The Casio PRO TREK PRW-61Y is a standout timepiece design that makes the most of biomass plastics sourced from renewable organic substances. This watch for outdoor enthusiasts speaks to nature lovers not just in terms of functionality but its form as well. For the first time ever, the PRW-61 uses biomass plastics in the case, band and case back and the environmentally friendly biomass plastics are made from materials that come from castor seeds and corn.
Produced from regenerable resources, biomass plastics are gaining traction as a material that can play a part in reducing environmental impact by curbing CO2 emissions.
To emphasize the best features of the sustainable watch, Casio packages the product in recycled paper. As part of its Sustainable Development Goals, the brand will be implementing more eco-friendly materials in the future.
Biomass Plastic Watches
The Casio PRO TREK PRW-61Y Uses Materials Derived from Corn & Seeds
Trend Themes
1. Biomass Plastics - The use of biomass plastics is a growing trend in the manufacturing of eco-friendly products, which presents disruptive innovation opportunities in various industries.
2. Sustainable Timepieces - Increasing demand for eco-friendly products like the Casio PRO TREK PRW-61Y presents disruptive innovation opportunities for watchmakers to leverage biomass plastics and other sustainable materials.
3. Green Packaging - As more companies focus on sustainability, green packaging using recycled materials is becoming a trend, which presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the packaging industry.
Industry Implications
1. Watchmaking - The use of biomass plastics in sustainable timepieces presents disruptive innovation opportunities for watchmakers to meet growing demand for eco-friendly products and reduce environmental impact.
2. Consumer Electronics - Consumer electronics companies can leverage biomass plastics to create sustainable products, which can disrupt the industry by promoting eco-friendliness.
3. Packaging - Green packaging using recycled materials presents disruptive innovation opportunities for packaging companies to meet increasing demand for sustainable packaging solutions and reduce environmental impact.