Marimask Biodegradable Mask

Single-Use Product Design Award Winner.
Awarded for Good Disposable and Single-Use Product Design.

Marimask Biodegradable Mask
by Yawen Chen

Awarded April 15, 2023
CLIENT: Yawen Chen
558.519

Marimask is a disposable face mask with straps that can be cut easily. A push button on the mask cuts the straps as the mask is removed, which reduces the risk of marine animals being entangled. The mask and its package are made of seaweed based materials that biodegrade in soil or seawater. The seaweed fiber also gives an antibacterial effect, and the filter efficiency meets the KN95 standard. The package explains why cutting the straps protects marine life. The design responds to the many discarded masks that reach rivers and oceans.

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