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Water-Activated Flashlights

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Hydralight Uses Salt Water to Power Its Batteries

— August 4, 2017 — Tech
Typically, it's good practice to keep one's electronics away from water, but with the Hydralight, water is a necessity. The rugged flashlight uses salt water in order to power its energy cells, making it the ideal light for coastal camping adventures.

Not only does the Hydralight use water to power itself, offering up a natural source of energy, but it also means that users need never contribute to e-waste in the form of batteries, which are notoriously difficult to dispose of and recycle. If kept in good conditions, the Hydralight should last for up to 25 or more years, and dunking the energy cells in salt water should charge up the light for up to 250 hours.

Campers need not live near a coast in order to make use of the Hydralight, either. Its cells can operate with a simple mixture of table salt and water as well.
Trend Themes
1. Water-powered Electronics - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop more electronics that can be powered by water, reducing the reliance on disposable batteries.
2. Sustainable Energy Solutions - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative products that utilize natural sources of energy, such as water, to reduce environmental impact.
3. Long-lasting Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design electronics with extended lifespan to reduce e-waste and promote sustainability.
Industry Implications
1. Outdoor Gear - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate sustainable energy solutions, like water-powered electronics, into camping and outdoor equipment.
2. Consumer Electronics - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate water-powered technology into consumer electronics, offering a sustainable alternative to conventional battery-powered devices.
3. Environmental Services - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop solutions for managing e-waste generated from traditional batteries and encourage adoption of water-powered electronics for a greener future.
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