Sustainable Dharti
Sustainable Dharti is an innovative project aimed at addressing the environmental challenge of plastic waste by utilizing banana stems to create biodegradable packaging solutions. The initiative focuses on collecting banana stems from local farmers, thereby reducing agricultural waste while providing them with a new income stream. By developing an efficient process to convert these stems into durable biodegradable materials, the project plans to design and produce a range of sustainable packaging products, including bowls, plates, and cutlery. Despite challenges in ensuring product quality and scaling up production, the project promises to deliver a sustainable alternative to traditional packaging, significantly reducing plastic waste and promoting eco-friendly practices. Ultimately, Sustainable Dharti aims to create a replicable model for sustainable packaging solutions that supports community development and contributes to a cleaner environment.
Sustainable Dharti has significantly impacted the environment, local farmers, and the community by repurposing banana stems as a biodegradable alternative to plastic packaging. This initiative reduces plastic waste, cuts down greenhouse gas emissions, and helps conserve natural resources. Socially, it empowers farmers with a new income stream, promoting sustainable agriculture and engaging communities in environmental conservation. Economically, Sustainable Dharti has created jobs in material collection, processing, and production, while also opening up innovative market opportunities for eco-friendly products. Altogether, this project supports a cleaner environment and sustainable development, fostering positive change across multiple levels.
TEAM MEMBERS:
- Hiba Khan
- Syeda Dua Mairaj
- Syed Muhammad Aala Naqvi
- Mohsin Ali