Research & Experimentation
Biomaterials Research & Design
During my Material Design studio, I developed bioplastics using discarded fruit peels that were byproducts of the thousands of fruits and fruit-based dishes served and consumed every day on campus at the University of Oregon. I aimed to create a circular design resulting in truly compostable single-use bioplastics that don't require additional transport to a composting facility, but that can instead biodegrade when left outside. With this design solution, I hope to eliminate the significant amount of plastic and paper disposable food packaging distributed in thousands of meals at UO everyday. We can reduce waste, one meal and one university at a time.