Recap
Product Line, Sustainable System
2024
Everybody Wants Coffee
Reducing Waste in Product Lifecycle
goal 1:
to decrease disposal of coffee biproducts, like used grounds and husks.
goal 2:
to create a product that moves coffee consumption into a circular economy.
proposed solution:
capitalize on the unused biproducts of coffee consumption, then use them to create a sustainable family of coffee cups to lengthen and close the life cycle of coffee.
System Exploration
Sustainable Materials Testing
Bio-plastic Film
Creating a base bio-plastic to test short term properties and decomposition.
Coffee Husk Paper
Exploring other unused biproducts of coffee consumption to incorporate in cyclical system.
Coffee Ground Bio-plastic
Incorporating coffee grounds to gain rigidity and test durability for final proposed material.
Bioplastic Film
Coffee Husk Paper
Capitalizing off of the unused coffee husks left in a coffee roaster, sheets of paper were produced using multiple organic paper recipes.
Coffee husk paper could be used for packaging purposes, shipping cushioning, branding and so much more.
Coffee Ground Bio-Plastic
Updating the film bio-plastic recipe to become more sturdy with the addition of coffee grounds, different methods and ratios were tested to create a working, sturdy, moldable coffee ground bio-plastic.
Since it contains the same ingredients as the successful compostable bio-plastic film, it should have similar decomposition and composting properties.
Benefits of Coffee Ground Bio-plastic
eliminates waste
saves tons of coffee grounds from going to the landfill or contributing to methane emissions.
renewable resources
made completely of renewable resources, and energy.
durable
rigid and strong material, will last for many uses.
low energy process
compared to ceramics and glass, it uses less heat to mold and form solids.
compostable after use
after reusing and recycling the materials, it can be composted.
moldable
injection molding possible to make efficient manufacturing processes.
Product Line Exploration
Family of Form
Creating familiar features and patterns throughout the product line for a sense of unity.
Active Heat Protection
Add patterns, such as ribbing, and distance from hot liquid to protect hands from heat.
Dynamic Shadow Space
To battle the dark material, play with depth and shadow to create a dynamic and interesting piece.
Product Lineup
Website Development
