Applying sunscreen is usually an afterthought for people in public that results in a nasty sunburn for those who don't have a bottle of sunblock handy. However, in a move to reduce long-term damage to skin, the city of Boston is installing sunscreen dispensaries at no cost to taxpayers, thanks to skin cancer organizations like the Melanoma Foundation of New England and Make Big Change.
Although skin cancer is one of the most prevalent forms of cancer, it is also one of the most preventable when the proper precautions are taken.
By promoting public health at some of the city's most major parks, people of all ages in public have no excuse not to slap on a coat of sunscreen during a day of activities, in the same way that there are many dispensers for hand disinfectant at some of the busiest public places.
Public Sunscreen Dispensers
The City of Boston Makes Applying Sunscreen Outdoors Top-of-Mind
Trend Themes
1. Public Sunscreen Dispensers - More cities and parks will implement free sunscreen dispensers to promote public health.
2. Sun Protection Education - Skin cancer prevention initiatives will become more common in public spaces, leading to increased education about sun protection.
3. Sustainable Sunscreen Dispensers - Dispensers made of eco-friendly materials and refillable sunscreen options will become more prevalent in public spaces.
Industry Implications
1. Skin Care Industry - Companies in the skin care industry will have the opportunity to collaborate with cities and organizations on providing free sunscreen and education to the public.
2. Public Health Industry - There will be a growing demand for public health professionals to collaborate on sun protection initiatives in public spaces.
3. Sustainability Industry - Manufacturers within the sustainability industry will have the opportunity to develop eco-friendly materials and refillable options for sunscreen dispensers.