Shark Tank: Episode 8.16

A firefighter and his wife create bags made from gear that protects on the front lines of firefighting; a pediatric nurse from Boston showcases a vibrating mat that can calm a crying baby in seconds; a former Army intelligence officer and his business partner from Portsmouth, Ohio, heal wounds with an ointment made from essential oils; and a Peace Corps volunteer who spent time in the Amazon rain forest produces a natural fruit snack made with acai. PITCH: Firefighter Turnout Bags Firefighter Turnout Bag is the first company in the world to recycle old  firefighter gear. After every ten years a firefighters gear expires and they must throw it in the trash, then get a new set. Firefighter Turnout Bags saves the gear from the trash. We then decontaminate it and recycle the gear into unique, stylish bags, and accessories. This saves massive pounds of waste in landfills, dramatically reducing our carbon foot print on the planet. It allows people to show their support for firefighters in a way like never before, and allows firefighters and their family's to keep their gear for sentimental reasons. We are so honored to learn how much people love this product and were honored to make it.  Learn More: www.firefighterturnoutbag.com PITCH: Tranquilo Mat Tranquilo is a portable, soothing mat that calms crying babies by mimicking the sounds and motions of the womb. Developed by a maternity nurse, the mat activates a baby's calming response with comforting heartbeat vibrations combined with white sound, helping to create much needed sleep for parents and baby. Learn More: www.TranquiloMat.com PITCH: Doc Spartan Doc Spartan is a veteran owned company proudly based in Portsmouth Ohio. We are dedicated to producing all natural skin and beard products. We proudly stand behind our veterans and believe in the American dream. Every order is handmade and shipped out by our small team in small town USA. Learn More: www.docspartan.com PITCH: Peaceful Fruits Peaceful Fruits is a social good snack startup that makes healthy, delicious, fair trade snacks that are doing good from Akron, OH to the Amazon Rainforest! Learn More: www.peacefulfruits.com