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Electricity-Free Portable Refrigerators

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The 'Tony' Food Storage Container is Made with Clay

— December 1, 2023 — Art & Design
The 'Tony' food storage container has been designed by Lea Lorenz as a portable, electricity-free refrigerator that follows on an age-old tradition for keeping fruits and vegetables fresh. The unit works on the principle of evaporative cooling and features a section in the top for placing items, which can be scaled up or down with additional compartments as required. The unit only requires water to be placed into the basins where it will go to work dropping the temperature to between 13 and 17-degrees Celsius without any electricity or power required.

The 'Tony' food storage container sits on a wooden stand to keep it at an accessible height, which also supports portability. The food storage containers are crafted out of Raku that was revealed by research performed by Lorenz to have the best effect.
Trend Themes
1. Evaporative Cooling Technology - The 'Tony' food storage container utilizes evaporative cooling technology to keep fruits and vegetables fresh without the need for electricity.
2. Electricity-free Refrigeration - The 'Tony' food storage container offers a portable and electricity-free refrigeration solution for preserving food items.
3. Sustainable Food Storage - The 'Tony' food storage container provides a sustainable and eco-friendly option for keeping perishable goods at a low temperature.
Industry Implications
1. Home Appliances - The 'Tony' food storage container disrupts the home appliances industry by offering an electricity-free alternative to traditional refrigerators.
2. Food and Beverage - The 'Tony' food storage container presents innovative opportunities for the food and beverage industry in terms of fresh food preservation and transportation.
3. Sustainability - The 'Tony' food storage container aligns with the sustainability industry by providing a sustainable solution for food storage and reducing energy consumption.
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