Will “Water Pods” Save the Environment?

A new company, rOcean, is attempting to save our oceans by using something they call “water pods.”

Their new device, rOcean One, hit the market a few days ago and is supposedly going to diminish the need for multiple types of bottle water such as, bottled water, bottled seltzer and bottled flavor water. This device has similar qualities to an already existing product SodaStream, however, the rOcean One can hook up right to the users tap and filter the water on the spot.

The main concept of this product is to be able to purchase the device and buy the “water pods” as needed to eventually decrease the amount of plastic waste going into our oceans. The water pods are intended to be added to flavor the water after the user has filtered it. The pods are made from recyclable material and are going to be sold at most groceries stores so users can easily re-purchase more pods.

This device also has a companion app for both IOS and Android software that users can download and it allows them to track how many water bottles they have saved from using the rOcean One. I find this very interesting because this way the user is able to see real results and it will motivate them to continue to use the device. This is a very useful aspect that is unique to rOcean’s device.

I could see this product being a common household object for many in the future. The usability for this device seems very efficient and simple. I think filtering water right from the users tap will be a big part of the success of this product. Users want devices that preform useful tasks in noncomplex ways and I believe the rOcean One does just that. I would be interested in purchasing this device and trying it out for myself in efforts to reduce my plastic bottle waste.

source: https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2018/2/27/17058080/rocean-water-pods-indiegogo-launch 

4 thoughts on “Will “Water Pods” Save the Environment?

  1. As soon as I saw the pictures in this post I knew I wanted to read into what rOcean was. I think that this is such a good idea, and by making this filter that just looks so high-tech, I think it will get a lot more people on board when it comes to actually finding a way to cut down on the amount of waste in plastic water bottles that we’re throwing into the environment everyday. Also, I think that the fact that it can hook right up to your smartphone to show you just how many bottles you just kept from getting thrown into our environment is another really cool feature of the device, and yet another aspect of the product that will encourage people to participate in both buying this product in the first place, and in turn helping to reduce the amount of water bottle waste. The only issue that I can think of with this product, is definitely the cost. I’m not sure how much it will run for, but I know it won’t be cheap – that takes a toll of the amount of influence that this product will be able to have.

  2. Today, you hear more and more talk about saving the environment and how pollution is destroying Earth. Plastic can not be decomposed and it is showing up in oceans and on land. Plastic can kill ocean life and is doing more harm than good. I agree that the rOcean is a great way to help reduce the amount of plastic. Everyone should be looking to using reusable water bottles instead of plastic water bottles. I read an article that has to do with the rOcean and it stated that you Amazon Alexa can hook up to the rOcean making it even easier to use. The rOcean is described as “the world’s first personalized water ecosystem” (Lamkin). Even the pods used in the rOcean are dishwater proof so you can reuse the pods. The only problem I have with the rOcean is how much it will cost. In order for this product to be efficient and help the environment, it needs to be affordable for every day consumers. The more people that get the rOcean the faster we can reduce the amount of plastic being used and help save the environment and oceans.
    Source:https://www.the-ambient.com/news/rocean-water-filter-system-alexa-smart-370

  3. I think these water pods are a great step to achieving cleaner oceans and a purer environment. Contrary to coffee pods, these pods are dishwasher safe and reusable so users do not have to waste them. I also can see these being a common household appliance and love the idea that people can see how many plastic bottles they are saving to encourage them to further use the device. If this type of technology continues to be developed I think our world could change drastically in the next few years as people who currently do not take part in sustaining a healthy environment may be able to participate with this type of technology. Not only does this device filter water and connect to current devices such as iOS and Android devices, this article https://www.the-ambient.com/news/rocean-water-filter-system-alexa-smart-370 explains that rOcean water pods and filters last 15 times longer than current filtering systems and 10 times longer than other carbon-based systems. This increased lifespan can also improve the environment as households will be able to keep their rOcean’s longer and not have to replace them as frequently.

  4. I think one of the coolest things that technology can do for us is sustain and protect the environment. With so many new technologies coming out that help people be more efficient or better their lives, such as autonomous cars, which could literally help older people who aren’t as great as driving get around, I think it is so important for us to also rear our advances towards protecting the environment. Plastic waste does so much damage to our oceans, and these water pods could potentially get rid of millions of pounds of plastic waste that is added into the ocean every year. People may be confused about these water pods, but if they were to slowly be made into the norm, could be super effective. This would be disruptive innovation within the plastic water bottle industry, however, so maybe those companies could rear towards also creating water pods. These water pods would change how people live. It could be implemented at restaurants, homes, schools, or any public area. The change this technology poses is one that is crucial to saving the environment.

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