# UV Cutting Boards Alkeo's Ultraviolet Light Kills Bacteria Immediately By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-05-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uv-cutting-board-alkeo References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2009/05/04/cutting-board-woes/) & [coroflot](http://www.coroflot.com/public/individual_file.asp?school_id=64343&c=1&portfolio_id=2219952&individual_id=261365) Joe Brussel's 'Alkeo' UV cutting board is equipped with a medical-grade [germicidal ultraviolet lamp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picnic-uv) that's capable of destroying any bacteria that remains on your cutting board after use. No matter how vigilant you are about cleanliness in the kitchen, Joe Brussel's 'Alkeo' cutting board is a surefire way to rid your prep area of [viruses and bacteria](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-sanitation-device). **Implications** - Technology can sometimes be met with uncertainty and caution by companies that are more comfortable with the status quo, but those that embrace it are in an infinitely better position to take on our brave new consumer world and make the most of it. Devices like this incredible cutting board would be easy to dismiss when first proposed in a board meeting, but by embracing what might have seemed like a far-fetched idea this particular product proves that huge dividends can result from a willingness to explore technological advancements. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Germicidal UV Technology:** Incorporating UV technology into everyday products to destroy bacteria and viruses presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in various industries. - **Smart Kitchen-ware:** The integration of smart technologies into basic kitchen tools could revolutionize the industry and provide new opportunities for disruptive innovation. - **Hygiene-centric Products:** The demand for hygiene-centric products in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic creates opportunities for companies to innovate and introduce new products that prioritize cleanliness and safety. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Goods:** The integration of UV technology into home goods such as cutting boards presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation within the home goods industry. - **Food Industry:** The food industry could benefit from incorporating germicidal UV technology into food preparation and packaging to ensure safe and hygienic products. - **Healthcare Industry:** The application of germicidal UV technology in healthcare, particularly in disinfecting medical equipment and spaces, presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the healthcare industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intelligent Preparation Cutting Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4t7-smart-chopping-board.md) - [Ultraviolet Food Storage Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultraviolet-food-storage.md) - [Smart Cutting Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versaware.md) - [High-Performance Cutting Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-steelport-steelcore.md) - [Metallic Japanese Cutting Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/titanium-cutting-board.md) - [Bacteria-Killing Water Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uvc-selfcleaning-water-bottle.md) - [Portable Knife-Equipped Cutting Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baca-board.md) - [Food-Disinfecting Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/countertop-food-storage-device.md) - [Self-Sanitizing Titanium Cutlery Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-cutlery-set.md)