INXECT SUIT
A wearable regenerative suit
that breaks down toxic plastic and
turn into edible protein
GLOBAL CHALLENGE 1:
PLASTIC POLLUTION
Plastic waste harms life through ingestion and entanglement. It damages ecosystems and causes the death of a wide range of species. Plastics take hundreds of years to break down, persisting in the environment and continuing to cause harm. Plastic pollution is not limited to coastal areas; but spreads across entire ocean basins, affecting remote and pristine ecosystems.
In 2050 the oceans will weigh more in plastic than in fish
Plastic waste harms life through ingestion and entanglement. It damages ecosystems and causes the death of a wide range of species. Plastics take hundreds of years to break down, persisting in the environment and continuing to cause harm. Plastic pollution is not limited to coastal areas; but spreads across entire ocean basins, affecting remote and pristine ecosystems.
GLOBAL CHALLENGE 2:
FOOD SCARCITY
By 2050 the global food production needs to increase by 70%
Conventional protein production, primarily through livestock farming, relies heavily on land, water, and energy resources while contributing to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and overuse of antibiotics. This unsustainable approach is not only environmentally damaging but also less efficient in meeting the rising global demand for protein as the world's population grows.
Mealworms:
Protein rich larvae that can break down toxic plastic
Mealworms are the larvae of the Darkling beetle. During its larvae phase it has the ability to eat and digest toxic plastic harmlessly, turning the plastic into energy that is utilized for physical growth and colonial expansion. Mealworms are among the most sustainable alternatives to conventional protein sources for human consumption , as they are high in protein and leave a low carbon footprint.