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The product will be a coconut soil “block” which in terms of density will allow pushing stems through it but will be stable enough to hold and create flower arrangements. An ecological preferred alternative to Floral Foam
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The most common product used for flower arrangements is termed “Floral Foam”. It is very versatile and easy to use. However, according to the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) of the biggest producer, this product is a plastic foam, it may be irritating to eyes, skin, and respiratory tract, may contain formaldehyde and/or carbon black, and prolonged exposure may cause cancer.
A product that is based on synthetic foams (probably Petroleum based), does not biodegrade, and can cause the above health problems, is not a sustainable product.
Alternatives to Floral Foam do exist but they are not as versatile or convenient to use as Floral Foam.
The proposed product will be a coconut soil “block” which in terms of density will allow pushing stems through it but will be stable enough to hold them in place. Two potential alternatives can be developed based on coconut soil: a manufactured block to be sold as a ready-to-use product, and an expandable product sold compressed.
Coconut soil “block” – this product will be manufactured using coconut soil in combination with natural adhesives or starch to achieve the correct density to be able to hold stems in place. Like the Floral Foam, the product could be cut to any size by the user. As the product is intended to be used with water, the expandability properties of the coconut soil could be enhanced to provide an even better “hold” to the stems.
Expandable coconut “foam” - this product will be based on compressed coconut soil that after contact with water will expand to a form and a density that can support stems and flower arrangements. To achieve the required density the expanding coconut soil will have to be confined by a “box”, mold, or a bag that will maintain the necessary density.
The coconut soil product will be biodegradable and will not have any of the above health risks of the Floral Foam.
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Good idea, Oferbendov! I'm sure that with the coco-soil product, the process too will be easier than what is shown below: Process of using regular floral foam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tf8BPkmKRIU Good luck!
Dear Participant! Thank you for sending your idea. And what such you expand your solution with new suggestions, informations, etc. to improve for their final solution?
Dear Participant! Thank you for sending your idea. And what such you expand your solution with new suggestions, informations, etc. to improve for your final solution?
Dear Celia I apologize but I do not understand the question/request. Can you please explain or rewrite? Thanks Ofer
Dear Participant From your idea you can go thinking how to improve the final solution. Do not forget that the challenge there is some phases. And then you should add some improvements or changes to become more and more its attractive. Thank you Célia
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