tech to Connect with Consumers
Location-Based Social Chat Apps
Skout is a Mobile App for Expanding One's Social Circle
Hydroponics Growing Kits
The iGrow Herb Growing Kit Allows You to Harvest Herbs All Year Long
Minimalistic Sci-Fi Mugs
These Star Wars Cup Deigns Feature Icons of Characters in Perfect Vectors
Modular Gardening Tools
The Modular Hand Tool Set Makes Quick Work of Yard Chores
Connected Smart Menstrual Cups
The Looncup Uses Bluetooth to Send Menstrual Alerts to Smartphones
Employee Wellness Apps
The LEAGUE App Lets People Pick Insurance Benefits They Will Actually Use
Motorcycle Taxi Services
UberMOTO Adds Motorcycles to its Uber Services Lineup
Weather-Resistant Poncho Blankets
The 'Honcho Poncho' Blanket Design is Like Wearable Bedding
Female Friendship Platforms
Yes New Friends is a Toronto-Based Matchmaking Service for Women
Practicing Emotional Fitness
Dr. Tom Mulholland's Mental Health Talk is on Positive Thinking
Child-Finding Taxi Services
This Rideshare Service is Now Integrated with the 'AMBER Alert System'
Video Game Anniversary Stunts
An Army of Pikachus Took Over NYC for the Pokemon 20th Anniversary
Biodegradable Pet Urns
This Eco-Friendly Urn Uses Your Pet's Remains to Help Grow a Tree
Art Collective Restaurants
Neu West Berlin Has Reopened at a New Location in Kreuzberg
Spacious Crossover SUVs
The New Toyota Highlander Features More Room and Improved Safety Tech
Designated Driver Services
Uber is Offering Designated Driver Services In New Jersey
Charitable Cat Deliveries (UPDATE)
UberKITTENS Encourages People to Adopt Kittens After a Playtime
AI Auto Insurance Platforms
Insurify Uses Artificial Intelligence to Suggest Coverage Plans
Industrial Firefighter Hatchets
The Lansky Fire Fighter Battle Axes are Designed for Emergency Use
Egyptian-Inspired Urns
These Funeral Urns are Made with a Curved Base That Wobbles Back and Forth
Easter Candy Pop-Up Cafes
The London Cadbury Creme Egg Pop-Up Has an Adult Ball Pit
Galactic Cupcake Sets
The Star Wars Cupcake Set Helps You Bake with the Force
Spiteful Coal Deliveries
The 'Naughty Coal Box' is Designed for Those Seeking Revenge
Atomically Revamped Logos
The New Uber Logo Features An Atom Symbol
Connected Gardening Gadgets
The 'PlantLink' Plant Monitoring System Eliminates Guesswork
On-Call Mechanic Services
YourMechanic Brings the Repair Shop to a Driver's Home or Office
Luxe Sci-Fi Totes
The Dooney & Bourke Bags Feature Drawings of Popular Star Wars Characters
Natural Plant Protectors
This Botanical Insecticide Can Protect Fruits, Vegetables and Flowers
Survival Fire Starters
The 'Uberfire' Emergency Fire Starter Dries Kindling in Survival Situations
Potato Love Notes
MysteryPotato is a Mail Service That Lets You Send a Potato With a Nice Message
Charitable Dog Deliveries
The 'UberPuppies' Promotion Celebrates the Annual Puppy Bowl
Freelance Management Apps
The 'WeLancer' App Helps Freelancers Manage Client Relationships
Elderly Care Apps
Singpore's AICare Link App Improves Access to Elderly Support Services
Flower-Adorned Easter Eggs
This Imperial Chocolate Egg from Bettys is a Luxe Holiday Offering
Geeky Themed Romance Bouquets
This Alternative Valentine's Day Gift Offers Toys Instead of Flowers
Morbid Day Planner Apps
The Timestripe Personal Calendar Emphasizes Mortality and Macro Goals
One-Click Dealership Services
Drive Motors Lets People Buy Cars Online from Dealerships
Video Product Feedback Platforms
dscout Sprint Gets Company Video Feedback on New Products
Lack-Driven Self-Discovery
Paula Constant's Talk About Imperfection Seeks to Redefine Success
Plant Oil Pesticides
EcoSMART's Garden Insect Killer is Branded as Organic and Eco-Friendly
Freelance Management Platforms
Lystable Enables Companies to Manage Their External Workforce
In-Car Streaming Services
This Service Allows Passengers to Watch Football Games in the Backseat
Eco-Friendly Insecticides
This Natural Insecticide Uses Neem Oil to Control Common Pests
Submerged Easter Egg Stunts
The Latest Cadbury Stunt is an Installation at Loch Ness
Insurance Claim Smartphone Apps
The Club Care App Makes Making an Insurance Claim Simpler
Annoying Teddy Bear Pranks
This Singing Teddy Bear is a Prank That Doesn't Come with an Off Switch
Social Media Taxi Services
This Tool Allows Facebook Users to Hail a Lyft Car
Marijuana-Infused Female Suppositories
Foria Offers a Pack of Weed-Laced Suppositories for Women
Same-Day Delivery Apps
Etsy's ASAP Delivery Shopping Service Lets Users Buy & Receive in 1 Day
Password-Resetting Keys
This Password Recovery Tool Helps When Credentials are Forgotten
Incentivized Insurance Wearables
UnitedHealthcare Motion Encourages Action and Healthy Living
