DESIGN INNOVATION AND SUSTAINABLE FASHION

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SUBMITTED BY - NAMITHA TL
FD- 5th SEMESTER

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGs)

Sustainable development meets the

needs of the
current generation without
compromising the needs of
future generations.
https://sdgs.un.org/goals
END POVERTY IN ALL ITS FORMS EVERYWHERE
END HUNGER, ACHIEVE FOOD SECURITY AND IMPROVED
NUTRITION AND PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE
ENSURE HEALTHY LIVES AND PROMOTE WELL-BEING FOR ALL AT
ALL AGES
ENSURE INCLUSIVE AND EQUITABLE QUALITY EDUCATION AND
PROMOTE LIFELONG LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL
ACHIEVE GENDER EQUALITY AND EMPOWER ALL WOMEN AND
GIRLS
ENSURE AVAILABILITY AND SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF
WATER AND SANITATION FOR ALL
ENSURE ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE, RELIABLE, SUSTAINABLE AND
MODERN ENERGY FOR ALL
PROMOTE SUSTAINED, INCLUSIVE AND SUSTAINABLE
ECONOMIC GROWTH, FULL AND PRODUCTIVE EMPLOYMENT
AND DECENT WORK FOR ALL
BUILD RESILIENT INFRASTRUCTURE, PROMOTE INCLUSIVE AND
SUSTAINABLE INDUSTRIALIZATION AND FOSTER INNOVATION
REDUCED INEQUALITY WITHIN AND AMONG COUNTRIES
MAKE CITIES AND HUMAN SETTLEMENTS INCLUSIVE, SAFE,
RESILIENT AND SUSTAINABLE
ENSURE SUSTAINABLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION
PATTERNS
TAKE URGENT ACTION TO COMBAT CLIMATE CHANGE AND ITS
IMPACTS
CONSERVE AND SUSTAINABLY USE THE OCEANS, SEAS AND
MARINE RESOURCES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
PROTECT, RESTORE AND PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE USE OF
TERRESTRIAL ECOSYSTEMS
PROMOTE PEACEFUL AND INCLUSIVE SOCIETIES FOR
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
STRENGTHEN THE MEANS OF IMPLEMENTATION AND REVITALIZE
THE GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
EXTRACTING BANANA FIBER AND PAPER FROM WASTE BANANA STEMS

PROBLEM
Plastics and paper are the binding forces that help
our information age to proceed further and
conquer new frontiers. However, both these
essential goods are sourced from non-renewable
sources such as petroleum and forest trees. There
is an urgent need to find alternatives to plastic
polymers since they are non-biodegradable as
well, which persist in the environment for ages.
Paper consumption was expected to go down
steadily with the onset of the electronic age, but it is
nowhere near reduction. Further, the conventional
method of making paper is highly polluting, which
uses numerous chemicals for treating the wood
fibres to form pulp, and in the process of getting
papers of acceptable properties.
 SOLUTION
On the other hand, the agricultural sector in India produces a vast range of
natural fibers that can be utilized to produce both fiber and paper. Natural
fibers can be defined as substances that are obtained from plants such as
agave, banana, jute, cotton, etc. which can be spun into filaments, threads
or ropes and can be woven. Among these, banana fiber has emerged as a
new eco-friendly innovation since it is produced from a banana stem, which
is a waste material after harvesting the banana fruit.

Typically in banana cultivation, the stems of the plants are chopped off and thrown away once the
fruits are sold. These wasted stems typically lay around in the farm and clearing from the land would
cost a farmer almost about Rs. 3000 on average. Now, however, a new technology plant has managed
to manufacture eco-friendly banana paper out of these banana stems!

The knowledge of extracting fiber and paper from banana stems was well known since the 13th
Century when the Japanese processed it. However, it was a time-consuming and costly process where
banana stems were first boiled in lye to soften them and then prepared from shredding to extract yarn.
They produced banana fibers of varying degrees of softness, yielding yarns and textiles with differing
qualities for specific uses. The fibers extracted from the outermost stem layers are the coarsest, which
are suitable for mats, bags and tablecloths, while the softest innermost fibers are used for the
traditional Japanese handloom cloth-making process.
 INNOVATIVE SOLUTION

BANANA FIBER EXTRACTION PROCESS

The process of banana fiber extraction is pretty simple. First, the outer sheaths of the
banana stem are peeled off, and the inner layers are flattened and fibers are stripped off
either manually or through machines. Heaps of banana stems are piled up near at the
PRODUCTION DETAILS
processing unit and workers begin slicing the banana stems into thin strands. These sliced
India leads the world in terms of banana production, producing around 18% of the
stem sheaths are then passed through a machine on the fixed platform that separates the
worldwide crop of 139 million metric tons (2012). Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu are the
gummy lignin and water content from it. The shredded fiber is then cleaned and dried in
leading banana producing states. Although about 500,000 hectares are under banana
the sun before being bundled into yarn that is used in stationery items and handicrafts.
cultivation, only 10% of the banana stem waste is processed into fiber. If farmers decide
to supply banana stems to these fiber processing units, they would not only clear waste
Many companies based in Coimbatore, Tamilnadu have developed a simple machine that
without any cost, but also would benefit from their earnings. They can set up a small-
uses 1HP single-phase motor to power it. These machines can be easily operated by semi-
scale unit at a cost of INR110,000, that would employ a few semi-skilled workers. The
skilled workers, has less maintenance, and safe to operate. Around 5-6 stems are needed
quality of banana stems cultivated in Maharashtra is found to be ideal for banana fiber
to extract 1kg of fiber, depending upon their quality and the water content in them.
extraction. They are of superior quality and have more brightness and shine when
compared to the fibers from Tamil Nadu and Gujarat.
 LOLIWARE – EDIBLE PACKAGING

