Bamboo is an accessible agricultural material that enables to safely transport agricultural produce, extend shelf life and clean polluted resources. It also allows for a cheap construction material and helps decrease the import of oil-based materials. Requiring little-to-no initial cost, this sustainable system can be implemented in equatorial regions to promote a circular economy based on native agriculture.

This project started in 2019, initially as an answer to help eliminate plastic waste in food transportation by substituting a natural material. Later the "bamboo container" project continued to develop as a case study of a circular economy model based on utilising native agriculture in a push to improve living conditions and improve trade.

Climate change and waste pollution affects under-developed communities disproportionately. In-line with the guidance received, this project aims to provide an innovative solution, later to be implemented on a local scale.

transforming a disregarded object into a functional commodity presented a new challenge when thinking about the social and economic atmosphere this innovative solution was going to be implemented in

Considering the positive impact this could have on the local economy and trade: addressing the correct issues and opportunities is key to long-term sustainability. A study of the circular eco-system is put-together in addition to physical outcomes demonstrating functionality.

To maximise social gains from the use of this system, it has to be ensured that regular members of the society benefit by making a contribution.

In a basic overview: Farmers can plant bamboo in a specific plot alongside their fruit/vegetable farms. It can then be harvested, and sorted according to the tubular diameter. Larger bamboos are cut to be used as containers. Middlemen can then distribute the produce. The smaller sticks can find purpose as complementary building materials. Few examples are hut roof structures, chairs, wall facade, a door of any size.

Considerate towards how a local agricultural community operates in actual circumstances: This social project leverages existing jobs, while bringing a certain standard to improve flow. Each ounce of produce is a valuable source of income for these neglected households. Saving at least 30% of all fruits/vegetables bruised, damaged or lost during each leg of logistics is a meaningful addition to farmers profitability.

this was one of those occasions in which every piece of information seemed to fall right into place. The whole project just came together very naturally and intuitively.