Cupcrete پیپر کپس سے گرین کنکریٹ by Samira and Sepideh Kharazan is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award کانسی انعام in پائیدار مصنوعات، منصوبے اور سبز ڈیزائن Competition Category.
کانسیپائیدار مصنوعات· 2024
Cupcrete پیپر کپس سے گرین کنکریٹ
by Samira and Sepideh Kharazan
Client: Heavenly
A' Design Award کانسی انعام Winner in پائیدار مصنوعات Category
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About Cupcrete پیپر کپس سے گرین کنکریٹ
یہ پراجیکٹ "Cupcrete" کو پیش کرتا ہے، جو ایک ماحول دوست مواد ہے جسے دو بہنوں نے کاغذی کپوں کی ری سائیکلنگ کے حل کے طور پر تیار کیا ہے۔ اسے سیمنٹ کو ری سائیکل شدہ کاغذی کپوں اور پانی کے ساتھ ملا کر ایک سیال مرکب بنایا جاتا ہے، جسے سانچوں میں ڈالا جاتا ہے اور خشک ہونے کے بعد یہ اینٹوں، ٹائلوں، پینلز، فرنیچر اور لوازمات میں تبدیل ہو جاتا ہے۔ Cupcrete ہلکے وزن کا ہے، صوتی اور حرارتی موصلیت فراہم کرتا ہے، لاگت میں کمی کرتا ہے، اور اہم ماحولیاتی فوائد پیش کرتا ہے۔
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award کانسی انعام
Cupcrete پیپر کپس سے گرین کنکریٹ A' Design Award کانسی انعام کا فاتح ہے، جو ان ممتاز ڈیزائنز کو دیا جانے والا انتہائی باوقار اعتراف ہے جو تخلیقی صلاحیت، چالاکی اور ذہانت سے پہچانے جاتے ہیں۔ کانسی کے فاتحین نہایت ماہرانہ اور حیرت انگیز طور پر تخلیقی نمونے ہیں جو اپنے ڈیزائنرز کے وسیع تجربے، تخیل اور ذہانت کی تصدیق کرتے ہیں۔ Cupcrete پیپر کپس سے گرین کنکریٹ سے توقع کی جاتی ہے کہ وہ ایک نہایت قدر کی جانے والی، سراہی جانے والی اور عزیز شے ہوگا جو قابل ذکر حد تک پیشہ ورانہ اور جدید ہے۔ A' Design Award کانسی انعام جیتنے والا یہ ڈیزائن فن، سائنس، ڈیزائن اور ٹیکنالوجی میں بہترین طریقوں کو شامل کرتا ہے اور تفصیلات پر توجہ میں ممتاز ہے۔ Cupcrete پیپر کپس سے گرین کنکریٹ ضروریات کو خوبصورتی سے پورا کرتا، خواہشات کو چھوتا، جذبات کو مسحور کرتا اور تجسس کو اپیل کرتا ہے۔
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- Cupcrete represents an environmentally friendly variant of concrete crafted from recycled paper cups and Portland cement. Through a novel process for recycling paper cup waste, we have generated a new material akin to cotton, to formulate a green concrete dubbed 'Cupcrete'. This methodology offers an ecological solution for mitigating the consumption of natural resources and reducing waste production. The versatility of Cupcrete allows for numerous potential variations.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Cupcrete is formulated by combining cement, shredded paper cups, and sand (if required), which are then mixed with water to create a fluid mixture. This mixture is subsequently poured into blocks or panels and allowed to dry. Cupcrete offers lightweight construction and demonstrates outstanding acoustic and thermal insulation properties. It is distinguished by its cost-effectiveness, sustainability, and notable characteristics such as high ductility, energy absorption capacity, and low density.
- Tags
- global warming, papercups waste, sustanable, upcycle, recycle, concrete, new material, innovation, construction, green
- Production Technology
- After the upcycling process of paper cups, which are transformed into a cotton-like material, this substance can then be blended with other recycled or sustainable materials such as cement, sand, or recycled textile fibers to enhance its strength and durability. Essentially, the constituents, when mixed in different proportions, produce concrete with varying properties, making it a versatile material for buildings, furniture, and accessories.
- Design Challenge
- The toughest aspect of the research was turning cups into a cotton-like material, mainly done at home. Another major challenge is properly collecting and sorting waste at the city level, requiring coordination with bureaucracy and adherence to local regulations. Collaborating with municipal authorities or relevant organizations is essential for program implementation. To address these challenges, we've developed smart bins for municipal presentation. This initiative aims to enhance city recycling and waste management efforts.
- Research
- This abstract explores the transformation of paper cups into reusable options to address environmental issues.
Cupcrete is formulated by combining cement, shredded paper cups, and sand (if required), which are then mixed with water to create a fluid mixture. This mixture is subsequently poured into blocks or panels and allowed to dry.
With parental support, especially from our mother, a solution was found through thorough examination. Motivated by sustainability, the study delves into technical details such as cup materials and recycling challenges.
It emphasizes innovative approaches like upcycling to reduce paper cup waste and promote sustainability.
It's super light and keeps noise and heat out of buildings. You can use it for walls, floors, even furniture! It's awesome because it's eco-friendly and saves resources. It works better than regular concrete because it's lighter, cheaper, and better for the environment.
Currently, we are engaging an Italian engineering team to work on obtaining detailed properties of this concrete. - Inspiration
- This project, sparked by a TV program, addresses the environmental impact of paper cups. Despite being labeled recyclable, less than 1% of paper coffee cups are actually recycled due to the polyethylene coating inside. This is because of the complexities of separating plastic from paper during recycling, coupled with the high costs involved. Over 269 billion cups (weighing as much as one million elephants) end up in landfills yearly, taking over 20 years to decompose and releasing harmful pollutants.
- Project Duration
- This project commenced in September 2022 in Milan and concluded in June 2023, also in Milan.
- Operation Flow
- Cupcrete is like the magic of turning paper cup waste into concrete! Just mix it up with cement and water, pour it into molds, and watch it transform. It's incredibly lightweight yet strong, keeping buildings quiet and cool. From walls to floors, even furniture, Cupcrete does it all! What's truly awesome is its eco-friendly nature, saving precious resources with every use. It outshines regular concrete with its lighter weight, lower cost, and superior environmental benefits. It's not just concrete; it's a revolution in building with heart and conscience.
- Team Members
- Samira Kharazan
Sepideh Kharazan - Image Credits
- Main Image #1: Samira Kharazan, 2024.
Image #1 : Samira Kharazan, 2024.
Image #2 : Samira Kharazan, 2024.
Image #3 : Samira Kharazan, 2024.
Image #4 : Samira Kharazan, 2024.
Image #5 : Samira Kharazan, 2024.
Video : Samira Kharazan, 2024.
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