As disposable face masks and gloves litter the global streets amid the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers are now seeing first-hand the devasting impact of single-use plastic, especially as it relates to the health industry. To combat this issue, serial entrepreneur Miles Pepper launched Sanikind, a reusable, refillable hand sanitizer made from 100% recycled ocean-bound plastic.
Pepper notes, "We developed Sanikind because you shouldn’t have to choose between clean hands and clean oceans. Experts believe COVID-19 has set us back 10 years in terms of reducing plastic consumption and use. Our Kickstarter supporters can help prevent millions of tiny plastic hand sanitizer bottles from ending up in our oceans, which are already being clogged by single-use coronavirus-related waste."
The Sanikind is available in a spray bottle that holds 1 fluid-ounce of sanitizer which is equivalent to 250 sprays and is available in five colorways including charcoal, navy, teal, coral, and grey. The Sanikind sanitizer is also available in a bulk, 16 oz. bottle made from aluminum—an eco-friendly metal that is infinitely recyclable. The sanitizer is safe to use on both your hands and surfaces.
Refillable Hand Sanitizers
Sanikind is a New, Sustainable Hand Sanitizer Helping Reduce Pollution
Trend Themes
1. Reusable Products - Sanikind's refillable hand sanitizer highlights the trend of reusable products, offering an alternative to single-use plastic.
2. Sustainable Packaging - Sanikind's use of 100% recycled ocean-bound plastic taps into the trend of sustainable packaging, reducing pollution caused by single-use items.
3. Ocean Conservation - Sanikind's focus on preventing plastic hand sanitizer bottles from ending up in the ocean underscores the trend of ocean conservation, addressing the environmental impact of single-use plastic.
Industry Implications
1. Personal Care - The personal care industry can leverage the trend of reusable hand sanitizers by developing more sustainable and eco-friendly products.
2. Packaging - The packaging industry has an opportunity to innovate by creating alternative solutions to single-use plastics, such as using recycled ocean-bound plastic like Sanikind.
3. Environmental Conservation - The environmental conservation industry can capitalize on the trend of reducing pollution by supporting and promoting sustainable packaging options like Sanikind's refillable hand sanitizers.