# Bio-Conscious Drink Containers Corn-Based Renew X Can Could Replace Aluminum By Katie Cordrey | Published 2011-02-06 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renew-x-can References: [ecofriend](http://www.ecofriend.com/entry/biodegradable-renew-x-can-could-be-the-future-of-aluminum-cans/) & [haoshi.tw](http://www.haoshi.com.tw/onlineshop/can.html) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recyclable-aluminum-bottles) every 30 seconds in the United States. The Renew X Can is made of a [corn-based plastic-like material called PLA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verigreen). It features a [reusable construction design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gochill-cooler) 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 Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **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. - **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. - **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. ### Who This Affects Most - **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. - **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. - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Canned Enhanced Water Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shinewater-cans.md) - [Eco Reusable Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anew.md) - [Eco-Conscious Canned Water](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wenlock-spring.md) - [Tubular Paper-Made Snack Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonoco-paper-can.md) - [Plant-Based Soda Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-bottle.md) - [Guilt-Free Bubble Tea Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teaspoons-co.md) - [Compostable Single-Use Beer Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beer-biocup.md) - [Plant-Based Plastic Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-pet-bottle.md) - [Paperboard Supplement Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-based-canister.md)