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Outdoor & Sports Equipment

Eco-GrowthBox

Entrant: 大同大學

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2025

Silver

CategoryOutdoor & Sports Equipment
Class / SubcategorySocial Design
Design for Sustainability
Country / RegionTaiwan
Client’s nameHan Sheng Chang

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Project description.

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Human consumption is changing the planet faster than ever. Plastic waste fills our oceans, forests shrink, and carbon emissions fuel climate change. Single-use plastics are among the biggest culprits, especially in outdoor settings where proper disposal is difficult. Many countries have banned disposable plastics, yet most alternatives still fall short. Biodegradable tableware often requires industrial composting to break down, and even paper containers are usually lined with plastic, preventing full decomposition. This means that even well-intended choices still lead to waste. In campsites, parks, and beaches, people who love nature often find themselves contributing to its harm, simply because they lack a truly sustainable option.

Eco-Grow Box offers a different path. It looks like an ordinary lunchbox but is much more. Made entirely from recycled paper pulp and coated with natural soy protein, it holds food safely without plastic or synthetic materials. The real innovation lies inside—embedded seeds that turn waste into renewal. Instead of throwing it away, users fold the empty box into a cone, bury it in the soil, and let nature take over. The packaging decomposes on its own, and within weeks, new plants begin to grow. Unlike other biodegradable packaging that still relies on controlled processing, Eco-Grow Box thrives in the wild, reducing waste while restoring ecosystems. It doesn’t just aim to be less harmful—it actively makes things better, turning outdoor dining into a small but meaningful act of reforestation.

Project credits.

Han Sheng Chang

Tatung University/student

Xuanming Cao

SHANDONG UNIVERSITY OF ART & DESIGN/student

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