#biodegradable-packaging

#biodegradable-packaging

According to United Nations estimates, more than 400 million tonnes of plastic waste are generated globally each year, with plastic pollution forecast to triple by 2060 unless action is taken. MPs were told that while recycling has dominated policy for decades, it cannot solve the crisis alone. Industry experts at the briefing argued that meaningful progress requires intervention across the entire plastics lifecycle, from production through to disposal, with replacement, rather than recycling, becoming the priority.

Brooklyn-based CRÈME Architecture & Design has been exploring how to bypass the waste cycle of disposable cups through a biodegradable, molded gourd. CRÈME builds on this centuries-old craft by using molds to grow gourds directly into functional shapes - such as cups and flasks - creating sustainable, renewable, and compostable products with virtually no waste. Their custom-designed, 3D-printed molds echo the silhouette of a classic faceted glass, enabling gourds to grow into a stackable design.