The researchers and designers told PN that the expanding bowl is made from “special carton bio-based” material.
The self-expanding instant food package combines different aspects of, what they label, sustainability.
In a statement, Innventia said: “It saves space in transportation by being compressed – at the same time as it is made out of a 100% bio-based and biodegradable material, invented by Innventia.
“When pouring hot water into the package the mechano-active material will react to the heat and transform from a compressed packaging to a serving bowl. This is the new generation of sustainable package design, using materials that are both smart and environmentally friendly.”
Innventia also said that the purpose of the collaboration was to combine the knowledge of scientists and the creativity of designers, in order “to use the full potential of the new material and create the sustainable package design of tomorrow – today”.
