"Copper-infused Vase: The Secret to Prolonging Flower Lifespan"

Glasgow-based design company POTR Pots has created the LetterBox Vase, inspired by a centuries-old technique of using copper to keep flowers fresh. By dropping a pre-1992 1 or 2 pence coin from The Royal Mint or a pre-1982 penny from the U.S. Treasury into the vase, the copper acts as a natural antimicrobial, killing bacteria and extending the life of the flowers. The vase features a copper stem, a self-cleansing design made from recycled materials, and a flat-pack design to reduce carbon footprint. The initiative aims to reduce premature flower wastage and is available in three pastel colors.