Description:FIELD OF DISCLOSURE
[0001] The present disclosure relates generally relates to a biodegradable bottle, more specifically, relates to a biodegradable bottle with moisture-triggered plantable seed capsule.
BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE
[0002] A biodegradable bottle is designed to decompose naturally over time, reducing its environmental impact compared to traditional plastic bottles, which can take hundreds of years to break down. These bottles are made from materials that can break down when exposed to natural elements such as sunlight, moisture, and air.
[0003] While biodegradable bottles offer a promising solution to reduce plastic waste, they also come with a range of drawbacks and challenges that must be considered. These issues can affect their overall effectiveness, environmental benefits, and practical implementation. One of the major drawbacks of biodegradable bottles is that they often require specific environmental conditions to break down efficiently. Without access to these specific environmental conditions, biodegradable bottles may not degrade as intended. In many places, composting infrastructure is limited, which means that these bottles could still end up in landfills, where they decompose very slowly, if at all.
[0004] Biodegradable bottles tend to be more expensive to produce than traditional plastic bottles. This can make biodegradable bottles less affordable for manufacturers, and as a result, they are not as widely available to consumers. Additionally, many biodegradable plastics are not as durable or as flexible as conventional plastics, which can further limit their application in packaging or other uses.
[0005] Furthermore, the biodegradable bottles are suitable for all purposes. Many biodegradable plastics are less durable, which can be a significant limitation in certain applications. For example, biodegradable bottles may not be able to withstand high temperatures, moisture, or prolonged exposure to sunlight. This can make them impractical for some consumer goods or for products that require long shelf lives, such as beverages or cosmetics.
[0006] Although biodegradable bottles are designed to break down faster than traditional plastics, they may still not degrade quickly enough in landfill conditions. In many landfills, the lack of light, air, and moisture limits the breakdown of organic materials, including biodegradable plastics. This means that even biodegradable bottles can take years to break down in these environments, contributing to landfill waste rather than offering an immediate solution to the problem of plastic pollution. Also, these biodegradable bottles do not promote regeneration of the plants.
[0007] Therefore, there is need to develop a biodegradable bottle that is easily degradable in controlled manner within a span of months without leaving harmful residues. The biodegradable bottle needs to withstand high temperatures, moisture, or prolonged exposure to sunlight. The biodegradable bottle also integrates seeds that upon decomposition of the biodegradable bottles germinates creating a new plant. The bottle needs to ensure durability during usage while allowing controlled decomposition and seed germination upon disposal in soil.
[0008] Thus, in light of the above-stated discussion, there exists a need for a biodegradable bottle with moisture-triggered plantable seed capsule.
SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE
[0009] The following is a summary description of illustrative embodiments of the invention. It is provided as a preface to assist those skilled in the art to more rapidly assimilate the detailed design discussion which ensues and is not intended in any way to limit the scope of the claims which are appended hereto in order to particularly point out the invention.
[0010] According to illustrative embodiments, the present disclosure focuses on a biodegradable bottle with moisture-triggered plantable seed capsule which overcomes the above-mentioned disadvantages or provide the users with a useful or commercial choice.
[0011] An objective of the present disclosure is to develop a bottle that is biodegradable in nature decomposes within short duration of time.
[0012] Another objective of the present disclosure is to develop a bottle that is capable of holding a fluid or a powder.
[0013] Another objective of the present disclosure is to develop a bottle that is reusable.
[0014] Another objective of the present disclosure is develop a bottle that is capable of withstanding high temperatures, moisture, and prolonged exposure to sunlight.
[0015] Yet another objective of the present disclosure is to develop a bottle that is integrated with plant seed that germinates upon degradation of the bottle to promote reforestation.
