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April 3, 2015
KRONGTHIP INNOVATION | Enjoy a “green life” with Japan’s first landing items
KRONGTHIP INNOVATION | First Items in Japan to Enjoy a 'Green Life'
Waterproof felt planters and more arrive in Japan for the first time!
Enjoy an Innovative 'Green Life'
The waterproof felt planter 'Woolly Pocket' and the 'Rootcup' for propagating cuttings with just water are both green items born in America. They allow you to grow and decorate with the 'greenery' you desire in urban life, using your own ideas.
Text by KAJII Makoto (OPENERS)
Easy 'Vertical Greening'
Woolly Pocket is a wall-mounted planter that allows for easy vertical greening, as if hanging a picture. Made from 100% recycled PET bottles, it's environmentally friendly, and its military-grade material ensures no risk of leaks. It's attractive for both outdoor and indoor use, allowing you to plant directly into the pockets.
With a two-layer structure of breathable felt and a waterproof sheet, watering through the upper side groove with a wine bottle or similar allows direct moisture to the roots. Water collects at the bottom, eliminating the need for frequent watering.
In the US, a unique project called 'Woolly School Garden' is held, where students learn planting and growing techniques through hands-on outdoor lessons. It boasts a track record of over 2,400 schools.
Inquiries
KRONGTHIP INNOVATION
Tel. 03-5988-7225
Rootcup: Propagate Cuttings with Just Water
Grow houseplants from avocado seeds, propagate basil cuttings, or water-grow bulbs like crocuses—As its name 'Rootcup' suggests, derived from 'rooting' (cuttings), this cup allows you to propagate cuttings of succulents and other plants using only water. It can be placed on windowsills, tables, in kitchens, or on desks, and since it doesn't use soil, it's safe for indoor use. Once you've propagated your favorite plant, you can even gift it as is.
Rootcup is a green gadget first commercialized as a Kickstarter project by Michael Good, who previously designed and managed products like the iPhone 5 at Apple. It was produced and launched in San Francisco last year and is sold at places like MoMA. With a 'Social & Green' policy, it participates in disability support projects for packaging.
Rootcup Official Shop 'Recocochi'
http://www.recocochi.com/fs/recocochi/c/gr44




