AWARD YEAR
2021
CATEGORY
Home
GOALS
Zero Hunger, Good Health & Well-being, Reduced Inequality, Responsible Consumption & Production
KEYWORDS
fridge, food storage, ceramics, low power
COUNTRY
India
DESIGNED BY
Kuan Weiking & Theodore Garvindeo Seah
WEBSITE
https://www.jamesdysonaward.org/2020/project/kuno/
Kuno
Keeping food cool with no power and growing plants
Kuno is a sustainable and eco-friendly cooler fridge that requires ZERO electrical power in keeping fruits and vegetables fresh and last longer than usual in a hot and dry climate.
Kuno uses the plantation and evaporative cooling combo in reducing the temperature drop and a modern take in adopting the use of sustainable materials. While the other uses the non-eco-friendly way of adopting the use of plastic material in making it which is not very sustainable. Furthermore, the use of plastic with open holes would not be as effective as the porous nature of clay in making the temperature drop. Kuno opens the possibility for people to grow their plant while helping to keep the food fresh and last longer.