A SOLUBLE SOLUTION
No-waste packaging for self-care liquids
How does it work?
A SOLUBLE SOLUTION is a project about material development and packaging. It consists of two water-soluble packaging from a developed material that can be converted into a new product after use and fully used. They are sustainable and biodegradable packaging for liquid and creamy contents based on oil or alcohol from a developed film, which was made from a natural resin. They are used as cosmetic packaging for body oil. The packaging itself can be used up completely and there is no waste after use: Since the resin for skin and hair is very healthy, the empty packaging can be used as a face mask, scrub, washing gel and hair care. The entire product is absolutely sustainable and biodegradable. There is no garbage that poses disposal problems.
Why is it needed?
Plastic kills over 1.1 million seabirds and animals every year and packaging is the dominant use of plastics. On the other hand, bio-based plastics are often not always biodegradable. Their long shelf life is also a disadvantage - they are just as harmful to the oceans and the environment as other plastics. There are many bio-plastics that are made from bio-based raw materials, such as corn starch. Corn is considered a staple food for many people around the world. Corn for bioplastics takes away important land for food. Studies have shown that we need 200L of water to produce 1kg of corn dry matter.
How does it improve life?
It is a sustainable and ecological product that can be used 100%. The new material is a renewable bioplastic based on raw materials, which can serve as an alternative to conventional plastics and after use for various purposes, is completely biodegradable. The source of this renewable raw material is a plant that grows well under dry and low-water conditions.