Gomi has introduced a line of portable Bluetooth speakers made with recycled e-bike batteries and scrap plastic as the shell. The 'Collection One' sculptures, individually created in the studio's coastal location, demonstrate to consumers how beauty can be made from trash. Thanks to the project, Gomi claims it has been able to save six tonnes of waste plastic from landfills, helping contribute to a healthier planet. Gomi has partnered with its neighboring recycling companies to transform the waste back into raw materials.
The modular design enables each of the 29 components to be serviced or replaced separately. Moreover, Gomi will offer trade-in, maintenance, and product upgrading capabilities, and its Bluetooth connectivity may be improved.
Beginning on March 21, 2023, the Gomi website will offer the recycled speakers.
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Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Recycled Speakers
- The trend of using recycled materials to create speakers and other tech gadgets disrupts the traditional model of manufacturing with raw materials.
- Modular Design
- The trend towards modular design in electronics creates opportunities for more streamlined repair and upgrade services.
- Circular Economy
- The trend towards a circular economy, where waste is reused and repurposed instead of ending up in landfills, creates opportunities for innovative businesses like Gomi.
Where This Applies
- Consumer Electronics
- The consumer electronics industry can incorporate recycled materials and modular design into their products to appeal to environmentally conscious consumers.
- Sustainability
- Industries focused on sustainability can partner with companies like Gomi to repurpose waste and contribute to a circular economy.
- Waste Management
- The waste management industry has the potential to transform into a resource management industry by partnering with companies like Gomi to transform waste into raw materials.
