The Bios Incube Allows People to Grow a Tree Out of Loved One's Ashes
Meghan Young — March 16, 2016 — Eco
References: kickstarter & psfk
Commemorating loved ones in unique ways is becoming a priority for many individuals of late and the Bios Incube satisfies this desire in a way that marries new with old seamlessly. It's not uncommon to plant a tree in memory of someone, but this sustainable urn does so in a much more direct way.
The Bios Incube is essentially a plantable, biodegradable urn that is placed in an incubator -- which is essentially a large, somber, white planter. This planter is equipped with a smart sensor to track conditions for the plant to grow such as temperature, light exposure, and moisture levels in both atmosphere and soil. It also boasts a water tank that can keep the plant hydrated for up to 20 days.
The creators write, "The Bios Incube has been designed for city dwellers with limited access to natural land, those seeking an alternative to traditional burials, and for people who want to meaningfully connect with their loved ones who have passed away."
The Bios Incube is essentially a plantable, biodegradable urn that is placed in an incubator -- which is essentially a large, somber, white planter. This planter is equipped with a smart sensor to track conditions for the plant to grow such as temperature, light exposure, and moisture levels in both atmosphere and soil. It also boasts a water tank that can keep the plant hydrated for up to 20 days.
The creators write, "The Bios Incube has been designed for city dwellers with limited access to natural land, those seeking an alternative to traditional burials, and for people who want to meaningfully connect with their loved ones who have passed away."
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Funerary Products - Opportunity to create other eco-friendly funeral products beyond traditional methods.
2. Smart Living Planters - Developing intelligent planters with sensors and AI technology to optimize plant growth and health for urban gardening.
3. Bespoke Memorials - Customizable and personalized memorials as a trend for commemorating loved ones.
Industry Implications
1. Funeral Services - Companies in this industry could expand into eco-friendly funeral products, offering bespoke alternatives to traditional burials.
2. Smart Home Technology - Creating intelligent and sustainable planters is a new market for smart home technology, collaborating with gardening companies to enhance plant health and growth.
3. Consumer Goods - Developing and marketing customizable and personalized memorial products outside of standard funeral industry products.
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