The world is advancing in terms of technology and innovation which has caused a lot of environmental pollution due to excess use of material that is not environmentally friendly
The most widely used packaging material in the past is plastic that is non-recyclable and non-biodegradable. It has caused a lot of damage to natural resources like water, soil, and plantation. This is not just that plastic has been responsible for the deterioration of natural resources but also the death of marine and wildlife.
As time passed and the environmental crisis continued to increase drastically, people became more and more aware of the need and requirement of recyclable material that does not leave any waste behind on the surface of the earth such as cardboard boxes.
Talking about sustainable material, paper packaging such as custom cardboard boxes and Kraft paper boxes are the most preferable solution for product packaging.
Increase awareness in the companies shifted the inclination towards recyclable cardboard material as a popular alternative that is used to create affordable products in favor of and to promote environmental efforts.
Every household, office, institute, and organizations use gadgets that depend on energy consumption, on a daily basis. There are a lot of companies who are putting their efforts into making it possible to produce products with recyclable material, such as cardboard.
Here are some of the most interesting gadgets that were remade using cardboard as it is the most versatile and flexible material when it comes to customization in unique shapes, sizes, and designs according to the need of the product.
This cardboard gadget is a shell for the laptop. It is just shaped like an ordinary laptop but made of cardboard. Cardboard laptop is proved to be more effective and efficient as it holds its own against the heat dissipated by the components that are placed inside it
IKEA never stays behind when it comes to creating something innovative and unique. They have made a fully functional cardboard digital camera that is the world's cheapest digital camera that you can find. This camera runs on two batteries which makes it remote as it does not require any electricity for charging.
There is a design studio in Moscow that have come up with their very own cardboard USB drive. These USB drives are ultrathin and sold in a pack of 4 with perforations, which allow easy tear and use. These pen drives can be used and disposed of later when they are no longer required. What perfection!
These speakers are made from 70% recycled material. They are shaped in a box that is foldable into flat. Whenever you want to listen to something just assemble the box and plug in your phone
There is not the slightest chance that the world is going to stop creating the most innovative products, for instance, a cardboard setup shapes exactly like a VR headset. These Google VR goggles are cheaper than the other expensive ones and do not require any pairing with the devices. You just have to put your iPhone inside and it gives a very clear and fascinating 3D experience with the help of apps.
Nobody might keep audio cassettes anymore because the world has become so digital but this very much Boom box look-alike synchronize with your cell phone to give a very pleasant music experience. It is not only sustainable but very easy and convenient to carry around with you at places as cardboard is very light in weight yet strong.
How about a very traditional camera made out of cardboard and 100% cardboard. The manufacturer has not used anything else except cardboard. Even there is no lens on this camera. Instead of putting a lens, there is a pinhole that insurance that whatever comes in front of that pinhole is captured on the film. And you will be amazed to hear that the results of this camera are good enough to go on Instagram.
New York-based Studio has currently introduced a very beautiful cardboard clock. It works just like a regular clock but in a sustainable way.
We always have something to scan on a regular basis. If not regularly, then maybe weekly, fortnightly, monthly or maybe a few times a year, but we all do need and have a scanner at home. What if we have a foldable and sustainable scanner, why would we go for a bulky old space taking scanner?
This scanner is shaped into a stand-like shape that holds a phone on the top and there is a place to put the paper at the bottom. The results are very clear and sharp.
Canadian DJ recently released his one heck of a cardboard gramophone and a playable disc. You just have to fit the pin to the cone and spin the disc with your hand, you will hear something really special.
Is not just about creating something creative and unique but a great initiative toward contributing to the betterment of the environment we live in? Cardboard has been proved to be a remarkable material when it comes to product packaging, storage, shipping, and organizing. The hope and chances are that these eco-friendly cardboard gadgets will be loved by the consumers and the companies will start producing these in mass production, making it available for everyone in the future real soon
