Kaarni
2020
KAARNI is a biodegradable food container made out of willow bark fibres. The plate is water-resistant, easily compostable and a great Finnish option for a disposable container. KAARNI was created in a multidisciplinary team that combined design and chemical engineering skills together. Material research has been acting a big role in this project among market research and product development. This plate is a convenient and sustainable option for all kinds of events where cocktail plates are needed.
TEAM Eveliina Juuri, Sanna-Liisa Järvelä and Jinze Dou
AWARD 2nd price in Wood U Make it Happen Innovation contest, organized by Finnish Wood Industries
EXHIBITIONS Habitare Furniture fair 2017
MATERIALS Willow bark fibres and beeswax
Kaarni plate is made out of willow bark fibers
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Without coating and with a beeswax coating
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Kaarni is easy to hold
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Kaarni contains only natural ingredients and it's compostable
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Kaarni is a convenient plate option for cocktail parties and outdoor events
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Willow bark fiber bundles before molding
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Plates are designed so that they are easy to pile
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Different coating options – coating affects the color
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Inherent color of willow bark fibers – no bleaching
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Kaarni in Habitare 2017 in CHEMARTS stand
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