My hometown Kunming, known as the "City of Eternal Spring," hosts Asia's largest flower market. Despite the market's vibrancy, approximately 40% of flower production is wasted due to the short lifespan of cut flowers. This project draws attention to the environmental impact of this waste and proposes a new solution by repurposing flowers for biodegradable products.
The practice of using flowers in funerals is common, yet often leads to additional waste when the flowers are discarded after ceremonies. Recognizing the composting potential of flowers, I aim to explore their transformation into sustainable burial attire.
The central concept of this project is to utilize floral waste to create biodegradable burial garments that enrich the soil. This approach not only reduces landfill waste but also integrates the beauty and symbolism of flowers into sustainable death care practices. When the flowers decompose, they return to the earth accompanying the deceased person and gift their essence to the soil, becoming nourishments for future blooms.
