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Ecoplant Rescue Pots,  | International Design Awards Winners
Ecoplant Rescue Pots,  | International Design Awards Winners
Ecoplant Rescue Pots,  | International Design Awards Winners
Ecoplant Rescue Pots,  | International Design Awards Winners
Ecoplant Rescue Pots,  | International Design Awards Winners
Ecoplant Rescue Pots,  | International Design Awards Winners

Ecoplant Rescue Pots

UniversityThe Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Lead DesignersLinyuan Dong, Jingyi Wang, Tianyue Chen, Ziwei Wang & Naijia Zhang
Design TeamZiwei Wang&Naijia Zhang
Project LocationChina
Prize(s)Gold in Eco / Green Design / Products for Urban Sustainability
Entry Description

The "Ecoplant Rescue Pots" is a regenerative system that repurposes discarded urban plants using biodegradable seed paper. Seasonal plants from greenbelts are often discarded with non-degradable pots, causing pollution. We transplant them into seed paper pots, forming modular adoption stations. After adoption, users bury the plant and paper together; the plant decomposes into nutrients, and seeds sprout, creating a life-to-life cycle. Each plant’s end marks a new beginning. Blind-box native seeds add exploration fun. Stations placed in public spaces maximize coverage, reduce waste, and promote