Common Ground: Creating Impact without Leaving One

I always believe that a sustainable future is for everyone and everywhere, hence it can start with everyday activity. My proposal for the market 2.0 focuses on eliminating the burdensome plastic-centric packaging, excess food, and promotional leaflets that are currently not circular thus haunts many of the traditional markets around the world. The solution to this comes in the form of a market interspersed with bamboo farms. The bamboo -as one of the plants with the highest growth rate- can produce leaves suitable for single use and quick disposable packaging, while the stems are a suitable material for plates, baskets, and other shopping-supporting equipment. 

One third of the market areas are dedicated for upcycling stalls that focus on repairing customer’s needs, while also providing the bamboo-based utensils. This extensive bamboo plantation catches direct sunlight while also shading the surrounding stalls, watered by rainwater gathered from the roof, and is fertilized from the residue of a series of biogas digesters. Cooking activities are fueled by gas coming from digested excess food and dry leaves while promotional posters and leaflets are made from recycled cardboard and paper packaging.