Der biologische Topf

Without learning how to cultivate plants, mankind would not have been able to develop and survive. But today’s urban residents have no awareness of these natural cycles. Instead, their plants come from the supermarket or the DIY store and are grown in disposable plastic pots. Would it make a difference if a totally different material was used for these pots?

In this project new kinds of organic pots and pads were developed for plant growing. They are composed primarily of organic waste, in particular vegetable peels, which act as a fertiliser and break down naturally over time. Through a new technique, making use of lecithin foam, the organic material gains increased strength and stability.

The pads are suited for use as a growing substrate for seeds, and can also be used as a kind of instant fertiliser. A pot made from this material contributes directly to the growth of the plant and can even be dug into the ground with the seedling, where it will decompose and return to the natural nutrient cycle of the soil. Used in this way, the pots can help raise awareness of natural cycles, and strengthen our relationship to the earth and its produce.