# Radiation-Blocking Phone Cases The Halo Case is Protective and 100% Recyclable By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-07-03 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halo-case References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mechanical-engineer-launches-kickstarter-for-revolutionary-protective-smartphone-case-301087545.html) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/squab/halo-phone-accessories/) The average smartphone case is designed to offer protection from occasional bumps and scratches but the Halo Case introduces a design that not only helps to shield phones from damage but also users from radiation. The Halo phone case helps to bring attention to the fact that phones are constantly emitting radiation by integrating a [polymer that allows phones to function](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bellroy-venture-phone-case) as usual. Most impressively, the patented case is not only protective but also [100% recyclable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/native-union-reclassic-case). The innovative phone case is currently being introduced to the world via a crowdfunding campaign on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volla-phone-22), where users are being introduced to its unique features like its magnetic mount, wallet and kickstand attachments that are made possible thanks to its cleverly engineered design. Image Credit: Halo Case ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Radiation-blocking Phone Cases:** The Halo Case introduces a design that not only helps to shield phones from damage but also users from radiation. - **Protective Phone Case Design:** The Halo Case offers a protective design that integrates a polymer to allow phones to function normally while shielding users from radiation. - **Sustainable Phone Accessories:** The 100% recyclable Halo Case demonstrates the trend towards eco-friendly phone accessories. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** The radiation-blocking phone case trend presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the consumer electronics industry to prioritize user health and safety. - **Mobile Accessories:** The introduction of radiation-blocking phone cases opens up potential disruption within the mobile accessories industry by offering a unique selling feature focused on user well-being. - **Sustainable Packaging:** The 100% recyclable Halo Case showcases a disruptive innovation opportunity for the sustainable packaging industry in the realm of phone accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Impact Protection Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-bounce-case.md) - [All-Angle Protection Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rhinoshield-airx.md) - [Recycled Material Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/native-union-reclear-case.md) - [Security-Enhancing Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cirotta-case.md) - [Anti-Radiation Smartphone Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radiationblocking-charger.md) - [Self-Cleaning Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfcleaning-smartphone-case.md) - [Sustainable Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-13-case.md) - [Repairable Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-phone-case.md) - [Stylistic Sustainable Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collection-of-cases.md)