A Material Studies on Disposable Wooden Chopsticks
Offering sustainable solutions by upcycling and creating new forms
The project seeks to address the growing problem of disposable waste generated from delivery services in the aftermath of the global pandemic, with a particular focus on the disposal of wooden chopsticks. Disposable wooden chopsticks are a significant source of waste due to their short lifespan, but these items tend to be easily ignored. The main objective of the project is to provide a sustainable solution using disposable wooden chopsticks that are discarded during the delivery service process. New solutions range from upcycling ideas to creating new forms. The experimentation was conducted using sawdust as a substitute for disposable wooden chopsticks to allow sufficient time for experimentation. The study explores the possibility of upcycling through three experimental methods, including mixing at room temperature, boiling, and extracting liquid after mixing sliced sawdust with various adhesive materials.
