# Self-Cleansing Antimicrobial Vases The POTR Letterbox Vase Leverages Copper Properties By Amy Duong | Published 2023-07-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/potr-letterbox References: [design-milk](https://design-milk.com/the-potr-letterbox-vase-uses-a-centuries-old-hack-for-flowers/) & [redirect.viglink](https://redirect.viglink.com/?format=go&jsonp=vglnk_168865155690410&key=6ab1d62aaf9dbafae96546ba3ca1b2ac&libId=ljr2rxgr0100x1tt000ULiclnyhqg&loc=https%3A%2F%2Fdesign-milk.com%2Fthe-potr-letterbox-vase-uses-a-centuries-old-hack-for-flowers%2F&gdprConsent=CPgyVIAPpv0QAADABBENC-CsAP_AAH_AAAAAIBoF5C5URSFD4GJsIJIUIAEXwFAAAGAgDgQBA4AASBCAMAwEkAAAEAAAIAAAAAAAIAIAAAAACAkAAAAAQIAAIQAAAAQAIAAAIAAAAAAAEAAAAAgAAoAAEAAAAAAAAAAAgAAAAAIAQAAAAAAAAQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAQAAAQAAAAIHyIF5C5URSFDYGBsIJIUIAEXQFAAAGAgDgABAwAACBCAMAwAkAAAAAAAIAAAAAAAIAIAAAAAAAkAAAAAQIAAIQAAAAQAIAAAIAAAAAAAEAAAAAgAAoAAEAAAAAAAAAAAgAAAAAIAQAAAAAAAAQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAQAAAQAAA.YAAAAAAAA4AA&gdprApplies=true&v=1&out=https%3A%2F%2Fpotrpots.com%2F&ref=https%3A%2F%2Fdesign-milk.com%2F&title=The%20POTR%20Letterbox%20Vase%20Uses%20a%20Centuries%20Old%20Hack%20for%20Flowers&txt=%3Cstrong%3EPOTR%20Pots%3C%2Fstrong%3E)  [POTR Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-helix-2) unveils the new POTR Letterbox Vase, which is a design that is inspired by a historic hack that was used back in the 1600s. It is a self-cleansing vase that uses the power of its copper stem, which has antimicrobial properties and helps with reducing excess flower and water waste. The outer section has an origami theme and the vase itself it made from recycled polypropylene and premium silicone rubber. Designer and co-founder of POTR Pots notes that he learned about the property from his grandmother, stating “I was in the kitchen with her one day when she was preparing a fresh bunch of flowers, cutting the stems, when I noticed she’d flicked a spare 2 pence coin into one of the vases. When I asked why she was seemingly throwing away her money, she explained the copper in the coin keeps the flowers alive for longer.” Image Credit: POTR Pots ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 17% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Self-cleansing Vases:** Opportunity for designers to create self-cleansing vases that incorporate innovative materials and antimicrobial properties to reduce waste. - **Antimicrobial Innovations:** Potential for developing antimicrobial products that utilize copper or other materials to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria and increase product longevity. - **Eco-friendly Materials:** Emerging market for vases made from recycled materials, such as polypropylene and silicone rubber, as eco-conscious consumers seek sustainable alternatives. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Decor:** Home decor industry can explore the production of self-cleansing vases that incorporate antimicrobial properties to provide functional and aesthetically pleasing products. - **Floriculture:** Opportunity for the floriculture industry to adopt self-cleansing vases with antimicrobial properties to extend the lifespan of flowers and reduce waste. - **Green Product Manufacturing:** Green product manufacturing industry can capitalize on the demand for eco-friendly materials and produce vases made from recycled materials, tapping into the growing sustainability trend. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Copper Tubular Minimal Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiroyuki-yuasa.md) - [Floating Stem Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lotus-effect-vase.md) - [Chandelier-Shaped Self-Watering Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfwatering-vase.md) - [Copper-Made Antimicrobial Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/staywell-copper.md) - [Eco Abstract Vase Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-vase.md) - [Minimalist Illusory Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vaso-gota-vase.md) - [Self-Watering Plant Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivo-pot.md) - [Greenery-Inspired Textured Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leaf-textured-ceramic-vase.md) - [Naturalistic Self-Watering Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apot-selfwatering-planter.md)