CirCrop is a multi-functional seedling tray made of agricultural waste and recycled pulp. Its hard shell can protect crops from pests and animals in the early stage of growth and causes crop necrosis, and also protects crops from damage during planting by humans, thereby extending the survival of crops. CirCrop is suitable for various planting environments, not only for soil seedlings but also for greenhouse seedlings. And its modular design is more convenient for stacking, storage, and access. CriCrop not only decomposes naturally in the soil after planting but also can be converted into nutrients to help crops grow, thereby achieving a closed-loop and creating zero waste.

Existing Problems:

Agriculture has always been an important part of human life. The agricultural waste generated after planting can be divided into Biological Agricultural Waste" and "Non-biological Agricultural Waste". According to EU statistics, about 700 million tons of agricultural waste is generated every year. Non-biological Agricultural Waste generally refers to plastic products, if these plastic products are not properly disposed of after planting, it will not only affect the growth of crops but also harm the entire planting environment and human health. Although Biological Agricultural Waste is a substance that can be decomposed naturally, it is not only harmless to the environment but can also be used as a nutrient to help crops grow. So how to convert such a huge waste into useful resources and have a positive impact is a problem that human beings should face and think about.

Design Information:

CirCrop is a multi-functional seedling tray made of agricultural waste and recycled pulp. Its hard shell can protect crops from pests and animals in the early stage of growth and causes crop necrosis, and also protects crops from damage during planting by humans, thereby extending the survival of crops. CirCrop is suitable for various planting environments, not only for soil seedlings but also for greenhouse seedlings. And its modular design is more convenient for stacking, storage, and access. CriCrop not only decomposes naturally in the soil after planting but also can be converted into nutrients to help crops grow, thereby achieving a closed-loop and creating zero waste.

Using Process:

Step1: Choose a suitable seedling tray according to the field.

Step2: Put in crop protection shell.

Step3: Carry out the first filling.

Step4: Poke holes in each seedling hole.

Step5: Inject the seeds of the crops into the seedling holes.

Step6: Carry out a second fill to cover the seeds.

Material Information:

1. Straw Fiber & Rice Husk- Straw Fibers and Rice Husk can not only provide soil organic after treatment, and the nutrients released after their decomposition can supply soil nutrients, but also have the function of regulating soil temperature, which can improve the growth environment of crop roots and enhance crop growth.

2. Straw Fiber & Recycled -

The recycled pulp can not only decompose naturally in the soil but also increase its stability and durability when combined with straw fibers, thereby increasing the service life of the product.

Circular Process:

The existing linear economy is mostly "Take", "Make", and finally discarding and causing "Waste" and pollution. CriCrop adds consideration to the natural environment in this economic model, thereby creating a more "restorative" and "regenerative". Circular economy, and through such a closed cycle system, the waste can be recycled indefinitely, creating a real zero waste.

Step1: Agricultural waste generated after harvest crops are planted.

Step2: Process its agricultural waste to produce CirCrop.

Step3: Put CirCrop into crops, and it decomposes naturally to help crops grow.

Step4: Harvest the crops after they have grown.