The Banana Leaf Project
Sustainable material design
The Banana Leaf Project
Sustainable material design
The Banana Leaf Project
Sustainable material design
Why must anything last forever?
Why must anything last forever?
The Banana Leaf Project Reimagining agricultural waste as the future of sustainable design.
This project tackles the global reliance on plastic and leather by developing versatile bio-materials derived from banana leaves. By capitalizing on India’s status as the top global producer of bananas (accounting for over 25% of world production), the project utilizes abundant local resources to minimize carbon footprints. The research resulted in various material iterations—from opaque to transparent, proving that eco-friendly alternatives can be both functional and scalable.
The Banana Leaf Project Reimagining agricultural waste as the future of sustainable design.
This project tackles the global reliance on plastic and leather by developing versatile bio-materials derived from banana leaves. By capitalizing on India’s status as the top global producer of bananas (accounting for over 25% of world production), the project utilizes abundant local resources to minimize carbon footprints. The research resulted in various material iterations—from opaque to transparent, proving that eco-friendly alternatives can be both functional and scalable.
The Banana Leaf Project Reimagining agricultural waste as the future of sustainable design.
This project tackles the global reliance on plastic and leather by developing versatile bio-materials derived from banana leaves. By capitalizing on India’s status as the top global producer of bananas (accounting for over 25% of world production), the project utilizes abundant local resources to minimize carbon footprints. The research resulted in various material iterations—from opaque to transparent, proving that eco-friendly alternatives can be both functional and scalable.
Material Innovation & Application: Successfully synthesized four distinct bio-material variations using 100% natural household waste (glycerin and gelatin-free). The project focused on scaling two primary textures: Opaque (Leather alternative) and Transparent (Plastic alternative).
The Prototype: Zero-Waste Grocery Bag A fully circular solution designed to replace plastic and synthetic leather bags.
Material Innovation & Application Successfully synthesized four distinct bio-material variations using 100% natural household waste (glycerin and gelatin-free). The project focused on scaling two primary textures: Opaque (Leather alternative) and Transparent (Plastic alternative).
The Prototype: Zero-Waste Grocery Bag A fully circular solution designed to replace plastic and synthetic leather bags.
Expanding a futuristic scope from packaging to architecture, A modular 4x4 grid (2m spacing) serves as a permanent skeleton, enabling infinite permutations of the bio-material "skin."
The Experience: Leveraging the material's biodegradability, the structure is designed to be temporary. This creates a rotating artist residency, where the grid serves as a blank canvas for local creators to install new designs periodically, keeping the urban space dynamic and culturally relevant.
Expanding a futuristic scope from packaging to architecture, A modular 4x4 grid (2m spacing) serves as a permanent skeleton, enabling infinite permutations of the bio-material "skin."
The Experience: Leveraging the material's biodegradability, the structure is designed to be temporary. This creates a rotating artist residency, where the grid serves as a blank canvas for local creators to install new designs periodically, keeping the urban space dynamic and culturally relevant.