ZERO WASTE In attempts to lessen the environmental impact of packaging,

some companies have taken the initiative to completely eliminate
food packaging or to devise some kind of packaging that’s edible,
so that the waste doesn’t end up in the oceans and landfills. New
York-based company Loliware is dedicated to replacing plastic
with hyper compostable, edible materials derived from seaweed.
With the launch of their compostable and edible drinking straw,
the company is in line to compete with biobased plastics that
break down in the organics bins alongside food waste in 60 days or
fewer.
Conventional plastic cups are highly convenient but
not eco-friendly at all. They contribute to plastic waste
in landfills, as most are not recyclable. Industrial
designers Chelsea Briganti and Leigh Ann Tucker
believed there had to be a better way to consume cold
beverages on the go. They developed edible cups in a
variety of flavors as an eco-friendly alternative to
disposable plastic cups.
 TRANSLUCENT FRUIT-LEATHER BAG
Berlin design students Lobke Beckfeld and Johanna
Hehemeyer-Cürten have developed a translucent fruit-
leather bag that dissolves in water and can be used to
fertilise plants once it is no longer needed.

The Sonnet155 is made from two different post-industrial

waste materials – fruit skins left over from juice
production and short cellulose fibres sourced from a
local textile factory.

Although it resembles a purse or tote with swooping top

handles, the product has a lifespan closer to a
disposable paper bag and is designed to degrade
naturally with wear before it can ultimately be
composted or recycled.
 "We designed the bag as an upgrade to the ordinary paper bag
but of course, we hope that it appeals to people in a strong way
and will be worn, used and loved until it starts to dissolve,"
Hehemeyer-Cürten told Dezeen.

"Thus, it might also be a temporary handbag. The elegant shape

transforms the material into a desirable product, which
represents sustainability as a treat rather than a burden."
 THESE SUSTAINABLE SNEAKERS ARE MADE FROM FRUIT WASTE!
Sneaker culture is technically a part of fast fashion which contributes
largely to the mounting waste problem. But if you can find a cool pair that
is sustainably designed right down to its packaging, like the Hana sneakers
then we’re all here for it! Designed by Italian sneaker brand ID.EIGHT, not
only is this paid unisex and cruelty-free but it is made from materials that
are by-products of the food industry and are counted as waste – apple
skin and hearts, grape skin, seeds, and pineapple leaves!
 Since the textile industry is the second most polluting in the
world and intensive farming is a plague for the planet, the
brand chose to produce the sneakers in Italy using only
ecological and cruelty-free materials. Inspired by the 90s with
references to the navy look, the sustainable shoes express the
ironic and dynamic style of ID.EIGHT. The contrast between
the upper in white recycled polyester and the AppleSkin
details in shades of red and blue create a mix of
contemporary and light colors.
The pineapple industry produces around 40,000 tons of
leaves every year and is considered a waste material they
are usually left to rot or burn. Today it is possible to recover
them to create a biodegradable and cruelty-free material.
With 480 leaves (16 pineapple plants) it is possible to obtain 1
square meter of material.
They use four materials derived from apples, grapes, seeds, and pineapples.
Piñatex , made with the waste leaves of pineapple grown in the Philippines; Vegea ,
obtained from the bio-polymerization of marc in Italy; AppleSkin , obtained from
the bio-polymerization of apple peels and cores always in Italy. It features lycra
and recycled mesh for inserts on the upper, sole, laces, and the label is also made
of recycled materials.The pineapple industry produces around 40,000 tons of
leaves every year and is considered a waste material they are usually left to rot or
burn. Today it is possible to recover them to create a biodegradable and cruelty-
free material. With 480 leaves (16 pineapple plants) it is possible to obtain 1 square
meter of material.
“In recent years, the amount of agri-food waste
used to make sustainable products has gone
from 0 to over 30 tons per month. A great
resource is used to produce, for example, the
‘paper’ used for handkerchiefs and kitchen
rolls, and the material we use for our sneakers,”
adds the team. Even the packaging is
sustainable, it is made with recycled cardboard
and the shipping bags are made from at least
80% recycled polyethylene and are 100%
recyclable. You will also find a ball of earth and
seeds covered with clay – plant in a pot or
throw in a gray area of ​your city to spread some
flower power!
 REFERENCE
https://www.yankodesign.com/2021/12/01/these-sustainable-sneakers-are-
made-from-fruit-
waste/#:~:text=Designed%20by%20Italian%20sneaker%20brand,%2C%20seeds
%2C%20and%20pineapple%20leaves!
https://www.dezeen.com/2021/04/27/sonnet155-lobke-beckfeld-johanna-
hehemeyer-curten/
https://blog.drupa.com/de/edible-packaging/
https://www.ecoideaz.com/innovative-green-ideas/
producing-banana-fiber-and-paper-from-
wastehttps://international.iupui.edu/doc/partnerships/OIA-SDG-PPT.pdf
https://sdgs.un.org/goals
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