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2 days ago

Growing vs. Manufacturing - Studio CREME's Gourd Project

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.
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1 month ago

Bay Area biomaterials engineers say time's up for plastic foam

Cruz Foam produces cost-competitive biodegradable biofoam from pea starch to replace single-use polystyrene plastics and reduce microplastic pollution.
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