Plastic containers are undoubtedly an ecological step up from zip-lock bags and aluminum foil wrapping when it comes to sealing last night's leftovers. Unfortunately, since most sets are made from plastic the user must dirty another dish in order to heat up his meal.
The Kloken Locking Food Container succeeded as a submission for the iF Product Design Award 2011, in part because it can be safely and easily used in the microwave. In Matt Day's clean renderings the dish looks as though it's made of glass, but Tritan copolyester is its material which is durable and BPA-free.
Paired with a four-sided snapping lid that seals freshness in, the smooth square bowl plays its part well as a classic kitchen dish. The Kloken Locking Food Container is targeted primarily at Asian consumers and strives to satisfy the theme of "preservation meets presentation."
Hybrid Serving-Storage Receptacles
Kloken Locking Food Container Helps Cut Down on Dirty Dishes
Trend Themes
1. Microwaveable Food Containers - As consumers continue to seek on-the-go meals, innovators can explore ways to create sustainable, microwaveable food containers.
2. Bpa-free Materials - With increasing concern over toxic materials in food packaging, businesses can develop products using BPA-free materials like Tritan copolyester.
3. Preservation Meets Presentation - As consumers look for ways to make their food look presentable, there is an opportunity to develop food containers that not only preserve freshness but also look aesthetically pleasing.
Industry Implications
1. Food Packaging - The food packaging industry can innovate by creating microwaveable, BPA-free food containers that prioritize both sustainability and convenience.
2. Kitchenware - Kitchenware companies can create food containers that not only preserve freshness but also look good enough to be used as presentation dishes at the dinner table.
3. Consumer Goods - Consumer goods companies can tap into the growing demand for sustainable and aesthetically pleasing food containers by developing products that meet these needs.