This plastic bag is made of polyvinyl alcohol, a synthetic material, and food additives. It is completely water-soluble. This is achieved by adding a hydrophilic group to the polymer chain, which increases the water solubility of the material. The bag can be completely dissolved within five minutes, producing a harmless and environmentally safe milky-white liquid.
Statement by the Jury
The Water-Soluble Plastic Bag convinces as a solution that cleverly combines important bag properties, such as tear resistance and stability, with improved environmental sustainability.
Credits
Manufacturer:
Dongguan Fantexi Smart Technology, Dongguan, China
In-house design:
Huicong Chen, Xiaocong Chen, Shanshan Lin, Jiaojie He