Industrial design student Avia Revivi creates the O-SOW, which is a toilet paper that integrates seeds with the goal of encouraging plant growth. It was first conceptualized when Revivi wanted to create toilet paper for a hiking trip in the Israeli desert. The O-SOW is made from aloe vera, plant seeds, and orange for an eco-friendly approach and helps fertilize the earth.
The use of orange is for its flexibility and aloe vera is incorporated for its softness. Revivi explains that "Seeds of different plants are woven into O-SOW and with the help of the nutrient-rich human waste, natural seeding occurs simply through its use. The seeds I used are mint, peony, rose, parsley and cress, but I aim to map popular trekking areas and assign each a number of seeds suitable for growing."
Seeded Biodegradable Toilet Paper
Avia Revivi Designs the O-SOW to Encourage Plant Growth
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