# Paper-Made Dissolvable E-Waste Franziska Kerber Designs a New Source of Sustainable Electronic By Amy Duong | Published 2025-01-13 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pape References: [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/sissi_iiii/?hl=en)  Franziska Kerber pushes environmental and creative boundaries with the transformative concept of PAPER. It is a progressive product that redefines how we think about [small electronics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-bank-concept) as it is made from [densely pressed paper fibers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paperseal-pressed) and has a dissolvable and recyclable PCB board. PAPE does not look to only reduce any [electronic waste](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tech-take-back-box), it actually completely makes it obsolete. This process forms a closed material cycle, which allows PAPE devices to be cost-effective and eco-friendly. PAPE's design ensures that all of the product components can be recovered in only one step, which makes the matter efficient and less wasteful. It highlights affordability without having to compromise innovation, transforming sustainability into something that is accessible for lifestyle users. Image Credit: Franziska Kerber ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 34% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Dissolvable Electronics:** Electronics made from dissolvable materials challenge traditional e-waste management by potentially eliminating electronic waste entirely. - **Closed Material Cycles:** The creation of products that utilize closed material cycles highlights a shift towards more sustainable manufacturing processes. - **Affordable Sustainability:** Achieving cost-effectiveness in sustainable products makes eco-friendly options more accessible to a broader range of consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Sustainable Electronics Manufacturing:** This industry is poised for transformation as innovations like dissolvable and recyclable materials redefine product lifecycles. - **Eco-friendly Consumer Goods:** The market for eco-friendly consumer electronics is expanding as demand for sustainability in everyday products grows. - **Recycling Technology:** Advanced recycling technologies that support dissolvable materials could revolutionize waste management and resource recovery. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Water-Soluble E-Waste Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aquafade.md) - [Paper-Made Circuit Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/singleuse-circuit-board.md) - [Electronic Packaging-Made Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edgar-stool.md) - [Eco-Friendly Paper Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-camera.md) - [Sustainable Eraser Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maped.md) - [Paper-Based Energy Storage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-battery.md) - [Sustainable Multi-charging Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-charger.md) - [Waste-Transformed Biomaterials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/by-osmosis.md) - [Eco Eye-Friendly Display Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hannspree-ecovision-paper-display.md)