Industrial design student Alara Ertenu develops the Packioli packaging solution that is made specifically for soap using peapods and artichoke waste. This is currently part of the shoe during Dutch Design Week, the packaging is made in golden brown color and tackles the issue of single-use plastic.
Speaking about the new design to Dezeen, Ertenu states that "All of this curiosity started with a question: how can these local food wastes be circulated back into the economy [...] The goal behind the zero-waste wraps is to eliminate plastic packaging and also meet the hygiene, logistics, and endurance needs of soap brands." To create the packaging, it uses artichoke leaves and stems that are freezer-dried at 70 degrees Celcius with peapods that are pulverized in a pine powder then blended with "water, vegetable glycerin, and alginic acid."
Biodegradable Vegan Soap Packaging
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Trend Themes
1. Zero-waste Packaging - The use of natural and biodegradable materials as packaging, creating opportunities for sustainable and eco-friendly consumption.
2. Circular Economy - The idea of reusing and recycling waste materials to reduce waste and promote sustainable development.
3. Natural Materials Innovation - The development of new materials that are biodegradable and renewable, creating opportunities for eco-friendly products and reducing waste.
Industry Implications
1. Personal Care - The personal care industry can adopt eco-friendly packaging to reduce waste and contribute to a sustainable future.
2. Food and Beverage - The use of food waste as packaging materials can create a circular economy and reduce plastic waste in the food and beverage industry.
3. Retail - The retail industry can explore new and innovative packaging solutions that promote sustainability, reducing their carbon footprint and appeal to eco-conscious customers.