Bamboo and agri-fibers for disposable food packaging

The Government of Canada looks to phase out single use, non-biodgradeable plastics starting in 2021. There is little comparative information for Canadian vendors and consumers on the true sustainability of even so-called ‘green’ packages. The project aims to examine the potential for manufacturing of fully, and safely compostable takeout food containers using Canadian agri-fibres and other high-performance non-wood fibres such as bamboo. The project will gather critical knowledge about the properties and suitability of various non-wood fibres for moulded pulp containers. It will formulate, fabricate and test prototype products developed in BC. The project will also survey and evaluate the local and wider market for disposable takeout food packaging products.

Faculty Supervisor:

Chunping Dai

Student:

Partner:

Bambooers Lifestyle Concept Ltd

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Agriculture

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program: