What happens when sustainable design encounters road safety? An idea is born that could really change the way we move in the city. It is a biodegradable helmet on paper, designed by an English startup, capable of protecting as a traditional helmet, but with more than a small advantage: it is light, it bends and can be placed in a bag or even in your pocket.
Designed for those who use the bike on occasional – such as tourists, students or users of bike sharing – this helmet represents a concrete turning point in urban mobility. And above all, it is a real alternative to plastic, with an almost null environmental impact.
A paper in paper designed with intelligent to resist
The first question comes spontaneously: but can a helmet of paper really protect the head? Yes, and not only on paper. The helmet is made with recycled paper, treated with a water -repellent layer that makes it resistant to rain and humidity. The internal structure is a honeycomb, a form that is not only aesthetic, but designed to absorb impacts effectively.
The result is a light, flexible and robust object. Although it is made with simple and sustainable materials, it has exceeded the international standards required for the safety of helmets. It is therefore perfect for short or occasional uses, such as a bike trip to the city or a fast run in the park.
No plastic, no waste
One of the problems of traditional helmets is that they are difficult to dispose of: plastic, polystyrene, expanded foam … all materials that often end in landfills, because they are not recyclable. This helmet, on the other hand, throws itself into the wet or paper, depending on the conditions, and returns to the earth.
Once used, it can be recycled or composed. A concrete way to reduce the environmental impact of objects that are often purchased, used a few times, and then forgotten. Designed for cities and for people who move in a smart way, this helmet represents a small but significant innovation, with the potential to change habits and contribute to a more circular economy.
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