REINVENT: COMPOSITE SOSTENIBLE PARA EMBALAJE

The consumption habits of people over the years have led to a significant environmental impact. In the pursuit of development that is less harmful to the environment, one possible alternative is the development of composites that include plant-based products in their composition. Thus, this project discusses the use of sugarcane bagasse with lignin-based resin in a composite, applied to a new packaging design solution. The obtained composites used a medium granulometric fraction of sugarcane bagasse, bound with 30% ligninbased resin/particles, and manufactured in a pressing cycle of: 3 t, 100ºC, 10 min, achieved with an average density of 750 kg/m³. Workability tests were conducted in laboratories, such as processing, drilling, and sanding, which presented satisfactory results that allow the applicability of the composite. The material obtained proved to be light, resistant, with satisfactory texture and appearance. A brainstorming session was conducted on the application of the composite, and it was decided to apply it in packaging for higher value-added products .The prototype, called Reinvente, has a rustic look, practicality, versatility, and easy handling. A survey was conducted with a group of people to validate the prototype. Therefore, it was observed that the composite is an excellent alternative material to be used in the creation of bioengineering projects and interior design, combining aspects of innovation and the environment.