Marimask Biodegradable Mask by Yawen Chen |
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| DESIGN NAME: Marimask PRIMARY FUNCTION: Biodegradable Mask INSPIRATION: Every month that the planet faces the coronavirus, an estimated 200 billion disposable face masks are being disposed of and entering rivers and oceans. These synthetic PPE items can hurt marine life by entangling them with straps, polluting the environment with their Non-biodegradable material. Cutting straps is a proper way to discard the masks. However, only less than 20% of people know it. UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Marimask is a face mask with easy-cutting straps. It guides people to click the button, which can easily cut off the mask straps, aiming to reduce the risk of marine life strangled by masks. Being made of Biodegradable Materials, it can be degraded and composted later after use. OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: People can learn the significance of cutting mask straps to save marine life from Marimask’s package. When they run out of the mask, they can click the button and the mask straps will be cut off. And then they can throw it in a dustbin. The mask will be biodegraded in soil or seawater, which is environmentally and sustainable. PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: The project started in December 2022 and finished in February 2023 in Guangzhou. |
PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: Marimask and its package are made of seaweed-based materials, which can be biodegraded in soil or seawater. The seaweed fiber added to the mask has an antibacterial effect because it will form a weak acid environment rich in sodium and calcium ions, where bacteria cannot survive. Additionally, the filter efficiency of the mask reaches the standard of KN95. SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: 150mm x 100mm x 5mm TAGS: Face mask, Ocean protection, Marine life, Degradable materials, Sustainable design RESEARCH ABSTRACT: Abstract Research types- Interpreting research. Purpose- The pollution of discarded masks has become a huge threat to marine life. However, little design has provided a practical way to solve this problem. This work aims to remind people to cut the straps when discarding masks and make this behavior more natural and efficient. Design/methodology/a CHALLENGE: The most difficult part of the design process is selecting the appropriate structure to enable people to cut the straps in a natural and efficient way. Finally, we chose the Push-button structure, which makes the action of cutting the straps consistent with that of removing the mask, which is easy and convenient. Additionally, we innovatively use the seaweed-based materials that can be degraded and composted later after use to add more value of environmental protection. ADDED DATE: 2023-02-28 14:52:47 TEAM MEMBERS (4) : Yawen Chen, Xiaofeng Wu, Lixuan Zhao and Angchi Huang IMAGE CREDITS: Yawen Chen, 2022. |
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Marimask Biodegradable Mask by Yawen Chen is Winner in Disposable and Single-Use Product Design Category, 2022 - 2023.· Press Members: Login or Register to request an exclusive interview with Yawen Chen. · Click here to register inorder to view the profile and other works by Yawen Chen. |
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