Hoop Compost

Engineering the Hoop 2.0™ Relaunch

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Food waste is a significant environmental challenge, with nearly 60% of the 66 million tons generated in the US ending up in landfills, creating potent methane gas. Traditional countertop bins are often bulky, messy, and odorous. The market needed a streamlined solution to make diverting food scraps simpler and cleaner for everyone.

Introducing: Hoop 2.0™

Unlimit Ventures partnered with the Hoop team to engineer the relaunch of their patented compost collector. Hoop 2.0 is the reinvented, space-saving alternative that installs directly onto your trash can, allowing you to compost without sacrificing counter space.

Unlimit Ventures’ Contribution

  • Design Optimization: Refined the original design to eliminate loose parts for a seamless user experience.

  • Material Engineering: Transitioned the product to durable metal construction for enhanced longevity and quality.

  • Mechanism Development: Engineered a reinvented, secure method for latching compostable bags efficiently.

  • Product Relaunch: Provided end-to-end engineering support to bring the improved Hoop 2.0 back to market in 2025.

Technical specifications and dimensions of the Hoop 2.0, showing its compact profile engineered to fit standard trash cans.

The Benefits of Streamlined Composting

  • Environmental Impact: Helps divert food waste from landfills, reducing greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to burning billions of gallons of gasoline.

  • Odor Control: The foldable arm design allows users to seal off unpleasant odors easily.

  • Space Saving: Removes clutter from countertops by integrating compost collection with your existing trash workflow.

  • Simplicity: Streamlines the process to make composting as easy as throwing away trash, encouraging wider adoption.

Developed by Experts, Validated in the Real World

The Hydrostasis team has been pioneering hydration technology since 2017, securing three U.S. Patents for our innovative sensor technology. Hydrostasis is our response to a pressing need affecting older adults worldwide.

Kitchen setup showing the Hoop 2.0 positioned to catch food scraps directly from the cutting board, eliminating countertop mess.
Fresh vegetable scraps falling directly into a compostable bag secured by the Hoop 2.0, showing the mess-free waste diversion process.

Key Features of Hoop 2.0™

  • Adjustable Hooks: Engineered to latch securely onto different trash can surfaces for a perfect fit.

  • Foldable Arm: When not in use, the arm folds down to save space and keep the kitchen tidy.

  • Metal Construction: upgraded from previous versions to a robust, long-lasting metal frame.

  • Smart Workflow: Features a simple "Wrap, Pull, Tuck, Twist" system for installing new bags in seconds.

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