Design of Modular Agricultural Materials Using Regenerated Pineapple Agricultural Waste

🍍 Design of Modular Agricultural Materials Using Regenerated Pineapple Agricultural Waste

Led by Tune n Turn Co., Ltd., this development embodies agricultural circular design and a sustainability approach that enables nature and human practices to coexist.

Design Concept

This project begins with a simple belief:“resources can be found in agricultural waste, and solutions can be found in the fields themselves.”

By recovering large quantities of pineapple leaves left after harvest, we developed an environmentally friendly and highly functional modular agricultural material system — proving that what once burdened farmers can be transformed into tools that support them.

Modular Applications

✓ Fully biodegradable agricultural mulch film

Protects crops and soil while eliminating the disposal burden of single-use plastics.

✓ Fruit-protection bags for thinning and orchard management

Designed to reduce fruit damage and enhance cultivation efficiency.

✓ Scalable material platform for multiple agricultural applications

Applicable to packaging, seedling tools, and value-added agricultural containers — expanding the regenerative potential of pineapple residues through design.

Together, these innovations demonstrate that agricultural waste is not the end of a cycle —but the beginning of a new one.Through material regeneration and modular design, pineapple farming residues return to the land in a new form, supporting agriculture rather than burdening it.

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♻️Material Origin & Properties

The material originates from pineapple leaf agricultural waste.Through natural fiber separation and blending with plant-based starch, it is processed into biodegradable pineapple fiber pellets with the following advantages:

• Plastic-free, naturally decomposes in 3–9 months when buried in soil

No long-term residue and no environmental burden.

• No incineration or waste transport required — returns directly to the farmland

Designed to complete its cycle where it came from.

• Friendly to crops and farmers

Supporting agricultural productivity while reducing resource and labor pressure.

🌱 Modular Application — Example

🔹 Pineapple Fiber Agricultural Mulch Film

A sustainable alternative to traditional plastic mulch films, providing soil-warming and weed-suppression functions while eliminating post-season disposal challenges.

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• 🌱 Modular Applications

  🔹 Pineapple Fiber Agricultural Mulch Film

  A sustainable alternative to traditional plastic mulch films, delivering soil-warming and weed-suppression functions while eliminating post-season disposal burdens.

  • Modular sizing adapts to different field layouts and crop configurations

  • After use, the film can be tilled directly into the soil to decompose naturally

  🔹 Pineapple Fiber Fruit-Protection Bags

  Designed for orchard thinning and crop protection with both practicality and sustainability in mind.

  • Breathable, UV-resistant, and insect-repellent

  • Applicable to pineapples, mangoes, pomelos, and other fruit crops

  • Modular design supports high-volume field operations and easy on-site replacement

  🧩 Modular Design Strategy

  All agricultural materials are developed through a system-design approach, enabling:

  • Flexible integration of materials, dimensions, and field usage scenarios

  • Support for different cultivation seasons and crop management needs

  • Compatibility with existing agricultural tools, minimizing transition costs for farmers

  🌍 Environmental & Social Value

  • Reduces the use of plastic agricultural supplies, lowering soil and air pollution from disposal and burning

  • Activates agricultural waste as a valuable local resource, reinforcing regional circularity

  • Provides farming environments with practical, adjustable, and eco-friendly tools

  • Aligned with ESG goals, circular economy principles, and the transition toward green agriculture

  🏆 Recognition & Achievements

  The modular system has been honored with:

  • 2nd Place — 2025 Environmental Care & Sustainable Design Competition

  • 2025 iF Design Award — Social Impact Prize (Germany)