Prototypes of innovative and creative products from laboratory of forest products technology

Abstract

Three types of prototypes of innovative and creative products have been made in Laboratory of Forest Products Technology, Faculty of Forestry, Universitas Sumatera Utara. According to the origin of raw material, the products are consisted of recycle paper, natural dye, and plastics waste. Production methods were as follows: recycle paper was produced using used paper with addition thermoplastic adhesive. Natural dyes derived from plants and they were applied mainly into fabrics using eco-print technique. Plastics waste originated from beverages bottles and packaging were mixed with wood and converted into eco-friendly souvenir. Results of this study: recycle paper can be used as book cover, campaign media, eco-print media and egg tray. Natural dyes in conjunction with eco-printing technique have been patterned not only on fabrics but also onto paper, wood, leather and ceramics become décor paper, stationary, women and seminar needs and mugs, respectively. Mixture of plastics waste and wood become eco-friendly souvenirs in various composition and shape. Limited and simply testing were carried out and discussed. Advance examination is still needed to assess the quality of the products. Determination of packaging, pricing and market sharing of these various innovative and creative products should be also studied further.