[0016] In light of the above, in one aspect of the present disclosure, a biodegradable bottle with moisture-triggered plantable seed capsule is disclosed herein. The bottle comprises a molded inner vessel made up of a biodegradable material and having a first wall. The first wall includes an interior side and an exterior side. An inner chamber defined by the first wall, within which a product is stored. An opening is crafted at top portion of the inner vessel that is configured to receive the product. The bottle includes a molded outer vessel made up of the biodegradable material and having a second wall, wherein the second wall includes an inner side and an outer side. An outer chamber defined by the second wall and is configured to receive the inner vessel, wherein an aperture is crafted at the apex portion of the outer vessel to enable insertion of the inner vessel within the outer chamber and creating a gap between the first wall and the second wall. The bottle also includes a neck portion made up of the biodegradable material and configured to the top portion and the apex portion, tapering inward, wherein an attachment mechanism is configured to the external area of the neck portion to allow closure. The bottle also includes a base detachably attached to a bottom portion of the outer vessel and made up of the biodegradable material and integrated with a moisture-triggered plantable seed capsule. The moisture-triggered plantable seed capsule upon degradation of the bottle germinates to promote reforestation. The biodegradable material includes sugarcane pulp and recycled paper. The outer side of the outer vessel is coated with a plant-based biodegradable polymer to provide water resistance.
[0017] In one embodiment, the first wall is substantially parallel to the second wall.
[0018] In one embodiment, the air in the gap is removed to create a vacuum for providing insulation to the stored product.
[0019] In one embodiment, the outer vessel is attached to the inner vessel at an attachment location between the apex portion and the top portion.
[0020] In one embodiment, the internal area of the neck portion is configured to a stopper cap to seal the inner vessel in view of preventing leaks, contamination, or the loss of the stored product.
[0021] In one embodiment, a closure element is configured to provide a hermetic seal when attached to the neck portion.
[0022] In one embodiment, the attachment mechanism allows attachment of the neck portion with the closure element.
[0023] In one embodiment, the closure element includes an internal gasket to provide an airtight and leakproof closure when attached to the neck portion.
[0024] In one embodiment, the plant-based biodegradable polymer includes PLA (Polylactic Acid), PHA (Polyhydroxyalkanoates), starch-based coating etc.
[0025] In light of the above, in another aspect of the present disclosure, A method for making a biodegradable bottle with moisture-triggered plantable seed capsule is disclosed herein. The method comprises steps of fermenting the biodegradable material including sugarcane pulp, recycled paper, and other plant-based fibers to produce lactic acid, polymerizing the produced lactic acid to obtain PLA (Polyactic Acid) resin granules, blending the PLA (Polyactic Acid) resin granules with compostable plasticizers to obtain a mixture, filling the mixture into an injection molding unit to shape bottle preforms, shaping the bottle preforms by means of a blow molding unit to produce the bottle, molding the base using the mixture and imbedded with a moisture-triggered plantable seed capsule, detachably attaching the base with the bottom portion of the bottle, molding the closure element using the mixture and detachably attaching the closure element with the neck portion of the bottle and applying labels to the produced the bottle followed by packaging into a biodegradable packaging material.
[0026] These and other advantages will be apparent from the present application of the embodiments described herein.
[0027] The preceding is a simplified summary to provide an understanding of some embodiments of the present invention. This summary is neither an extensive nor exhaustive overview of the present invention and its various embodiments. The summary presents selected concepts of the embodiments of the present invention in a simplified form as an introduction to the more detailed description presented below. As will be appreciated, other embodiments of the present invention are possible utilizing, alone or in combination, one or more of the features set forth above or described in detail below.
[0028] These elements, together with the other aspects of the present disclosure and various features are pointed out with particularity in the claims annexed hereto and form a part of the present disclosure. For a better understanding of the present disclosure, its operating advantages, and the specified object attained by its uses, reference should be made to the accompanying drawings and descriptive matter in which there are illustrated exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0029] To describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present disclosure or in the prior art more clearly, the following briefly describes the accompanying drawings required for describing the embodiments or the prior art. Apparently, the accompanying drawings in the following description merely show some embodiments of the present disclosure, and a person of ordinary skill in the art can derive other implementations from these accompanying drawings without creative efforts. All of the embodiments or the implementations shall fall within the protection scope of the present disclosure.
