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Bio-Conscious Drink Containers

Corn-Based Renew X Can Could Replace Aluminum

— February 6, 2011 — Eco
If the collaborative efforts of Haoshi Studio and PLA Studio Ltd. take hold, the biodegradable Renew X CAN could replace the 10,6000 aluminum cans that are discarded every 30 seconds in the United States.

The Renew X Can is made of a corn-based plastic-like material called PLA. It features a reusable construction design and when it has reached the end of its useful life, it can be crushed and put into a landfill where it will decompose. Until they are everywhere, limited edition Renew X Cans are available online for about $28.
Trend Themes
1. Biodegradable Containers - Businesses can explore eco-friendly alternatives to traditional packaging materials like aluminum cans, such as using a corn-based material called PLA for biodegradable containers.
2. Reusable Designs - Developing reusable designs for containers can be a sustainable way to reduce the amount of waste generated by single-use products like traditional aluminum cans.
3. Renewable Material Innovation - Innovation opportunities arise by exploring alternative materials like corn-based plastic-like materials PLA, that not only cater to environmental concerns but also help reduce waste.
Industry Implications
1. Beverage - Beverage businesses can make use of eco-friendly packaging materials like corn-based plastics for their products to cater to consumers concerned about the environment.
2. Packaging - Companies in the packaging industry can innovate and incorporate sustainable and reusable designs for their products as a way to reduce waste and appeal to a growing market of eco-conscious consumers.
3. Materials - Material scientists and manufacturers can leverage corn-based plastic-like materials like PLA, as a renewable alternative to traditional materials that can lower fabrication costs while appealing to a growing market of environmentally conscious consumers.
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