# Repurposed Water Bottle Designs Chai Point Offers Instructions on Repurposing Its Water Bottles By Mishal Omar | Published 2017-04-22 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chai-point References: [packagingoftheworld](http://www.packagingoftheworld.com/2017/04/the-afterlife-of-plastic-water-bottle.html) & [chaipoint](https://chaipoint.com/) Chai Point is India's "largest organized chai retailer," and has expanded its collection of products to [eco-friendly water bottle designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorful-water-bottles). The brand is focused on providing corporations with their in-office beverages and snacks. Chai Point focuses on high quality production processes and also aims to be as [environmentally friendly](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wenlock-spring) as possible, and so when it decided to include a range of [plastic water bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evian-and-wimbledon), it wanted to do so in a way that doesn't harm the environment too much. As a result, the brand's bottles feature labels with instruction manuals that provide outlines for how they can be repurposed once the water in them has been consumed. The resulting labels offer instructions on everything from turning the bottles into herb planters and pencil holders, to bird feeders and flower pots. By offering repurposing manuals, Chai Point seeks to avoid the harmful effects that excessive waste has on India's environment and climate. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eco-friendly Packaging:** Brands can explore innovative ways to repurpose packaging materials, reducing waste and promoting sustainability. - **Instructional Labels:** Including instructional labels on products can guide consumers on repurposing items, enhancing their value and utility. - **Corporate Sustainability:** Businesses can prioritize sustainability by incorporating eco-friendly practices and products into their operations. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage Retail:** Food and beverage retailers can enhance their brand image and attract eco-conscious consumers by offering repurposable packaging solutions. - **Packaging Manufacturing:** Packaging manufacturers have an opportunity to develop innovative, eco-friendly packaging solutions that promote reuse and sustainability. - **Corporate Services:** Companies that provide in-office food and beverage services can differentiate themselves by offering sustainable packaging options with repurposing instructions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modernized Eco Beverage Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aroma-bottle.md) - [Space-Saving Hydration Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flat-water-bottles.md) - [Refillable Smart Supplement Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desert-harvest.md) - [Reusable Aperitif Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghia.md) - [Recycled Chlorophyll Water Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/100-rpet-bottle.md) - [Ceramic Waste Carafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sungai-carafe.md) - [Sustainable Inclusive Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natura-without-labels.md) - [Personal Care Refill Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-1.md) - [Eco-Friendly Dissolving Shampoo Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dissolving-bottles.md)