Transforming durian husks into biodegradable oil spill cleanup pads
We solve two problems at once: farmers get paid for waste that was previously burned or dumped, and environmental cleanup crews get an eco-friendly alternative to toxic chemical dispersants. Every pad sold puts money directly in Southeast Asian farmers' pockets.
Watching an oil-slicked coastline being cleaned by what looks like brown cardboard pads that start breaking down within weeks - no secondary pollution, no hazmat suits required, and knowing every pound sold puts money directly in Southeast Asian farmers' pockets.