This rather strange looking invention is the world's first biodegradable umbrella. The frame looks gorgeous and it is made from bamboo, which is of course, is a renewable resource. The clear canopy is a unique bioplastic, biodegradable in less than five years.
I think it is fantastic that this will biodegrade but I think it would be just as green to make umbrella that would last a lifetime rather. In this case, it looks so fragile that a tiny gust of wind is bound to turn them inside out. Biodegrable design is better for objects that are designed to be thrown away.
Biodegradable Umbrella
The Bamboo Brelli
Trend Themes
1. Biodegradable Products - The trend of creating biodegradable products presents an opportunity for businesses to innovate and design eco-friendly alternatives.
2. Sustainable Materials - The use of renewable and sustainable materials, such as bamboo, offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for industries to create more environmentally friendly products.
3. Circular Economy - The concept of a circular economy, where products are designed to be recycled or biodegrade, can drive disruptive innovation in various industries by minimizing waste.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion and Accessories - The fashion and accessories industry can explore the use of biodegradable materials to create sustainable and eco-friendly products, like biodegradable umbrellas.
2. Household Goods - The household goods industry can tap into the trend of biodegradable products and explore innovative designs for everyday items to reduce environmental impact.
3. Packaging - The packaging industry can embrace biodegradable materials and develop sustainable packaging solutions that can be easily recycled or biodegrade.