Brighton-based design studio Gomi has released a series of recycled plastic portable speakers called 'Collection One.' The idea for the collection is to showcase to consumers the benefit of recycling waste products. Gomi co-founder and chief design officer Tom Meades spoke about the speaker: "We are proving that there is a process to recycling properly, that we can create exciting products from waste, and bring beauty and individuality into tech."
The collection features Bluetooth speakers made of waste plastic and produces 50 percent less CO2 emissions than other speakers. The collection also features three colorways that consumers can choose: panther, avalanche, and ultraviolet. Each speaker is handmade and powered by a full-range neodymium driver with a bass radiator. Additionally, the speaker utilizes second-life lithium cells recycled from old e-bikes, providing over 30 hours of usage from a single 2-hour charge. The speaker is available for $299 in GBP.
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What's Driving This Trend
- Recycled Plastic Products
- The trend towards creating new products from waste materials presents an opportunity for companies to embrace sustainable innovation.
- Eco-friendly Tech
- The increasing demand for environmentally-friendly products, including in the tech industry, presents an opportunity for companies to develop sustainable tech solutions.
- Circular Economy
- The transition to a circular economy, where waste is minimized and resources are reused, presents an opportunity for businesses to innovate and find new ways to be sustainable.
Who This Affects Most
- Consumer Electronics
- Consumer electronics companies can take advantage of the trend toward eco-friendly technology by developing sustainably-made gadgets and appliances.
- Sustainability Consulting
- The increasing focus on sustainability creates an opportunity for companies to provide guidance and consulting services to businesses looking to operate in a more eco-friendly manner.
- Waste Management
- The trend towards recycled plastic products and the circular economy creates opportunities for waste management companies to find new solutions for waste reduction and recycling.
