Cupcrete
The design addresses challenges in paper cup recycling by introducing a novel method to create a new eco-green material called Cupcrete, developed by two sisters. It is formulated by blending cement with shredded paper cups, which are then mixed with water to form a fluid mixture. This mixture is poured into molds and left to dry, transforming into bricks, tiles, panels, furniture, and home accessories. The design offers lightweight construction and boasts acoustic and thermal insulation properties, along with reduced cost and superior environmental advantages.
Cupcrete Papercups to Concrete by Samira & Sepideh Kharazan was selected as a grand example of industrial design by the A' Design Awards. Cupcrete Papercups to Concrete received the Bronze A' Design Award in Sustainable Products, Projects and Green Design in 2024. The A' Sustainable Products, Projects and Green Design Award is a highly prestigious, international, juried design award that celebrates superior design of sustainable projects, environment friendly designs, recycled, upcycled, bio-degradable products, Energy-Efficient appliances and more.
