We've seen some creative master thesis ideas, but Matthijs Vogels' Cradle-to-Cradle project nears the top of my favourites list. Fed up with the vast amount of food people waste, Vogels created SPROUT, a small-scale restaurant concept that recycles absolutely everything not consumed.
In has attempt to create a zero-waste establishment, the Dutch design student went as far as using coffee grinds and herbs to create plates and bowls. This fully compostable collection has since been dubbed Wasteware.
The is a student of the Design Academy Eindhoven.
Plates Made of Coffee Grounds
SPROUT Zero-Waste Restaurant
Trend Themes
1. Wasteware Dinnerware - The creation of dinnerware made from coffee grinds and herbs represents an opportunity for companies to innovate in sustainable packaging and reduce waste.
2. Zero-waste Restaurants - Creating restaurants that recycle everything not consumed presents an opportunity to reduce waste and showcase environmental responsibility.
3. Cradle-to-cradle Design - Design concepts that aim to minimize waste and create sustainable products have the potential to disrupt traditional manufacturing and supply chain practices.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - The food and beverage industry should consider implementing sustainable practices, like those of the SPROUT restaurant, to reduce food waste and innovate in product packaging.
2. Hospitality - The hospitality industry could benefit from incorporating zero-waste practices to reduce environmental impact and appeal to environmentally-conscious consumers.
3. Sustainable Product Design - Companies in the product design industry should focus on creating products that are sustainable and have a minimal environmental impact, such as Cradle-to-Cradle designs.