Re-Can Turns Food Scraps into Plant Snacks
Amelia Roblin — June 27, 2011 — Eco
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Having a handy composting system at your home is not always possible, so for those who are usually forced to throw their leftovers into the garbage bin, the Re-Can offers a more resourceful solution.
If you don't have a composter, you may not have much of a yard, so perhaps you enjoy the company of a collection of potted plants? They may be sheltered from the nourishing natural sunlight and rain, but they can acquire invaluable nutrients from the supper you make for yourself.
Any scraps of fruits and vegetables you may have after a meal is over, the Re-Can is the perfect receptacle to give them a second life. Once you add a bit of water and get those blender blades churning, this Electrolux invention by Kenneth Van Steenberge will produce the perfect food for your flowers that you can pour right into the planter.
If you don't have a composter, you may not have much of a yard, so perhaps you enjoy the company of a collection of potted plants? They may be sheltered from the nourishing natural sunlight and rain, but they can acquire invaluable nutrients from the supper you make for yourself.
Any scraps of fruits and vegetables you may have after a meal is over, the Re-Can is the perfect receptacle to give them a second life. Once you add a bit of water and get those blender blades churning, this Electrolux invention by Kenneth Van Steenberge will produce the perfect food for your flowers that you can pour right into the planter.
Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly Food Waste Management - Re-Can offers a convenient solution for households without a composting system, highlighting the growing trend for eco-friendly food waste management.
2. Smart Home Appliances - Re-Can is a cutting-edge example of a smart home appliance that could revolutionize how households reduce food waste and manage their gardens.
3. DIY Urban Gardening - Re-Can allows individuals living in apartments or without access to a garden to take up DIY urban gardening and repurpose their food scraps to fertilize their indoor plants.
Industry Implications
1. Home Appliances - Re-Can is a disruptive innovation opportunity for the home appliance industry, allowing companies to create more eco-friendly solutions for food waste management.
2. Urban Gardening - The rise of DIY urban gardening in small living spaces provides an opportunity for entrepreneurs to create innovative products that foster sustainable solutions for indoor gardening and plant nourishment.
3. Sustainable Agriculture - The trend towards sustainable agriculture practices has paved the way for companies and products like Re-Can that are eco-friendly and focused on reducing food waste by repurposing it for plant nourishment.
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