Flowers and other plants from a nursery are often potted in black plastic planters, which are notoriously difficult to recycle, but Mobius is on a mission to change this with its innovative biodegradable flower pot. A new biodegradable plastic material is currently in development and explores the use of waste products from the paper manufacturing process. In past years, this paper waste product (lignin) is burned by paper mills to create energy but falling paper sales inspired the material's usefulness to be explored in other ways.
The biodegradable material has the potential to change the way people pot their plants, as the new design has the potential to break down in backyard soil by adding carbon.
Biodegradable Flower Pots
Mobius' Biodegradable Plastic is Made from Paper Manufacturing Waste
Trend Themes
1. Biodegradable Flower Pots - Innovative biodegradable plastic material made from paper manufacturing waste offers a sustainable alternative to traditional black plastic planters.
2. Waste-to-value - Exploring the use of waste products from other industries can lead to the development of innovative materials with various applications, such as biodegradable flower pots made from paper manufacturing waste.
3. Sustainable Gardening - The development of biodegradable flower pots encourages a more sustainable approach to gardening, as the pots can break down in backyard soil, reducing waste and environmental impact.
Industry Implications
1. Nursery and Gardening Supplies - The nursery and gardening supplies industry can benefit from providing customers with biodegradable flower pots as a more sustainable option for potting plants.
2. Paper Manufacturing - The paper manufacturing industry can explore opportunities to repurpose waste products, such as lignin, and contribute to the development of biodegradable materials like Mobius' biodegradable plastic.
3. Sustainability and Waste Management - The sustainability and waste management industry can support the adoption of biodegradable flower pots as a solution to reduce plastic waste in gardening and promote sustainable practices.