Packioli by Alara Ertenü

Let’s talk about packaging and cosmetics with a new project, Packioli, a water-resistant biodegradable packaging for commercial soaps, designed by Alara Ertenü, an industrial design student at İzmir Ekonomi Üniversitesi, Turkey.

The goals behind the project are to eliminate plastic packaging and meet the hygiene, logistics, and endurance needs of soap brands. With Packioli, Alara has not only managed to meet those needs, but has also created a biodegradable and water-resistant packaging that also reduces the huge volume of artichoke and pea pod waste regularly produced in western Turkey. The reason? The final packaging is made from two different bioplastics, one made with artichoke stems and leaves and the other with pea pods.

With its sealed edges and compatibility with production methods such as heat sealing, the zero-waste packaging Packioli aims to compete with existing plastic packaging in the market. It’s resistant to dirt and dust and in term of water resistance, Packioli can last up to one week in contact with water and biodegrades within 10 to 15 days. The project features an easy-tear opening and is dyed with chemical-free plant dyes, specifically, beetroot and turmeric. Its surface finish is suitable for printing and bioprinting.

For more information about Packioli, follow Alara Ertenü on her Instagram profile! Image by Alara Ertenü