# 2 in 1 Water Vessels & Toy Y Water Bottles By macoROCKS | Published 2008-02-22 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/y-water-bottles-vessels-or-toys References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/bullitts/2008/02/fuseproject-Y-Water-bottle.asp) & [ywater.us](http://www.ywater.us) While most water bottles are lightweight and disposable, fuseproject and L.A. based Y Water are moving in the opposite direction, by creating a bottle that they hope, will sitck a little longer. The bottle has a distinctive Y-shape, serves as a bottle that carries vitamin enriched water for children, and once empty, it functions as a toy. The 9-ounce sturdy bottles can be linked to each other using [biodegradable connectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anew). Kids can create all kinds of creatures such as [robots, animals, spaceships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetra), etc. Still, kids will outgrow these as they grow up and loose interest. Thus the Y Water bottles are [100% recyclable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yop-bottles), but will require that parents log onto www.ywater.us and request a free mailer, in order to send the bottles back for recycling. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Reusable Activity Bottles:** Bottles with additional functionality, like serving as toys, that encourage people to reuse instead of dispose of plastic bottles. - **Sustainable Kids Products:** Products made for children that emphasize sustainability and the importance of recycling. - **Connected Toy Trends:** Toys that connect together and allow for endless creativity and imagination in play. ### Who This Affects Most - **Beverage Industry:** Opportunities for creating innovative products in the beverage industry that not only provide hydration but also additional functions. - **Toy Industry:** Creating toys that allow for customization and creativity while also emphasizing sustainability. - **Eco-friendly Packaging Industry:** Developing eco-friendly packaging solutions for products that prioritize sustainability while also being functional. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Kid-Focused Water Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wave-kids.md) - [Angled Grip-Friendly Water Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m2o-bottle-design.md) - [Sleek Elevated Flat-Shaped Flasks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watr.md) - [Customized Smart Water Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ocean-bottles.md) - [Multifunctional Drinking Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keepcup-bottle.md) - [Pump-Integrated Water Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottle-bottle.md) - [Shatter-Resistant Glass Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onlywater.md) - [Twisting Collapsible Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elio.md) - [Space-Saving Hydration Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flat-water-bottles.md)