[0030] The advantages and features of the present disclosure will become better understood with reference to the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawing, in which:
[0031] FIG. 1 illustrates a sectional view of a biodegradable bottle with moisture-triggered plantable seed capsule, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure; and
[0032] FIG. 2 illustrates a flow chart representing a method for making the biodegradable bottle with moisture-triggered plantable seed capsule, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0033] Like reference, numerals refer to like parts throughout the description of several views of the drawing.
[0034] The biodegradable bottle with moisture-triggered plantable seed capsule is illustrated in the accompanying drawings, which like reference letters indicate corresponding parts in the various figures. It should be noted that the accompanying figure is intended to present illustrations of exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. This figure is not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. It should also be noted that the accompanying figure is not necessarily drawn to scale.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DISCLOSURE
[0035] The following is a detailed description of embodiments of the disclosure depicted in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments are in such detail as to communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of detail offered is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure.
[0036] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments of the present disclosure. It may be apparent to one skilled in the art that embodiments of the present disclosure may be practiced without some of these specific details.
[0037] Various terms as used herein are shown below. To the extent a term is used, it should be given the broadest definition persons in the pertinent art have given that term as reflected in printed publications and issued patents at the time of filing.
[0038] The terms “a” and “an” herein do not denote a limitation of quantity, but rather denote the presence of at least one of the referenced items.
[0039] The terms “having”, “comprising”, “including”, and variations thereof signify the presence of a component.
[0040] Referring now to FIG. 1 to FIG. 2 to describe various exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 1 illustrates a sectional view of a biodegradable bottle 100 with moisture-triggered plantable seed capsule, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0041] The bottle 100 may include a molded inner vessel 102, a first wall 104, an interior side 106, an exterior side 108, an inner chamber 110, an opening 112, a top portion 114, a molded outer vessel 116, a second wall 118, an inner side 120, an outer side 122, an outer chamber 124, an aperture 126, a apex portion 128, a gap 130, a neck portion 132, attachment mechanism 134, an external area 136, a base 138, a bottom portion 140, a moisture-triggered plantable seed capsule 142, an attachment location 152, an internal area 144, a stopper cap 146, a closure element 148, and an internal gasket 150.
[0042] The bottle 100 is made up of a biodegradable material and developed to break down naturally within months, leaving no harmful residue behind. The biodegradable material includes sugarcane pulp and recycled paper. The bottle 100 is easy to carry and reuseable. The biodegradable materials are chosen for biodegradability, renewable nature and resistance to environmental degradation. The choice of materials ensures the bottle 100 remains strong and durable during use but will naturally decompose without leaving harmful residues behind once discarded. The bottle 100 is light weight and easy to be manually carried by hand.
[0043] The molded inner vessel 102 is made up of the biodegradable material and developed to store a product. The product may be selected from one of the hot fluid, cold fluid, powder, and so forth.
[0044] In an embodiment of the present invention, the molded inner vessel 102 is designed preferably in a cylindrical shape having a first wall 104 of a pre-defined length. The inner vessel 102 have a pre-defined horizontal cross-sectional dimension. The first wall 104 includes an interior side 106 and an exterior side 108. The interior side 106 of the first wall 104 defines an inner chamber 110 within which the product is stored.
[0045] In an embodiment of the present invention, the opening 112 is crafted at a top portion 114 of the inner vessel 102 that is configured to receive the product that is stored in the inner chamber 110.
[0046] The molded outer vessel 116 is made up of the biodegradable material and is developed to house the inner vessel 102.
[0047] In an embodiment of the present invention, the outer vessel 116 is designed preferably in a cylindrical shape having a second wall 118 of a pre-defined length. The outer vessel 116 is having a pre-defined horizontal cross-sectional dimension.
