These 3D Wheat Grass Growers Mimic NYC Water Towers
These 3D printed wheatgrass growers are miniature versions of water towers scattered throughout New York City. The inspiration came from the roofscape view of the vast city.
Although these small towers would usually hold water, this smaller version of them contains soil. The wheatgrass growers are being coy about the water consumption in New York. These towers presenting eco-friendly ideas such as transforming actual water towers into foliage containers.
The structures are 3D printed using bioplastic made from corn. They can hold the wheatgrass and soil but not much more as they are extremely delicate. There are three sizes of small medium and large. As a profitable product these planters will be sold and 5 percent of the proceeds will be donated to UNICEF to aid in the global water crisis.
Although these small towers would usually hold water, this smaller version of them contains soil. The wheatgrass growers are being coy about the water consumption in New York. These towers presenting eco-friendly ideas such as transforming actual water towers into foliage containers.
The structures are 3D printed using bioplastic made from corn. They can hold the wheatgrass and soil but not much more as they are extremely delicate. There are three sizes of small medium and large. As a profitable product these planters will be sold and 5 percent of the proceeds will be donated to UNICEF to aid in the global water crisis.
Trend Themes
1. 3D Printed Planters - There are opportunities for sustainable and environmentally friendly 3D printed products that can be used as home decor or gardening tools.
2. Repurposing Urban Structures - This trend highlights the potential for repurposing urban structures such as water towers to promote eco-friendliness and sustainability.
3. Eco-friendly Gardening - Demand for eco-friendly gardening solutions presents opportunities for businesses to offer environmentally conscious gardening tools and products.
Industry Implications
1. Home Decor - Innovative and sustainable products like these planters can be developed to cater to homeowners who are looking for unique and eco-friendly decor options for their homes.
2. Gardening and Landscaping - Businesses can offer eco-friendly gardening solutions such as these planters to homeowners, gardeners and landscapers looking for sustainable, easy-to-use solutions.
3. Urban Planning - The trend of repurposing urban structures such as the use of water towers as green infrastructure creates opportunities for those in the urban planning industry to develop new, sustainable solutions for city landscapes.
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