Perennial Symbiosis

Category: Visual Art, New Media

The production of palm leaves pots is aligned with the concept of waste to wealth. The idea of the “Development of Palm Leaves Pot” was one of the ways to reduce organic waste and overcome pollution problems. The novelty of this product is that the pot is produced without the need for a heat press and uses only two plastic pots of different diameters as the moulds. While growing, the plants can absorb some nutrients from the pot itself. The pots can last more than 30 days, sufficient for the seeds to develop into young plants. Once the plant is ready for field growth, the pot can be planted directly into the soil hence minimising root damage to the plant.

This Palm Leaves Pot is an excellent convergence of its serving convenience and biodegradability. The pot contains some nutrients for commercial purposes, or it can be added with extra growth chemicals during the moulding process. Hence, this pot can be decomposed by bacteria or other living organisms, which directly leads to no pollution produced. The team comprises five Diploma in Science students and is assisted by a lecturer from the Faculty of Applied Science, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Sarawak.