[0048] The second wall 118 includes the inner side 120 and the outer side 122. The inner side 120 of the second wall 118 defines the outer chamber 124 (not shown in figure) that is configured to receive the inner vessel 102.
[0049] In an embodiment of the present invention, the outer side 122 of the outer vessel 116 is coated with a plant-based biodegradable polymer to provide water resistance. The plant-based biodegradable polymer includes PLA (Polylactic Acid), PHA (Polyhydroxyalkanoates), starch-based coating etc. The PLA (Polylactic Acid) is derived from renewable resources such as corn starch and sugarcane. The PHA (Polyhydroxyalkanoates) is produced by microbial fermentation of sugar and lipids.
[0050] In an embodiment of the present invention, the aperture 126 is crafted at the apex portion 128 of the outer vessel 116 to enable insertion of the inner vessel 102 within the outer chamber 124. Upon positioning of the inner vessel 102 within the outer chamber 124, the first wall 104 gets positioned substantially parallel to the second wall 118.
[0051] In an embodiment of the present invention, the horizontal cross-sectional dimension of the outer vessel 116 is larger than the horizontal cross-sectional dimension of the inner vessel 102. Positioning of the inner vessel 102 within the outer chamber 124 creates a gap 130 between the first wall 104 and the second wall 118.
[0052] In an embodiment of the present invention, the air in the created gap 130 is removed to create a vacuum for providing vacuum insulation to the stored product. The vacuum insulation is a type of thermal insulation that works by creating a vacuum between first wall 104 and the second wall 118 to minimize heat flow. The vacuum prevents heat transfer in both conduction (through materials) and convection (through air or liquids).
[0053] In an embodiment of the present invention, the outer vessel 116 is attached to the inner vessel 102 at an attachment location 152 between the apex portion 128 and the top portion 114.
[0054] The neck portion 132 is made up of the biodegradable material and configured to the top portion 114 and the apex portion 128, tapering inward.
[0055] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the neck portion 132 is hollow and developed in a frustum shape. The neck portion 132 is attached with the top portion 114 and the apex portion 128 in a manner that wider portion of the neck portion 132 is oriented at lower direction and narrower portion is oriented at upper direction.
[0056] In an embodiment of the present invention, the internal area 144 of the neck portion 132 is configured to a stopper cap 146 to seal the inner vessel 102. The stopper cap 146 prevents leaks, contamination, or the loss of the stored product in case of tilting of the bottle 100. The stopper cap 146 may be selected from one of a push-down & turn cap, a cork stopper, a snap-on cap, a roll-on cap, a plug/stopper, a friction fit caps, a push button cap, and so forth.
[0057] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the stopper cap 146 is a push button cap. The push button cap has a button in the center that must be manually pressed to release the closure mechanism.
[0058] In an embodiment of the present invention, the external area 136 of the neck portion 132 is configured to an attachment mechanism 134. The attachment mechanism 134 mates with a closure element 148 for allowing closure of the inner vessel 102. The closure element 148 is developed using the biodegradable material and in shaped in order to receive the neck portion 132. The closure element 148 is configured to provide a hermetic seal when attached to the neck portion 132.
[0059] In an embodiment of the present invention, the attachment mechanism 134 allows attachment of the neck portion 132 with the closure element 148. The attachment mechanism 134 may be selected from one of a screw on mechanism, snap on mechanism, push down and turn mechanism, pressure sensitive or induction seal, flip-top mechanism, ball and socket mechanism, bayonet mechanism, toggle/lever lock mechanism.
[0060] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the attachment mechanism 134 is a screw on mechanism. The screw on based attachment mechanism 134 includes plurality of threads that are arranged on the external area 136 of the neck portion 132 and plurality of complementary threads that are arranged on the interior the closure element 148. The threads of the closure element 148 twist onto the matching threads of the neck portion 132 in view of attaching the closure element 148 with the neck portion 132.
[0061] In an embodiment of the present invention, the closure element 148 includes an internal gasket 150 to provide an airtight and leakproof closure when attached to the neck portion 132.
