Plastic foils are a big pollution problem and still it is a material that is used a lot for packaging in the food industry. The idea is to change it for water soluble film taht would not remain in the enviroment. The technology is there, we have it in the washing pods for instance. See slides for more description.
Future of Food & Beverages
A corporate video of a company that works with soluble film. Watch from 0:42, to avoid the corny intro. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jwR72rmKIo
Hey Oxelot - I think that this is a cool idea.
I was actually wondering about something like this in relation to Ana Mateias' "Juice Cubes" idea. Perhaps you guys could collaborate on something?
Hope that helps!
Thanks James, I will indeed contact Ana to see if we can come up with something.
Hi oxelot!
Thanks for your submission. I like your ideas as well! I'm happy to see that many of you guys are addressing this issue! :)
To link to the brand you chose for the first slide, there has been many articles around about the waste produced by coffee pods, so that, for instance, the city of Hamburg has banned coffee pods from state-run buildings as part of an environmental drive to reduce waste. See here.
Teaming up would be also a great idea as James suggested, also check with the team behind EAT'EM ALL as they are developing an edible packaging. Here.
Good luck! :) Veronica
Hello, thanks for the input. I was indeed aware of the Nespresso pods problem. That's why I used it as a 1st slide. ;) Regarding the Eat'em All idea, I had a look at it, and I already wrote my opinion about it.
You're very welcome! :) Cool! Your interpretation of the Nespresso pods now look a bit like dishwasher detergent capsules, but the inspiration is clear! :) But cucumber technically would need a plastic wrap... Thanks for sharing your opinion about EAT'EM ALL!
Aha. Probably you are right. I should change the design of the pods. Although, I contacted Ana Mateias to see if she wants to calaborate so we can come up with something better.
Great to hear oxelot! :) Please keep us posted on the development! In my previous comment, I meant to write *cucumber technically wouldn't need a plastic wrap...
Good luck! Veronica
Very creative solution for packaging! Simple & very good idea! Well done!
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