# Naturally Fermented Containers 'From Peel to Peel' Offers a Solution to Non-Degradable Plastics By Justin Lam | Published 2018-11-14 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/from-peel-to-peel References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2018/11/13/sustainable-food-packaging-emma-sicher-peel/) & [frompeeltopeel.tumblr](https://frompeeltopeel.tumblr.com/) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scoby) -- 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huid), 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/echo-pads). 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." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-packaging:** Opportunity for businesses to innovate and create sustainable packaging solutions using natural materials. - **Microbial Cellulose:** Potential for disruptive innovation in the use of bacteria and yeast to create biodegradable materials for various applications. - **Food Packaging as Natural Peel:** A shift in perspective that sees food packaging as a protective peel, encouraging the development of alternative packaging solutions. ### Where This Applies - **Packaging:** Opportunity for the packaging industry to adopt eco-friendly materials and processes to meet the growing demand for sustainable solutions. - **Biotechnology:** Biotech companies can explore the potential of microbial cellulose and symbiotic cultures to create new sustainable materials and products. - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eco-Friendly Root Vegetable Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compostable-packaging-concept.md) - [Biodegradable Cheese Packagings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfpacking-cheese.md) - [Plastic-Free Food Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plasticfree-food-packaging.md) - [Fully Compostable Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compostable-seed-packaging.md) - [Edible Snack Skins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foodberry.md) - [Waste-Transformed Biomaterials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/by-osmosis.md) - [Home-Compostable Beauty Pipettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compostable-pipette.md) - [Separating Eco Carton Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bruk-sustainable-packaging-design.md) - [Kombucha By-Product-Formed Leathers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scoby.md)