[0062] The base 138 is detachably attached to the bottom portion 140 of the outer vessel 116. The base 138 is attached to the bottom portion 140 in order to enhance the strength of the outer vessel 116 while allowing the outer vessel 116 to stand upright. The base 138 is made up of the biodegradable material and developed in a cylindrical shape. The base 138 is integrated with a moisture-triggered plantable seed capsule 142.
[0063] In an embodiment of the present invention, the base 138 is detachably attached to the bottom portion 140 by means of a locking mechanism 154 (not shown in figure). The locking mechanism 154 may be selected from one of a screw on mechanism, snap on mechanism, push down and turn mechanism, pressure sensitive or induction seal, flip-top mechanism, ball and socket mechanism, bayonet mechanism, toggle/lever lock mechanism.
[0064] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the locking mechanism 154 is a snap-on mechanism. The snap-on mechanism includes a protruding edge configured to the base 138 and a snap-in area configured to the bottom portion 140 of the outer vessel 116. The base 138 is pushed over the bottom portion 140 in view of interlocking the base 138 and the bottom portion 140 together.
[0065] In an embodiment of the present invention, the plant-based biodegradable polymer coated over the bottle 100 dissolves over time, ensuring the bottle 100 decomposes at a controlled rate. The moisture-triggered plantable seed capsule 142 upon degradation of the bottle 100 germinates to promote reforestation and enhances green cover. The moisture-triggered plantable seed capsule 142 includes a shell developed for enclosing a seed.
[0066] In an embodiment of the present invention, the shell is a water-soluble and biodegradable protective shell that prevents premature germination. The shell is designed to dissolve only upon consistent exposure to moisture in the soil, ensuring that the seed remains dormant during storage and usage of the bottle 100.
[0067] In an embodiment of the present invention, the shell is also enriched with a natural microbial inhibitor such as neem extract to prevent fungal growth and seed degradation before planting.
[0068] The present invention works best in the following manner, the inner vessel 102 is molded in a cylindrical shape using the biodegradable material. The inner vessel 102 is having an opening 112 at top portion 114 of the inner vessel 102 that is configured to receive the product that is to be stored. The inner vessel 102 is housed in the outer vessel 116. The outer vessel 116 is molded in a cylindrical shape using the biodegradable material. The positioning of the inner vessel 102 within the outer vessel 116 creates a gap 130 from which air is removed to create a vacuum. The created vacuum provides insulation to the stored product and prevents heat transfer. The outer side 122 of the outer vessel 116 is coated with a plant-based biodegradable polymer to provide water resistance. the neck portion 132 is made up of the biodegradable material and configured to the top portion 114 of the of the inner vessel 102 and the apex portion 128 of the outer vessel 116, tapering inward.
[0069] The top portion 114 of the of the inner vessel 102 and the apex portion 128 of the outer vessel 116 are attached at the attachment location 152. The attachment mechanism 134 is configured to the external area 136 of the neck portion 132 and interior of the closure element 148 that are mated to enable closure of the neck portion 132 in view of preventing leaks, contamination, or the loss of the stored product.
[0070] The base 138 is molded in a cylindrical shape using the biodegradable material. The base 138 is detachably attached to the bottom portion 140 of the outer vessel 116 and integrated with the moisture-triggered plantable seed capsule 142. The bottle 100 is capable of being degraded within a span of months resulting in releasing of the moisture-triggered plantable seed capsule 142 in contact with the soil and moisture. The moisture-triggered plantable seed capsule 142 upon coming in contact with the soil and moisture germinates to create a new plant and promote reforestation.
[0071] FIG. 2 illustrates a flow chart representing a method 200 for making the biodegradable bottle 100 with moisture-triggered plantable seed capsule, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. The method 200 includes the following steps.
[0072] At step 202, fermenting the biodegradable material including sugarcane pulp, recycled paper, and other plant-based fibers to produce lactic acid.
