SUNFLOWER ENTREPRISE I
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see PART I
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Focusing on the transformation of bio-matter, this project explores the potential of sunflower leftovers to create new applications and prototypes embedded in sustainable, innovative production systems.
Sunflowers are commonly farmed to produce oil, seeds or bio-fuel. After pressing the oil out, a part can be used as animal feed but most of the crop goes to waste. The stalk’s foamy structure, the strong fiber of the bark or the flower’s dark brown proteins are left behind. These agro-wastes can be valuable resources to produce novel biomaterials.
Based on scientific papers (Marechal & Rigal, 1999) (Evon et al., 2014) (Rouilly et al., 2006) a system of bio-material using exclusively Sunflower by-products has been designed and developed. No PLA or binder, no toxic varnish, we make use only of the ingredients provided by the Sunflower crop. The presscake - left after pressing the Sunflower oil out of the seeds - is turned into a waterbased glue and vegetal leather. The stalk is harvested and the bark is separated from the marrow. The bark's fibers are heat pressed into hardboard while the marrow is shaped into an aggregate, a natural alternative to polystyrene. These different bio-materials can be coated with Sunflower varnish improve their resistance to water.
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concept & design by studio Thomas Vailly for Atelier Luma
In collaboration the INRA/INP-ENSIACET, A. Rouilly & P. Evon
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Made possible with the generous funding from the Luma Foundation and Stimuleringsfond creative industrie
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Presskit download
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