Bangalore Watch Company has released a watch that uses captured carbon as a material component. The watch incorporates carbon that was captured from industrial emissions, turning a waste product into a consumer good. This is a practical example of carbon utilization, where captured CO2 is used in manufacturing rather than being stored underground. The watch demonstrates a growing trend of companies finding commercial uses for captured carbon. While the scale is small compared to industrial carbon capture projects, it shows that captured carbon can be integrated into everyday products. The move could help build public awareness of carbon capture technology and its potential applications beyond storage. For the carbon market community, this is a niche but interesting development. It raises questions about the carbon accounting of such products and whether the carbon is permanently locked in the watch or could be released at end of life. The watch is a conversation starter about the circular carbon economy.
