In celebration of the launch of this year's Greener Gadgets Design Competition 2009, we are taking a periodic look at some of the standout entries from last year's Greener Gadget Design Competition. Below is one of our favorites: Green Cell.
Proprietary batteries, plugs, adaptors, rechargers--millions are dedicated to mobile electronic devices, and while they all have the same function, we make them in different sizes. As a marketing strategy it may make sense, but with the environmental state, it doesn't make any. We all know what happens eventually--landfill. We also know that nothing goes away; trash is not the end of plastic or any composite material. Instead, it lives on in landfill for years, decades, centuries, even more. Working within a standardized format helps us all (USB is an excellent example; so are power outlets and even the idea behind good ol' AA batteries). Agreeing to a adopt a handful of constraints doesn't hurt one's marketing campaign; rather, it's a new opportunity for a new business model. It's a more responsible approach, and we'll all live a little more happily ever after. Just think of the next time you forget your cell phone charger: Universal Format, Rechargeable Power Supply. Adopt Green Cell.
Inspired by this design? Register now, fire up those rendering tools, and enter this year's Greener Gadgets Design Competition! Remember that top entries will be online for public voting, and the top 10 finalists entries will be judged LIVE at the Greener Gadgets Design Conference.
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