The bio material category strikes a competitive note in designers who wish to contribute to a greener future and that is good. The necessity for preserving the planet and contradicting the effects of climate change has pushed innovators to come up with spectacular concepts and prototypes, some of which are already in the phase of implementation.
The latest news in bio material development is MarinaTex which targets the abolition of single-use plastics in packaging. The product is developed by Lucy Hughes – a graduate from the University of Sussex. Her bio material is made from repurposed fish scales and skin. MarinaTex t is fully biodegradable in four to six weeks and is ideal as a substitute for plastic bags or food wraps.
Lucy Hughes’ project is also recognized for its eco-forward merit with the UK James Dyson Award.
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Award-Winning Bio Materials
Lucy Hughes Utilizes Fish Waste to Develop MarinaTex
Trend Themes
1. Bio Material Development - Opportunity to explore innovative ways of creating sustainable materials from repurposed resources.
2. Abolition of Single-use Plastics - Disruptive innovation potential in developing alternative packaging materials that are biodegradable and eco-friendly.
3. Greener Packaging Solutions - Opportunity to revolutionize the packaging industry by introducing biodegradable materials as substitutes for plastic bags and wraps.
Industry Implications
1. Packaging - Opportunity for packaging industry to adopt sustainable practices and develop eco-friendly alternatives to single-use plastics.
2. Materials Science - Potential for disruptive innovation in the field of materials science to create bio materials from waste resources, contributing to a greener future.
3. Environmental Conservation - Opportunity for businesses and organizations focused on environmental conservation to partner with bio material developers and promote sustainable practices.