Whether it’s a sketch in your notebook or a problem that needs solving—drop it here. Big, small, unfinished, or out-there ideas welcome.
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I’ll go first in the comments…
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Here’s one I keep circling back to—what if Uber or Lyft had a filter when booking a ride that let you opt into “no chemical fragrance” vehicles?
I’m super sensitive to synthetic air fresheners and colognes—sometimes it gives me a headache or even makes me nauseous. I know I’m not the only one. Drivers could toggle that feature on if they commit to no sprays or perfumes in the car, and passengers with sensitivities could ride more comfortably.
It’s simple, but I think it could be a meaningful option for a lot of people. I haven’t pursued it yet, but it’s one of those “this should exist” ideas I can’t shake.
Anyone else thinking about wellness or accessibility-focused features like this? Would love to hear what you’re thinking about.
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I would like to see a women owned company working in communities offering construction home building and assistance in selecting the living standards available to client. Designed for renters, low cost housing with green energies for new construction or rebuild (fires).
Another thought would be veteran spouses in construction doing the same throughout the USA. I have a patent for all solar roofing and wall construction (fire rated) thar could be proprietary within each State. Veterans could manufacture products. Your thoughts?
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Hi Dan, welcome to the forum!
I love both of these ideas! The focus on green energy and sustainable living standards for low-cost housing is timely and impactful, especially with the growing need for eco-friendly solutions in construction. Partnering that with women-owned businesses and veteran spouses could create a really strong sense of community and purpose, while also filling a much-needed gap in the industry.
The solar roofing and wall construction patent sounds incredibly promising. It could be a game changer for not only helping communities rebuild after disasters, but also creating long-term, sustainable solutions. The idea of veterans being involved in manufacturing those products is brilliant too, it gives them a meaningful role in the whole process and could build strong local economies.
To keep it moving, maybe consider connecting with local government initiatives or nonprofits that focus on affordable housing and green construction. There might be funding or partnerships available to help bring this vision to life. Additionally, getting the patent into conversations with major construction or energy companies could open doors for large-scale adoption.
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This exact issue has been in my mind for about 2 years! So glad you have posted this! Not knowing what atmosphere you are going to climb into in the backseat of a Rideshare vehicle is one of the most stressful parts of travel for me. I have actually turned away a couple rides - thankfully not incurring any fees yet. Adding this as part of a driver profile and being able to select a fragrance free option, just as you can the vehicle size, would be a game changer for whichever Rideshare program got to it first. A 20 minute ride through a Chicago winter with both back windows down is one of my least favorite travel memories - and the driver’s :l
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