Forest & Whale's Reuse project will help to reduce the dependence on single-use plastic in Singaporean food courts with edible food containers. The project by the multi-disciplinary design studio fights throwaway culture and helps to alleviate the incredible amount of stress placed on waste management systems.
The salad container can either be eaten or composted with food waste, since it is only made from wheat husk and a PHA lid. Created for cities that have organic composting facilities, the sustainable food serving solution needs no special infrastructure. The design is made to break down in one to three months, so even if it does end up where it shouldn't, it won't be as harmful to the environment or animals like plastics in the wild.
Edible Food Containers
Forest & Whale’s Reuse Project Fights Single-Use Plastic
Trend Themes
1. Edible Food Containers - The trend of edible food containers is disrupting the packaging industry by offering a sustainable and innovative solution to single-use plastic.
2. Sustainable Packaging - The trend of sustainable packaging is driving businesses to rethink their packaging practices and find eco-friendly alternatives.
3. Composting Infrastructure - The trend of composting infrastructure is encouraging cities to invest in organic waste management systems and promote sustainable practices.
Industry Implications
1. Food Packaging - The food packaging industry has the opportunity to innovate by incorporating sustainable materials and techniques into their packaging solutions.
2. Waste Management - The waste management industry is being disrupted by the trend towards sustainable packaging and composting infrastructure, creating opportunities for eco-friendly solutions.
3. Food Service - The food service industry can implement sustainable practices like Forest & Whale's Reuse project to reduce their environmental impact and attract eco-conscious customers.