Compost Bag
A re-usable compost bag that makes urban composting cleaner and more environmentally friendly by removing the need for disposable plastic bags, while its leak-proof and compact-able design gives users confidence and ease-of-use for storing and transporting compost to urban compost sites.
Made of polyurethane coated natural fiber with welded seams for water-proof seal, the bag sits handsomely on the counter to collect scraps, squishes easily into your freezer, and rolls down for carefree transport. Color coding helps inform the user when the bag is full, and the fabric is easy to clean and accommodates customized designs.
Brief: Design an innovative kitchen tool that costs under $40
Duration: 2 months
Research + Process
Why Compost?
24% of All Waste is Compostable
36 Million Tons of Food Waste Annually
Major Greenhouse Gas Contributor
EPA & USDA
The Goal
Create a re-usable container to replace plastic bags that makes composting in NYC easier and cleaner.
The Problem
Composting can be gross, so people use disposable plastic bags.
Prototype Development
Evolving from collapsible Tupperware-like containers and through user testing I developed a soft, water-proof bag that can be folded and rolled.