[0073] At step 204, polymerizing the produced lactic acid to obtain PLA (Polyactic Acid) resin granules.
[0074] At step 206, blending the PLA (Polyactic Acid) resin granules with compostable plasticizers to obtain a mixture. The compostable plasticizers enhance flexibility and durability.
[0075] At step 208, filling the blended mixture into an injection molding unit to shape bottle preforms.
[0076] At step 210, shaping the bottle preforms by means of a blow molding unit to produce the bottle 100.
[0077] At step 212, coating the outer side 122 of the bottle 100 with a plant-based biodegradable polymer to provide water resistance. The plant-based biodegradable polymer includes PLA (Polylactic Acid), PHA (Polyhydroxyalkanoates), starch-based coating etc.
[0078] At step 214, molding the base 138 using the mixture and imbedded with a moisture-triggered plantable seed capsule 142.
[0079] At step 216, detachably attaching the base 138 with the bottom portion 140 of the bottle 100 by means of locking mechanism 154. This enables in attaching the base 138 integrated with various types of moisture-triggered plantable seed capsule 142. Detachable base 138 allowing for placing of only the base 138 in the soil for easy planting of the moisture-triggered plantable seed capsule 142.
[0080] At step 218, molding the closure element 148 using the mixture and detachably attaching the closure element 148 with the neck portion 148 of the bottle 100 by means of the attachment mechanism 134.
[0081] At step 220, applying labels to the produced the bottle 100 followed by packaging into a biodegradable packaging material. The labels used are compostable labels or directly printed on bottle 100 with biodegradable ink. The packaging material is biodegradable or recycled packaging. The labels may indicate the height uptill which the base 138 is to be implanted in the soil.
[0082] The bottle 100 is capable of withstanding normal usage conditions, offering durability comparable to plastic bottles. This ensures that the bottle 100 remains intact throughout its life cycle, only decomposing once disposed of. This approach improves bottle’s 100 lifespan, reduces overall waste, and enhances the environmental contribution of the bottle 100, offering a long-term solution to single-use plastic waste. The bottle 100 break downs within months when the bottle 100 is discarded, reducing the long-term environmental impact and contributing to waste reduction. After breaking down the bottle 100, the bottle 100 releases the moisture-triggered plantable seed capsule 142 that gets planted in the soil. This unique characteristic of the bottle 100, transforms the bottle 100 from a simple disposable item into a tool for environmental restoration, turning waste into new life. This feature not only reduces plastic waste but also actively supports biodiversity and green initiatives by offering a tangible way for consumers to contribute to planting trees and improving the environment.
[0083] While the invention has been described in connection with what is presently considered to be the most practical and various embodiments, it will be understood that the invention is not to be limited to the disclosed embodiments, but on the contrary, is intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the scope of the appended claims.
[0084] A person of ordinary skill in the art may be aware that, in combination with the examples described in the embodiments disclosed in this specification, units and algorithm steps may be implemented by electronic hardware, computer software, or a combination thereof.
[0085] The foregoing descriptions of specific embodiments of the present disclosure have been presented for purposes of illustration and description. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the present disclosure to the precise forms disclosed, and many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching. The embodiments were chosen and described to best explain the principles of the present disclosure and its practical application, and to thereby enable others skilled in the art to best utilize the present disclosure and various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated. It is understood that various omissions and substitutions of equivalents are contemplated as circumstances may suggest or render expedient, but such omissions and substitutions are intended to cover the application or implementation without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.
[0086] Disjunctive language such as the phrase “at least one of X, Y, Z,” unless specifically stated otherwise, is otherwise understood with the context as used in general to present that an item, term, etc., may be either X, Y, or Z, or any combination thereof (e.g., X, Y, and/or Z). Thus, such disjunctive language is not generally intended to, and should not, imply that certain embodiments require at least one of X, at least one of Y, or at least one of Z to each be present.
