Save the ocean / Zachraňte oceán
1st place
Jury:
Disposable capsules for coffee machines are a huge burden for the environment, because of the proportion of plastic and aluminum they are very poorly recyclable. The author comes up with a solution of 100% recyclable compostable capsules that are made from kitchen waste converted into a new bioplastic-like material. Its basic building element is recycled pulp, supplemented with various binders such as coffee grounds. The ingredients for making capsules are chosen to be safely thrown into compost. The jury awarded Veronica Janečková the main prize for a “visionary ecological approach”, as well as a capped sample of the capsules.
