The 'Cheer Project' by Gaurav Wali Repurposes Shed Pine Needles
Michael Hemsworth — July 23, 2019 — Eco
References: gauravmkwali & yankodesign
The 'Cheer Project' has been developed by Gaurav Wali as a way to help make use of an unlikely natural material and transform it into a functional bio-composite that has a variety of functionalities. The material consists of pine needles that have been gathered from the forest floor and bound together using natural binders and waxes to develop a bio-composite that is suitable for a variety of uses. It can be pressed into sheets or molds to create an array of products that might otherwise be crafted from wood or terra-cotta and is naturally water repellent, recyclable, fire retardant and completely waste-free.
The 'Cheer Project' also helps to combat forest fires as pine needles often accelerate their ability to start. The material also enhances a space with a natural pine scent and a raw design aesthetic for discerning consumers to appreciate.
The 'Cheer Project' also helps to combat forest fires as pine needles often accelerate their ability to start. The material also enhances a space with a natural pine scent and a raw design aesthetic for discerning consumers to appreciate.
Trend Themes
1. Bio-composite Materials - The Cheer Project repurposes pine needles to create a bio-composite material with various functionalities, opening up opportunities for sustainable and eco-friendly product development.
2. Natural Binders and Waxes - The use of natural binders and waxes in the Cheer Project's bio-composite material presents possibilities for developing innovative and environmentally-friendly alternatives to conventional manufacturing processes.
3. Forest Fire Prevention - The Cheer Project's utilization of pine needles helps combat forest fires by repurposing a potential fire accelerant into a beneficial and practical material, creating potential for disruptive innovations in fire prevention and sustainability.
Industry Implications
1. Construction - The development of pine needle bio-composite materials offers opportunities for the construction industry to create sustainable and fire-retardant building components with a unique design aesthetic.
2. Furniture - The use of pine needle bio-composite materials in furniture manufacturing can provide eco-friendly alternatives to traditional wood products while adding a natural pine scent and raw design appeal.
3. Packaging - The Cheer Project's bio-composite material made from pine needles has potential applications in packaging, offering a recyclable and waste-free alternative to conventional packaging materials with added water-repellent and fire-retardant properties.
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