The Bough Pot is a progressive design by Jacob Boyd -- it is a biodegradable seedling bag that is crafted from sustainable materials. This includes recycled pulp which is held in place by rice paste and to create this, Boyd works together with a local community center and Carleton University.
The plant vessel connects community center users with urban farms and the pot is created in a center through processes that use 3D-printed compression molds. The Bough Pot is created as a holistic system that links users with urban farms and during the winter season, the visitors of the center are gifted a pot that comes with a vegetable seed sown inside, and users can take care of the pot through the germination phase.
Zero-Waste Seedling Bags
Jacob Boyd Designs the Bough Pot to Plant Right Into Soil
Trend Themes
1. Biodegradable Plant Containers - The development of biodegradable seedling bags like the Bough Pot reflects a shift towards sustainable gardening solutions.
2. Community-centered Product Development - The integration of community centers in the creation of gardening products fosters local engagement and resource sharing.
3. 3d-printed Gardening Tools - The use of 3D-printed compression molds in eco-friendly gardening tools highlights advancements in sustainable manufacturing technologies.
Industry Implications
1. Sustainable Gardening Supplies - The rise of biodegradable and eco-friendly gardening products is transforming the gardening supplies industry to meet growing environmental concerns.
2. Urban Agriculture - Innovations like the Bough Pot that connect urban dwellers with farming practices are driving growth and interest in urban agriculture.
3. 3D Printing in Consumer Goods - Utilizing 3D printing for the creation of biodegradable products is expanding the applications of this technology within the consumer goods sector.