# Recycled Plastic Water Bottles One Ocean Bottle is Made from 1,000 Plastic Bottles By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-02-22 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ocean-bottle References: [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-ocean-bottle-the-world-s-most-needed-bottle--3#/) & [theoceanbottle](https://theoceanbottle.com/) The Ocean Bottle, which has been dubbed "the world's most needed reusable bottle," recently made its debut on Indiegogo as a water bottle with a cause. While many eco-friendly [reusable water bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rare-beauty1) are useful for diverting [single-use plastic waste](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottle-strip-cutter) from ending up in the world's many water streams, the Ocean Bottle sets itself apart as a design that actually helps to clean up the oceans—as 1,000 plastic bottles are used to make a single Ocean Bottle. On top of the way that it helps to combat [ocean plastic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-gin-bottle) one bottle at a time, the Ocean Bottle boasts cleverly designed features, such as a carrying loop, insulation for hot and cold drinks, a leak-proof cap. Some of the other standout features of the bottle include its dual openings and dishwasher-safe design. The Ocean Bottle also includes a NFC chip, so that as part of the next phase of development, rewards can be offered in partnership with juice bars, coffee chains, loyalty program providers and more. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Reusable Water Bottles:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop innovative designs and features for reusable water bottles that incentivize consumers to make sustainable choices. - **Ocean Plastic Cleanup:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Create solutions that utilize recycled plastic waste to clean up the oceans and reduce environmental impact. - **Smart Water Bottles:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Combine technology, such as NFC chips, with water bottle design to offer dynamic rewards and personalized user experiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Eco-friendly Products:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Explore sustainable materials and manufacturing methods to create environmentally friendly products like reusable water bottles. - **Plastic Recycling:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop advanced processes and technologies to efficiently recycle plastic waste and minimize its impact on the environment. - **Technology Integration:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Integrate technology, such as NFC chips, into various industries like loyalty programs and beverage industries to enhance user experiences and engagement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Shatter-Resistant Glass Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onlywater.md) - [Eco Reusable Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anew.md) - [Sustainable Movie-Inspired Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mananalu-1.md) - [Ocean Plastic-Made Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheddar-spring-water.md) - [Cleaning-Friendly Water Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breakbottle-water-bottle.md) - [Plastic Bottle Lifejackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bot-lifejacket.md) - [Eco-Friendly Bottled Waters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biodegradable-water-bottles.md) - [Plant-Based Plastic Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-pet-bottle.md) - [Space-Saving Hydration Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flat-water-bottles.md)