The Floating Coconet is an Innovative Solutions for Clean Waters
References: biomimicry.org & kickstarter
The anti-plastic pollution movement is permeating many industries and as a result, brands are turning to more eco-conscious practices—pertaining to manufacturing, packaging, and beyond. However, the years spent relying on the single-use material have created enormous amounts of plastic waste in bodies of water and some designers are looking to provide solutions to this problem by tapping biomimicry. The Floating Coconet is a great example of an anti-plastic pollution device.
The concept, which was funded on Kickstarter, seeks to "capture plastic pollution in rivers before it has the chance to enter the oceans." The Floating Coconet is able to collect and direct free-flowing plastics of all sizes. The design mimics the way basking sharks or manta rays filter food from water.
Image Credit: Floating Coconet
The concept, which was funded on Kickstarter, seeks to "capture plastic pollution in rivers before it has the chance to enter the oceans." The Floating Coconet is able to collect and direct free-flowing plastics of all sizes. The design mimics the way basking sharks or manta rays filter food from water.
Image Credit: Floating Coconet
Trend Themes
1. Biomimicry-based Pollution Solutions - Designers are looking towards natural processes and behaviors for inspiration in developing pollution solutions.
2. Anti-plastic Pollution Devices - Innovation in plastic capture technologies for marine environments is essential to combatting the detrimental effects of plastic waste.
3. Eco-conscious Manufacturing - Brands are being motivated by the anti-plastic pollution movement to adopt more sustainable practices to reduce their environmental footprint.
Industry Implications
1. Environmental Technology - The development of biomimicry-based pollution solutions represents a significant growth opportunity for the environmental tech industry.
2. Marine Transportation - Innovative anti-plastic pollution devices have the potential for implementation in marine transportation and logistics to prevent further pollution in waterways.
3. Consumer Goods - There is an opportunity for brands to adopt eco-conscious manufacturing practices in their production of consumer goods in order to meet consumer demand for sustainable options.
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