Trend Hunter Assignment by https://padlet.com/veronicavern27/qnkzxc7x3q8l 3 Trends in Recreation en-us 2019-09-12 14:57:18 UTC 2026-03-04 19:00:27 UTC hello@padlet.com PASTA STRAW veronicavern27 https://padlet.com/veronicavern27/qnkzxc7x3q8l/wish/384902300 Disposable & biodegradable pasta straws are the perfect replacements for harmful plastic straws & flimsy paper straws]]> 2019-09-16 19:02:48 UTC https://padlet.com/veronicavern27/qnkzxc7x3q8l/wish/384902300 veronicavern27 https://padlet.com/veronicavern27/qnkzxc7x3q8l/wish/384904285 PROS: 
  • Decompose faster than paper straws
  • Made of two natural ingredients, wheat & water
  • Hold shape & remain usable for up to 3 hours
  • Vegan friendly
CONS:
  • For some people with disabilities, regular plastic straws are the only way they can drink
  • Can only be used in cold drinks 
]]> 2019-09-16 19:05:32 UTC https://padlet.com/veronicavern27/qnkzxc7x3q8l/wish/384904285 CONSUMER & BUSINESS NEEDS veronicavern27 https://padlet.com/veronicavern27/qnkzxc7x3q8l/wish/384909664
  • Helps the pasta industry
  • More straw competition; Glass, stainless steel and bamboo straws, to paper, seaweed & now, pasta straws
    • ]]>     2019-09-16 19:14:57 UTC https://padlet.com/veronicavern27/qnkzxc7x3q8l/wish/384909664     IMPACT ON REC. & LOCAL veronicavern27 https://padlet.com/veronicavern27/qnkzxc7x3q8l/wish/384953522
  • Environment would be cleaner by keeping parks & rivers clean of littered straws
  • Popularity in Madison area could take off in restaurants & cafes but not for home use
    • ]]>     2019-09-16 20:40:14 UTC https://padlet.com/veronicavern27/qnkzxc7x3q8l/wish/384953522     veronicavern27 https://padlet.com/veronicavern27/qnkzxc7x3q8l/wish/384956090 PROS: ·       
    • 24/7 Wear
    • Stylish
    • Smallest fitness tracker
    • Looks like a normal ring
    • Waterproof 
    CONS: 
    • Hard to find right size
    • Doesn’t work with android phones
    • Difficult to track exercise if not swinging arm (Pushing stroller/cart)
    ]]>     2019-09-16 20:47:01 UTC https://padlet.com/veronicavern27/qnkzxc7x3q8l/wish/384956090     FITNESS TRACKER RING veronicavern27 https://padlet.com/veronicavern27/qnkzxc7x3q8l/wish/384963330 Tracks step counts, heart rate, calories burned, sleep activity & resting heart rate.  Connects with phone app to track data. ]]> 2019-09-16 21:07:43 UTC https://padlet.com/veronicavern27/qnkzxc7x3q8l/wish/384963330 CONSUMER & BUSINESS NEEDS veronicavern27 https://padlet.com/veronicavern27/qnkzxc7x3q8l/wish/384967712
  • More competition for wearable trackers (fitbit/garmin) & more choice for individual needs
  • Expand phone/laptop/app businesses for syncing data 
    • ]]>     2019-09-16 21:20:14 UTC https://padlet.com/veronicavern27/qnkzxc7x3q8l/wish/384967712     IMPACT ON REC. & LOCAL veronicavern27 https://padlet.com/veronicavern27/qnkzxc7x3q8l/wish/385052308
  • Influence on Rec by providing opportunities for someone to virtually leave the four walls of their community, to check off bucket list items and engage with the world in ways they never thought possible
  • Popularity is on the rise for allowing seniors & someone that is immobile  to take a stroll down memory lane by revisiting their childhood home, wedding location or anywhere else from their past

    • ]]>     2019-09-17 03:19:34 UTC https://padlet.com/veronicavern27/qnkzxc7x3q8l/wish/385052308     CONSUMER & BUSINESS NEEDS veronicavern27 https://padlet.com/veronicavern27/qnkzxc7x3q8l/wish/385052434
  • Impact family members & senior living directors
    • ]]>     2019-09-17 03:20:16 UTC https://padlet.com/veronicavern27/qnkzxc7x3q8l/wish/385052434     VIRTUAL REALITY FOR ELDERLY veronicavern27 https://padlet.com/veronicavern27/qnkzxc7x3q8l/wish/385053169 VR is helping seniors overcome social isolation through the power of virtual reality & shared experiences]]> 2019-09-17 03:24:06 UTC https://padlet.com/veronicavern27/qnkzxc7x3q8l/wish/385053169 IMPACT ON REC. & LOCAL veronicavern27 https://padlet.com/veronicavern27/qnkzxc7x3q8l/wish/385054096
    • More gym memberships & more personal trainers, higher demand for nutritionists
    • Madison popularity would grow by sharing workouts on social media inspires friends to exercise and creates competition
    ]]>     2019-09-17 03:28:11 UTC https://padlet.com/veronicavern27/qnkzxc7x3q8l/wish/385054096     veronicavern27 https://padlet.com/veronicavern27/qnkzxc7x3q8l/wish/385076116 PROS:
    • Can escape from loneliness, depression & chronic pain.  Replace the boredom in their everyday lives
    •  Provides a chance to experience things that are impossible in real life
    CONS:

    • Communication should not be replaced among in person interactions
    • High cost
    • Motion sickness
    ]]>     2019-09-17 05:11:11 UTC https://padlet.com/veronicavern27/qnkzxc7x3q8l/wish/385076116     NON DIRECTED PLAYGROUNDS - Veronica - veronicavern27 https://padlet.com/veronicavern27/qnkzxc7x3q8l/wish/413143640 My topic is natural playgrounds.  I will be talking about any playground that consists of elements & textures from the earth such as tree logs, tree stumps, & boulders. Instead of traditional playground structures such as slides and swings.

    I feel it is important for kids to use their imagination & have a creative childhood.

    I am looking forward to researching the benefits natural non directed play has on children & how it encourages more time outside,  health benefits, & motor skill development. ]]>     2019-11-19 02:47:49 UTC https://padlet.com/veronicavern27/qnkzxc7x3q8l/wish/413143640