ALPISTO: BIODEGRADABLE BIOTEXT
Sustainable fashion accessory
ALPISTO is a durable, functional bag made from a new biodegradable biotextile derived from canary seed husk waste. The project targets consumers interested in sustainable fashion and solves the problem of using synthetic materials in accessories. It promotes a circular design model by repurposing agricultural waste, using low-energy artisanal manufacturing, and ensuring the final product is fully compostable and recyclable.
Company/Institution
Institución Universitaria Bellas Artes y Ciencias de Bolívar
Institución Universitaria Bellas Artes y Ciencias de Bolívar (UNIBAC), in Cartagena
(Colombia), trains creative, critical, and socially responsible professionals. It integrates art,
design, communication, and science as tools for cultural transformation and the
sustainable development of the Colombian Caribbean. Through programs in music, arts,
design, and communication, it promotes innovation, research, and dialogue between
tradition and contemporaneity.
Country
Colombia
Designer(s)
Justin Enrique Orozco García - Marielis Guerrero Padilla
Designer Profiles: Justin Orozco and Marielis Guerrero form a team of industrial designers committed to sustainability and material innovation. Their work focuses on creating biomaterials and designs that integrate aesthetics, functionality, and environmental awareness. Through an experimental approach, they seek to redefine the boundaries of design, exploring new possibilities for a more responsible and creative future.