Madelyn Lammert

Compostable Food Packaging

Challenge

Reimage single use plastic articles (plates, bowls, cups, lids) commonly used in Quick Service Restaurants and other Food Service Environments

Constraints

  • Utilize thermoforming to create the product
  • Wall thickness after thermoforming must be between .004″ and .010″ in order to remain compostable in an industrial composting facility

Ideation

Focus on form, function, and structural integrity
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Prototyping

3D Printed Molds

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Shape Exploration

Investigated the strength of a faceted form versus a spherical form

Thermoforming

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Lid and bottom are able to nest together.

The indention on the lid allows them to also stack, aiding multiple containers to stack on top of each other.

Recommendations

  • Add ridges/indents closer to connection areas to reduce flexing and add strength
  • Texture to the tab area and lip for easier grip when opening and closing container