Nutshell Coolers, Biodegradable Beer Coolers Made From Coconuts

It’s hard to believe that in this day and age, horrendous styrofoam coolers are still used. They’re bulky, fragile, and about as environmentally unfriendly as a consumer product can get. Then there are the longer-lasting synthetic coolers from mainstream manufacturers. Even those aren’t good for the environment once they’ve outlived their usefulness. Enter Nutshell Coolers, the brainchild of David Cutler and Tamara Mekler. Made from upcycled coconut husks, Nutshell Coolers are biodegradable and collapsible, so they’re not only good for the environment but easily portable without sacrificing impressive insulation properties. The coolers are leakproof, water-resistant on the outside, and only weigh 8 pounds unladen. In terms of capacity, a Nutshell cooler can hold 24 cans of your favorite beverage and can easily be slung on your shoulder with the built-in strap. They’re on Kickstarter now at a 32% discount.