UNDP, Regjeringen and Norad invite residents from ASEAN countries to EPPIC (Ending Plastic Pollution Innovation Challenge). With a focus on ocean pollution, the challenge seeks to address the production and consumption of plastic. Possible solutions may include:
- Materials to replace plastic
- Drones and crowd sourcing to track plastics
- App for recycling of plastics
- Behavioural change programs
Solution Survey
New School 1 2
- Abeego - Reusable wrapping made from hemp, cotton, beeswax
- Stasher - Food grade, silicone storage bag that is BPA free
- Candy - Cutlery made from cane sugar
- Arekapak - Packaging from palm leaves
- DoEat - Edible containers from potatoes (think ice cream cones)
- Pond - Natural resin that can used to bind natural fibres
Old School
- Banana Leaf - Natural, biodegradable water-proof wrapping
- Newspaper - Recycled, outer wrap for food and other materials
- Tiffin Carrier - Durable food carrier which can last decades
- Coconut Shell - Multi-use, biodegradable, BPA free bowl
- Rattan Basket - Durable, crack and scratch-free carrier
- Food Kart - Travels to customer, minimal or BYO container
Notes
- Natural wrappings were strengthened by folding, geometry, strings
- The above solution survey covers mainly consumer products
- Need also to address industrial uses eg nylon fishing nets