Ottan

Ottan Studio has developed bio-composite materials from various upcycled food, agricultural and garden wastes. These include:

• Expired foods (rice, yellow and red lentils, kidney beans)
• Orange Peels
• Nutshells (walnuts, pistachios, hazelnuts)
• Coffee and Carrot Pulp
• Fallen leaves (i.e. palm leaves)
• Sawn Grass and corn
• Malt Husk

Production Process

Extensive R&D enables Ottan Studio to develop an innovative process in which organic waste is remodelled into high-quality, commercially viable products. For example, the RBOL material is produced by burning orange peels and mixing them with expired rice.

Ottan Studio foresees a circular production model with the potential for widespread application in architecture and product design.

The materials can be widely used in a variety of applications, including jewellery, toys, electronics, interior design, furniture, and the automobile sector.

Material Properties

• Smooth touch
• Translucent
• Food safe
• Easy clean
• Flame resistant

Circular Features

• Climate Neutral
• Raw materials are recycled at a 85-90% ratio
• No Chemicals

Raw Materials

• Upcycled food, agricultural and garden waste

Afterlife

• Recyclable
• Biodegradable