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Hand Sanitizer Capsules

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Seaweed Capsule Reimagines Hand Sanitizer as a Single-Use Product

— May 25, 2020 — Lifestyle
Terry Hearnshaw's Seaweed Capsule concept reimagines hand sanitizer as a single-use item that could be easily be dispensed as needed, saving people the need to carry around full bottles of sanitizer.

All sorts of businesses, from skincare brands to breweries, are now offering their own hand sanitizers and designers are now rethinking the way these products are formulated. In response to a global pandemic, hand sanitizer sales have skyrocketed, and the use of these products is likely to continue as people look for on-the-go solutions to give them peace of mind. As Terry Hearnshaw describes, "I thought it was such a clever idea to reconceive hand sanitizer as something that could be shared in single-use capsule form or bought from a simple dispenser like a gumball machine."


Image Credit: Terry Hearnshaw
Trend Themes
1. Single-use Hand Sanitizer - The concept of single-use hand sanitizer capsules, like Terry Hearnshaw's Seaweed Capsule, presents an opportunity to provide convenient on-the-go solutions for hand hygiene.
2. Rethinking Hand Sanitizer Formulations - Designers and skincare brands are exploring innovative formulations for hand sanitizers, opening the doors for unique product offerings and improved user experiences.
3. Dispensing Hand Sanitizer - The idea of dispensing hand sanitizer from vending machines or simple dispensers, as proposed by Terry Hearnshaw, allows for easily accessible and efficient distribution of the product.
Industry Implications
1. Skincare - Skincare brands can tap into the rising demand for hand sanitizers by developing unique and innovative formulations, targeting both the hygiene and skincare markets.
2. Breweries - Breweries can diversify their product offerings by venturing into the production of hand sanitizers, aligning with the current consumer need and expanding their customer base.
3. Vending Machine Manufacturing - Manufacturers of vending machines can explore the opportunity to create specialized dispensers for hand sanitizer capsules, catering to the growing demand for convenient and accessible hygiene solutions.
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