There are many contraptions and concepts for toilet paper, but until I stumbled upon 'Day Re,' I never considered recycling the toilet paper core. What makes it less useful than its fluffy counterpart?
Designer Kim Ji-eun put that question to the test when devising the 'Day Re' toilet paper core memo pad. 'Day Re' is essentially a sticker that fixes onto an unrolled core, creating useful note pads for everyday use. Pretty neat, right?
Upcycled Toilet Paper Cores
The 'Day Re' by Kim Ji-eun is a Bathroom Memo Pad
Trend Themes
1. Upcycling - The trend towards upcycling waste materials continues, and provides an opportunity to create innovative new products like the 'Day Re' memo pad.
2. Paper Recycling - Consumers increasingly expect products to have sustainable and eco-friendly features, and 'Day Re' meets this trend by repurposing toilet paper cores.
3. Alternative Uses for Waste Materials - There is growing market potential for innovative products like 'Day Re', that utilize waste materials in creative and practical ways.
Industry Implications
1. Stationery and Gift - The 'Day Re' memo pad is a creative and eco-friendly gift and office supply idea that could disrupt the stationery market.
2. Home Goods - As consumers become more concerned about sustainability and green living, household goods companies that find ways to repurpose waste materials may gain a competitive advantage, such as with the 'Day Re' toilet paper core memo pad.
3. Eco-friendly Products and Services - The trend towards eco-consciousness in consumer products presents an opportunity for businesses to innovate new and sustainable ideas, like the 'Day Re' memo pad that repurposes waste materials.