Cupcrete Gots de Paper a Formigó Verd de Samira and Sepideh Kharazan

El disseny Cupcrete Gots de Paper a Formigó Verd de Samira and Sepideh Kharazan és un guanyador molt estimat del prestigiós 2024 A' Design Award de Bronze en la Categoria de Competició de Disseny de Productes Sostenibles, Projectes i Disseny Verd.

BronzeProducte Sostenible· 2024

Cupcrete Gots de Paper a Formigó Verd

de Samira and Sepideh Kharazan

Client: Heavenly

Guanyador del A' Design Award de Bronze en la Categoria de Producte Sostenible

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El Disseny

Sobre Cupcrete Gots de Paper a Formigó Verd

Aquest projecte presenta "Cupcrete", un material ecològic desenvolupat per dues germanes com a solució per reciclar gots de paper. Es fabrica barrejant ciment amb gots de paper reciclats i aigua per crear una mescla fluida, que es vessa en motlles i s'asseca formant maons, rajoles, panells, mobles i accessoris. Cupcrete és lleuger, proporciona aïllament acústic i tèrmic, redueix costos i ofereix beneficis ambientals significatius.

El Reconeixement

Sobre el A' Design Award de Bronze

Cupcrete Gots de Paper a Formigó Verd és un guanyador del guardó A' Design Award de Bronze, un reconeixement altament prestigiós concedit a dissenys sobresortints que es distingeixen per la creativitat, l'enginy i l'astúcia. Els guanyadors de Bronze són artefactes ampliament hàbils i sorprenentment creatius que autentiquen la vasta experiència, la imaginació i el recurs dels seus dissenyadors. Es preveu que Cupcrete Gots de Paper a Formigó Verd sigui un objecte molt apreciat, admirat i estimat, notablement professional i innovador. Aquest disseny guanyador del guardó A' Design Award de Bronze incorpora les millors pràctiques de l'art, la ciència, el disseny i la tecnologia i és excel·lent per la seva atenció al detall. Cupcrete Gots de Paper a Formigó Verd satisfà esplèndidament les necessitats, toca els desitjos, encisa els sentiments i crida la curiositat.

Darrere del Disseny

Dossier de Premsa

Crèdits, membres de l'equip i detalls tècnics proporcionats pel dissenyador.

Propietats Úniques: Cupcrete represents an environmentally friendly variant of concrete crafted from recycled paper cups and Portland cement. Through a novel process for recycling paper cup waste, we have generated a new material akin to cotton, to formulate a green concrete dubbed 'Cupcrete'. This methodology offers an ecological solution for mitigating the consumption of natural resources and reducing waste production. The versatility of Cupcrete allows for numerous potential variations.
Dimensions i Embalatge: Cupcrete is formulated by combining cement, shredded paper cups, and sand (if required), which are then mixed with water to create a fluid mixture. This mixture is subsequently poured into blocks or panels and allowed to dry. Cupcrete offers lightweight construction and demonstrates outstanding acoustic and thermal insulation properties. It is distinguished by its cost-effectiveness, sustainability, and notable characteristics such as high ductility, energy absorption capacity, and low density.
Etiquetes: global warming, papercups waste, sustanable, upcycle, recycle, concrete, new material, innovation, construction, green
Tecnologia de Producció: After the upcycling process of paper cups, which are transformed into a cotton-like material, this substance can then be blended with other recycled or sustainable materials such as cement, sand, or recycled textile fibers to enhance its strength and durability. Essentially, the constituents, when mixed in different proportions, produce concrete with varying properties, making it a versatile material for buildings, furniture, and accessories.
Repte de Disseny: The toughest aspect of the research was turning cups into a cotton-like material, mainly done at home. Another major challenge is properly collecting and sorting waste at the city level, requiring coordination with bureaucracy and adherence to local regulations. Collaborating with municipal authorities or relevant organizations is essential for program implementation. To address these challenges, we've developed smart bins for municipal presentation. This initiative aims to enhance city recycling and waste management efforts.
Recerca: This abstract explores the transformation of paper cups into reusable options to address environmental issues.
Cupcrete is formulated by combining cement, shredded paper cups, and sand (if required), which are then mixed with water to create a fluid mixture. This mixture is subsequently poured into blocks or panels and allowed to dry.
With parental support, especially from our mother, a solution was found through thorough examination. Motivated by sustainability, the study delves into technical details such as cup materials and recycling challenges.
It emphasizes innovative approaches like upcycling to reduce paper cup waste and promote sustainability.
It's super light and keeps noise and heat out of buildings. You can use it for walls, floors, even furniture! It's awesome because it's eco-friendly and saves resources. It works better than regular concrete because it's lighter, cheaper, and better for the environment.
Currently, we are engaging an Italian engineering team to work on obtaining detailed properties of this concrete.
Inspiració: This project, sparked by a TV program, addresses the environmental impact of paper cups. Despite being labeled recyclable, less than 1% of paper coffee cups are actually recycled due to the polyethylene coating inside. This is because of the complexities of separating plastic from paper during recycling, coupled with the high costs involved. Over 269 billion cups (weighing as much as one million elephants) end up in landfills yearly, taking over 20 years to decompose and releasing harmful pollutants.
Durada del Projecte: This project commenced in September 2022 in Milan and concluded in June 2023, also in Milan.
Flux d'Operació: Cupcrete is like the magic of turning paper cup waste into concrete! Just mix it up with cement and water, pour it into molds, and watch it transform. It's incredibly lightweight yet strong, keeping buildings quiet and cool. From walls to floors, even furniture, Cupcrete does it all! What's truly awesome is its eco-friendly nature, saving precious resources with every use. It outshines regular concrete with its lighter weight, lower cost, and superior environmental benefits. It's not just concrete; it's a revolution in building with heart and conscience.
Membres de l'Equip: Samira Kharazan
Sepideh Kharazan
Crèdits de les Imatges: Main Image #1: Samira Kharazan, 2024.
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Video : Samira Kharazan, 2024.