"Comfert"- A Sustainable Gardening Revolution of an Integrated Compostable Pot and Fertiliser Inserter
Household gardening is perceived as a positive factor in a greener planet, fruitful community, and human well-being. However, contemporary gardening tools and solutions such as plastic planting pots and conventional fertilisers are one of the causes of today’s environmental crisis. It can produce soil pollution, landfill waste, greenhouse emissions, and health risks. Moreover, these tools are often complicated and time-consuming to be incorporated into gardening routines. Therefore, there is an emergence of innovating a sustainable but practical gardening solution that could potentially mitigate adverse environmental effects, streamline gardening practices and cultivate a community of healthy gardening practices. This paper will propose a novel hybrid gardening product called “Comfert”- the seamless integration of a compostable pot and fertiliser inserter. Comfert is developed with biodegradable materials that are naturally derived and without any plastic contents and harsh chemicals. This innovation strives to tackle environmental and functionality issues by enabling gardeners to have a hassle and mess-free gardening experience while actively protecting Mother Nature. The findings show that Comfert can improve gardening practices significantly and supports the growth of all plants. Simultaneously, it reduces a considerable amount of surplus waste and pollutants thanks to its unique design and eco-friendly formulation. The commercialisation potential is promising as the target market of this easy-to-use, eco-friendly product is household gardening enthusiasts, sustainable advocates, and even gardening newbies who want to enhance and improve their gardening practices while saving the earth one step at a time.
Publication Details
- Journal
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Published
- 2024-10-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13888317
- Primary Topic
- Composting and Vermicomposting Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00