Designed by Emma Sicher, 'From Peel to Peel' is a new eco-packaging solution that focuses on creating disposable bags made from bacteria and yeast. Each bag is crafted by fermenting microbial cellulose and creating a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeasts -- or a scoby -- the same organism is also used in the production of kombucha. The material is crafted with a variety of fruits and vegetable scraps, with different bases causing various colors int he final product.
Sicher hopes that her work in 'From Peel to Peel' will eventually become fully realized and will hopefully replace traditional plastic and paper packaging. To accomplish this feat, Sicher encourages people to treat food packaging as a natural peel for the items contained inside. This is what 'From Peel to Peel' embodies as Sicher developed the project after taking inspiration from Bruno Munari who said: "nature is the first producer of packaging in the world: every peel, shell or skin aims to protect its content."
Naturally Fermented Containers
'From Peel to Peel' Offers a Solution to Non-Degradable Plastics
Trend Themes
1. Eco-packaging - Opportunity for businesses to innovate and create sustainable packaging solutions using natural materials.
2. Microbial Cellulose - Potential for disruptive innovation in the use of bacteria and yeast to create biodegradable materials for various applications.
3. Food Packaging as Natural Peel - A shift in perspective that sees food packaging as a protective peel, encouraging the development of alternative packaging solutions.
Industry Implications
1. Packaging - Opportunity for the packaging industry to adopt eco-friendly materials and processes to meet the growing demand for sustainable solutions.
2. Biotechnology - Biotech companies can explore the potential of microbial cellulose and symbiotic cultures to create new sustainable materials and products.
3. Food and Beverage - Food and beverage businesses can innovate with eco-friendly packaging that aligns with the concept of food packaging as a natural peel.