[0087] In a case that no conflict occurs, the embodiments in the present disclosure and the features in the embodiments may be mutually combined. The foregoing descriptions are merely specific implementations of the present disclosure, but are not intended to limit the protection scope of the present disclosure. Any variation or replacement readily figured out by a person skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present disclosure shall fall within the protection scope of the present disclosure. Therefore, the protection scope of the present disclosure shall be subject to the protection scope of the claims.
, Claims:I/We Claim:
1. A biodegradable bottle (100) with moisture-triggered plantable seed capsule, the bottle (100) comprising:
a molded inner vessel (102) made up of a biodegradable material and having a first wall (104), wherein the first wall (104) includes an interior side (106) and an exterior side (108);
an inner chamber (110) defined by the first wall (104), within which a product is stored, wherein an opening (112) is crafted at top portion (114) of the inner vessel (102) that is configured to receive the product;
a molded outer vessel (116) made up of the biodegradable material and having a second wall (118), wherein the second wall (118) includes an inner side (120) and an outer side (122);
an outer chamber (124) defined by the second wall (118) and is configured to receive the inner vessel (102), wherein an aperture (126) is crafted at the apex portion (128) of the outer vessel (116) to enable insertion of the inner vessel (102) within the outer chamber (124) and creating a gap (130) between the first wall (104) and the second wall (118);
a neck portion (132) made up of the biodegradable material and configured to the top portion (114) and the apex portion (128), tapering inward, wherein an attachment mechanism (134) is configured to the external area (136) of the neck portion (132) to allow closure;
a base (138) detachably attached to a bottom portion (140) of the outer vessel (116) and made up of the biodegradable material that is integrated with a moisture-triggered plantable seed capsule (142), wherein the moisture-triggered plantable seed capsule (142) upon degradation of the bottle (100) germinates to promote reforestation;
wherein the biodegradable material includes sugarcane pulp and recycled paper; and
wherein the outer side (122) of the outer vessel (116) is coated with a plant-based biodegradable polymer to provide water resistance.
2. The bottle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first wall (104) is substantially parallel to the second wall (118).
3. The bottle (100) claimed in claim 1, wherein the air in the gap (130) is removed to create a vacuum for providing insulation to the stored product.
4. The bottle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the outer vessel (116) is attached to the inner vessel (102) at an attachment location (152) between the apex portion (128) and the top portion (114).
5. The bottle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein internal area (144) of the neck portion (132) is configured to a stopper cap (146) to seal the inner vessel (102) in view of preventing leaks, contamination, or the loss of the stored product.
6. The bottle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein a closure element (148) is configured to provide a hermetic seal when attached to the neck portion (132).
7. The bottle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the attachment mechanism (134) allows attachment of the neck portion (132) with the closure element (148).
8. The bottle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the closure element (148) includes an internal gasket (150) to provide an airtight and leakproof closure when attached to the neck portion (132).
9. The bottle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plant-based biodegradable polymer includes PLA (Polylactic Acid), PHA (Polyhydroxyalkanoates), starch-based coating etc.
10. A method (200) for making a biodegradable bottle (100), the method (200) comprising:
fermenting the biodegradable material including sugarcane pulp, recycled paper, and other plant-based fibers to produce lactic acid;
polymerizing the produced lactic acid to obtain PLA (Polyactic Acid) resin granules;
blending the PLA (Polyactic Acid) resin granules with compostable plasticizers to obtain a mixture;
filling the mixture into an injection molding unit to shape bottle preforms;
shaping the bottle preforms by means of a blow molding unit to produce the bottle (100);
coating the outer side (122) of the bottle (100) with a plant-based biodegradable polymer to provide water resistance;
molding the base (138) using the mixture and imbedded with a moisture-triggered plantable seed capsule (142);
detachably attaching the base (138) with the bottom portion (140) of the bottle (100);
molding the closure element (148) using the mixture and detachably attaching the closure element (148) with the neck portion (148) of the bottle (100); and
applying labels to the produced the bottle (100) followed by packaging into a biodegradable packaging material.