Examples of Design and Innovation

Question 1

PLANTIC TECHNOLOGIES (Quote)

Answer 1

• With an aim to “address the need to replace diminishing fossil fuels and provide the next generation of performance plastics”.

Question 2

Who is Plantic Tech

Answer 2

• Plantic Tech, an Australian company has developed a technology that produces a biodegradable and organic alternative to traditional plastics, through the
  unique properties of corn starch, where it is used as the primary polymer in the manufacture of a biodegradable plastic material.
• Plantic Technologies products can biodegrade within seven days and use 40% less energy than traditional plastic to manufacture and up to 50% less greenhouse gases, making the products attractive to firms and businesses looking to adapt to trend of sustainable products. Every tonne of ecoplastic produced saves 1 tonne of carbon dioxide production which is eqivaluant to 84 trees. When the eco plastic is disposed of, it can be put into landfill where it decomposes so even at the end of the cycle the benefits over tradition plastics contines

Question 3

Plantic Tech Impact

Answer 3

• The impact of their products are evident in the increase in societal awareness from businesses and supermarket chains who were looking for new trends of sustainable packaging, such as Coles have also been on board, illustrating both a firm conscious trend of environmental degradation, with the possible effects of individual reductions in carbon footprints through the purchase of sustainable packaging.