Emami Design is aiming to make recycling more efficient with the Handycan, a beverage can with a collapsible design.
The sheer volume of cans being shoved into recycling bins is alarming, but not surprising; after all, pickup trucks aren't around 24/7, so Emami Design came up with the Handycan as a solution. The packaging will allow the beverage to be easily compressed into a friendlier size. The reduced shape will help save space in public recycling bins and it will save transportation costs made to the recycling stations. Aside from the Handycan's ability to shrink down, the grooves on the can also bring better grip for the person handling it.
The Handycan was a winner of the Red Dot design concept award. Hopefully the recognition will put the product into mass production.
Eco-Collapsible Cans
Handycan Aims to Make Recycling Easier and More Efficient
Trend Themes
1. Efficient Recycling - The Handycan's collapsible design aims to improve the efficiency of recycling.
2. Space-saving Packaging - The reduced size of the Handycan helps save space in public recycling bins.
3. Enhanced User Experience - The grooves on the Handycan provide better grip for the person handling it.
Industry Implications
1. Packaging - The Handycan's collapsible design presents an opportunity for innovative packaging solutions in the industry.
2. Waste Management - Efficient recycling with the Handycan opens up opportunities for disruptive innovations in the waste management industry.
3. Product Design - The Handycan's Red Dot design concept award win indicates potential for disruptive innovation in product design.