Sproutly : Plantable Packaging

Sproutly is a zero-waste packaging concept whereby the packaging waste can be planted instead of being thrown away. The packaging is 100% compostable, made with recycled paper, and embedded with seeds. As such, the packaging biodegrades, and the seeds within it germinate when planted.

 

The main findings show that supermarkets are flooding the planet with single-use plastics to portion out products conveniently and cheaply for consumption. A significant fraction of recyclable materials still ends up in landfills.

 

This project addresses the need to have more recycling by creating biodegradable packaging to prevent the worsening of the Global Waste Crisis(GWC).

 

The proposition is to create packaging for dried grocery goods that is compostable and embedded with seeds. This packaging concept allows consumers to engage in an autonomous recycling system at home by recycling packaging waste from the grocery product while nurturing plants.

 

Surveys helped with understanding the recycling behaviour of consumers. Recycling bins and reusing jars are the most common recycling method amongst those already recycling. Those who did not recycle lacked access to recycling bins or time to separate recyclables. Nonetheless, Sproutly’s zero-waste packaging can cater to both these groups. Most of those surveyed were willing to buy the item with recyclable packaging over the one that comes in standard packaging for the same product. Hence, this concept could serve as a method in curbing the waste crisis.

 

Further, this concept has the potential to be manipulated for other applications. Businesses can modify and apply the material to their preexisting materials such as print and packaging. Since many businesses are focusing on going green, this concept serves as a viable option. There is excellent potential for plantable packaging application, which can be a significant opportunity to minimize waste production effectively.

 

Alami

Many of us goes the extra length to protect our body and health by eating organic/healthy food and exercising. However we are unaware and take little concern of toxic and chemicals that are exposed in our clothing. Our skin is the largest organ and it absorbs about 60% of products applied to it.The chemicals used in our conventional clothings can diffuse through our skin and cause harm to our health in the long run. In a fast fashion world that we are living in,clothes that we wear have an untold story behind its manufacturing process. Lives are lost and environments are sacrificed for the sake of fashion. My project focuses on sustainability through habits of organic clothing and have a positive balanced outcome for both consumers and the environment.

Alami is a kids clothing line that creates awareness and showcases the idea of sustainability through choice of material and the design of the textile. There are three collections of clothes in the line and they aim to nurture the habit of eco clothing at a young age and get the kids to be comfortable to the tactility of natural fabric. The collections recreate nature in the product through the design of the textile. Besides using organic fabric (bamboo fabric), natural ingredients are also used to dye the garments.  Parents play a huge role in influencing their kids choices so with these collections of natural dyes and bamboo fabric, the new generation can pick up this habit and continue to choose eco friendly clothing over non eco friendly ones in times to come.