Vermis: Vermicompost Bin (WIP)
Unlock the Power of the Worm.
Specific description TBD
The Ask:
"Explore various systems and categories that relate to food to develop an innovative product that is designed sustainably and/or addresses a sustainability issue."
The Answer:
Vermis: A compost bin that simplifies the vermicomposting process, enhancing user convenience and lowering the barrier of entry for the layman American.
Skills Developed:
- User Research + Design Thinking
- Design Visualization
The Problem
Food Waste: Why Care
Food waste accounts for roughly 8% of total global greenhouse gas emissions, with the US wasting approximately 30-40% of its food supply annually. That equates to about 88.7 million tons of food, or roughly 38% of the country's total food supply, or 150,000 tons per day.
Proposal
How Can We Provide Comprehensive Food & Compost Education to the Layman American to Promote Sustainable Practices?
Context
What is Vermicomopsting?
Vermicomposting is a composting method that uses worms to break down food waste into nutrient-rich compost.
As the worms consume waste, their manure, or castings, enrich soil with beneficial microbes and nutrients, efficiently recycling organic waste and creating valuable soil.
Vermicomposting Process
How Does it Work?
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Setup Compost Bin
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Prepare Bedding
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Introduce Worms
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Feed Worms
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Maintain + Adjust Conditions
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Harvest + Use Compost
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Worm Tea (Liquid Compost)
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Worm Castings (Solid Compost)
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Repeat Steps 4-6
Context
Why Use it?
Vermicomposting is an eco-friendly way to recycle waste, enrich soil, and boost plant growth, even in small indoor spaces and urban areas.
It yields nutrient-rich compost, improves soil structure, and reduces landfill waste, making it a sustainable and convenient option for many.
Proposal
Design Opportunity.
A compost bin that simplifies the vermicomposting process, enhancing user convenience and lowering the barrier of entry for layman Americans, especially those in an urban or suburban setting.
A direction that emphasizes easy, passive monitoring of temperature + moisture, proper aeration + odor reduction, & compact design.
Preliminary Ideas
Initial Sketching.
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