eco friendly trail runners rejoice this biodegradable supply packaging is a game changer

Plastic pollution, like climate change, has become a serious threat to the human living environment.

Since the invention of plastic in the early 19th century, humans have produced about 8.3 billion tons of plastic. Only a small portion of discarded plastic waste is recycled, with most of it being incinerated or landfilled. Ultimately, over 20 million tons of plastic waste are discarded without treatment, entering rivers through wind and eventually flowing into the ocean.

The vast majority of plastic waste in the ocean originates from rivers in Asia and Africa. A United Nations report titled 'Plastic Waste Inputs from Land into the Ocean' indicates that five countries—China, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam—account for about half of the plastic waste entering the ocean.

In response to the increasingly severe plastic pollution, many countries have adopted 'plastic restriction' or 'plastic ban' measures to collectively tackle white pollution. Currently, over 40 countries and regions worldwide have introduced policies to limit or even ban the use of plastic products.

However, in daily life, it is often unavoidable to generate some packaging waste. For example, during long-distance running, energy and hydration need to be replenished, and lightweight plastic packaging is often chosen to reduce the load.

Every trail running enthusiast faces the dilemma of how to consume their supplies without polluting the environment or adding extra burden.

At this point, biodegradable packaging design becomes crucial.

Today, I want to share with you—'gone'.It is an eco-friendly nutritional supplement with biodegradable packaging designed specifically for athletes, ensuring no environmental pollution.

Nutrition is vital for endurance athletes, who need to replenish nutrients before and after exercise, and even during training and competitions. 'gone' provides a convenient, energy-saving, and eco-friendly portable nutrition solution.

Most single-use products made or packaged with synthetic plastic can be redesigned using bioplastics. In Wright's latest work,bioplastics serve as containers for energy gels,which are nutritional supplements commonly used in endurance sports like running or cycling.

Most existing energy gel products are packaged in plastic-coated metal foil, but 'gone' allows athletes to discard the packaging without worrying about environmental impact.

The packaging can be thrown directly onto the roadside and will degrade within days under the influence of rain and soil microorganisms. Experiments show that this material does not affect the pH value of surrounding water sources even if discarded directly into water.

The design is based on an edible bioplastic, with ingredients available at local grocery stores. Bioplastics are made from natural polymers, unlike synthetic plastics. The project uses cassava and potato starch, which are broken down by acidic substances like lemon juice and white vinegar, and combined with plant glycerin and agar, a gel extracted from seaweed.

The promotion and use of 'gone' will undoubtedly be revolutionary!We hope to bid farewell to plastic pollution soon and restore a pristine Earth.

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