Beyond Plastics
Awards and Nominations
Students Toby Robson, Charlie Cavedaschi, Holly Grounds and Jennifer Chu were nominated for the Beyond Plastic Award which looks to highlight fantastic eco-responsible product and packaging designs. Beyond Plastic is an environmental initiative on a mission to remove single-use plastic from packaging, and minimise the devastating impact plastic has on the planet.
Charlie Cavedaschi’s ‘Shower Pod’ product was inspired by the fact that bathroom waste accounts for approximately 40% of total landfill waste. The solid spheres of bathroom washing products are wrapped in water-soluble film called MonoSol. The Shower Pods take 3-8 seconds to dissolve, create zero waste and eliminate the need for large plastic bottles. The design allows the shower pods to be hung beside the shower, with the perfect portion easily accessible.
Holly Grounds created edible, dissolvable ramen packaging for ramen noodles. The design includes flavourings and spices set in an edible film around the noodles which eliminates the need for single-use plastic. During development, Holly found that compared to a normal packet of ramen noodles, her design eliminated unnecessary packaging and led to a much quicker cooking time.
Toby Robson, used biodegradable seaweed packaging made by Notpla for sachets of milk. Toby's solution replaces the individual milk pots that are often used in Hotels and at functions. His container preserves the quality of milk and extends the life of the product by creating separate portions.
Jennifer Chu designed Porzioni Di Pasta, a concept to add portion control to carton board packaging. The tear-away strip included in the packaging allows users to pour out the recommended portion of 75 grams of pasta. She designed a range of containers that work with a variety of different pastas. Her designs were inspired by the Memphis art movement and their futuristic colour palettes.