This Eco-Friendly Portable Charger Reuses Old Smartphone Fuel Cells
Amelia Roblin — March 24, 2015 — Eco
References: red-dot.sg & yankodesign
The core of this eco-friendly portable charger would actually be made of something that you probably already posses. The concept behind this electronic device is to reduce the unnecessary manufacturing of gadget chargers and compact energy storage gizmos, suggesting a clever way to reuse smartphone batteries.
Kiyong Shin and Sung Jungyeon have developed a shell for a portable battery pack that comprises a protective case and hookups for USB charging cables. If you've got an old mobile phone lying around, simply insert its battery into the BetterRe and you'll have a rechargeable device for juicing up your gadgets on the go.
Cell batteries do gradually deplete, but they often outlive their handset hosts. This eco-friendly portable charger cleverly and conservatively uses the tools that users already have available.
Kiyong Shin and Sung Jungyeon have developed a shell for a portable battery pack that comprises a protective case and hookups for USB charging cables. If you've got an old mobile phone lying around, simply insert its battery into the BetterRe and you'll have a rechargeable device for juicing up your gadgets on the go.
Cell batteries do gradually deplete, but they often outlive their handset hosts. This eco-friendly portable charger cleverly and conservatively uses the tools that users already have available.
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Portable Chargers - The trend of creating portable chargers that are eco-friendly and utilize existing resources like old smartphone batteries presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the charging industry.
2. Reuse and Repurpose Technology - The trend of repurposing old smartphone batteries for portable chargers opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in the technology recycling industry.
3. Compact Energy Storage Solutions - The trend of compact energy storage solutions like the BetterRe portable charger provides opportunities for disruptive innovation in the energy storage industry, allowing for more efficient and convenient charging on the go.
Industry Implications
1. Charging Industry - The charging industry can explore the opportunity to develop sustainable portable chargers that utilize existing resources like old smartphone batteries for a more eco-friendly approach.
2. Technology Recycling Industry - The technology recycling industry can utilize the trend of repurposing old smartphone batteries for portable chargers to create innovative solutions for recycling and reusing electronic components.
3. Energy Storage Industry - The energy storage industry can capitalize on the trend of compact energy storage solutions like the BetterRe portable charger to develop new and more efficient ways of storing and utilizing energy.
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