Annonymous Coal Delivery Services
Send Coal Will Ship Festive Lumps of Rock to Friend and Family
Crowdsourced Resume-Building Services
This Platform Helps Users Create Peer-Authored Resumes
Clean Slate Charity Campaigns
This Billboard Asked New Yorkers What Their Biggest Regret Was
Handheld Mosquito Repellents
The Thermacell Mosquito Repellent Features a Heated Repellent Mat
Caregiver-Patient Connecting Apps
HomeHero Connects Home Care Providers with Patients
Convenient Health Insurance Platforms
Blink Health Makes Prescriptions Accessible and Affordable
P2P Car Insurance
Guevara Lets Groups Share Insurance in Order to Keep Claims Low
Funeral Tradition Charts
This Infographic Educates Viewers of Globally Diverse Funeral Traditions
On-Demand Transportation Apps
The zTrip App Provides Safe and Reliable Transport During SXSW
Slang Social Media Updates
Facebook Received a Patent to Add a Social Glossary to its Roster
Data-Driven Job Boards
eHarmony Mimics Its Matchmaking Model to Pair Job Seekers and Employers
Boozy Easter Eggs
Elizabeth Shaw's Chocolate Easter Egg is Paired with Liqueur Chocolates
Live Employee-Evaluating Platforms
BlinkEval Makes Giving Performance Feedback More Timely
Protective Mobile Insurance
AT&T's Open Enrollment Gives Existing Phone Owners Access to $8 Plans
Anonymized Traffic Platforms
Flow by Sidewalk Labs Will Offer Real-Time Street Traffic Updates
Reality Retirement Webisodes
RBC's 'Retirement Designers' Helps Boomers Plan Their Post-Work Life
Virtual Coaching Systems
The Intelligent Coaching Space Boosts Performance and Injury Recovery
Villainous Sci-Fi Salt Shakers
These Star Wars Salt and Pepper Shakers are Inspired by Darth Vader
Movie-Inspired Pizza Deliveries
Uber Celebrated Home Alone's Birthday by Delivering 'Nero's Pizza'
Smart Hiring Apps
Recruiting Coordinator Talera Screens Job Applicants In Little to No Time
Gamified Recruitment Apps
CodeFights Switches Gears to Help Employers Find the Right Fits
On-Demand Wine Tour Services
UberWine is a New Promotion Launched by Uber Chile
Insurance Checklist Apps
Nationwide's Make Safe Happen App Protects Kids from Accidental Injury
Soil-Tracking Sensors
Kobauchi Plant Sensors Keep a Digital Eye on Your Garden
Lunchtime Companionship Apps
The Never Eat Alone App Helps to Connect Coworkers Over Food
Dictionary-Style Art Books
This Van Cleef and Arpels-Curated Book Defines 25 Abstract Concepts
Animated Humanitarian Ads
This United Nations Ad Uses Cinema Screens to Promote Development Goals
Food-Grade Pesticides
Safergro's 'Pest Out' is an Organic and All-Natural Pesticide
Cultural Fit Algorithms
This Recruitment Platform Uses Personality Analysis to Predict Performance
Bias-Eliminating Hiring Platforms
Responsiblr Aims to Close the Pay Gap and Diversify Workplaces
Rideshare App Overhauls
Uber is Offering a New Driver Destination Feature in San Francisco
Pizza Box Proposals
In the UK, Pizza Hut Helps to Orchestrate a Sweet Leap Year Proposal
Intuitive Insurance Platforms
'Quotacy' Simplifies the Process of Getting a Life Insurance Quote
On-Demand Celebratory Dances
Uber China Hosted a Special Chinese New Year Service in 23 Cities
Sentimental Insurance Apps
The MetLife Infinity App for Insurance Stores Documents and Memories
Fast-Forwarded Insurance Ads
Geico's Newest Pre-Roll Ads Do the Skipping for Viewers
Clean Pesticide Concentrates
'Green Cleaner' Kills Pests and Leaves Beneficial Insects Unharmed
Peer Performance Apps
The 'Watch Me Learn' App Encourages Peer to Peer Feedback in Child Athletes
Galactic Rice Characters
These Colorful Rice Balls are Transformed into Star Wars Characters
Emotive Jewelry Websites
The New Hermèsistible Site Presents Products Explained by Feelings
Emergency Rideshare Hotlines
This Emergency Hotline is Designed for Uber Riders in Need
Driving-Focused Insurance Apps
The Ajusto App by Desjardins Insurance Improves Driving Habits
Nameless Emotion Dictionaries
The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows has Feelsy Original Definitions
Accessible Insurance Services
EasyInsure Customizes Coverage to Fit Diverse Income Brackets
Employee-Honoring Candy Dispensers
This Brand Welcomed New Hires by Making Personal Pez Dispensers
Pregnancy Due Date Apps
The Estimated Due Date Calculator App Replaces Plastic Pregnancy Wheels
Sprawling City Apps
The 'Go LA' App Helps You Navigate the City of Angels
Geeky Drone Dishware
These R2-D2 Bowl Designs Add Sci-Fi Flair to Kitchen Decor
Pregnancy Advice Apps
The 'YukonBaby' App Provides Maternity Support for Expecting Moms
Analytical Insurance Platforms
ValChoice Uses Analytic Rankings to Help Consumers Find Insurance