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ArtVinegar: A Sustainable Solution for DIY Fruit Vinegar Making

Chien-Chen Lai introduces ArtVinegar, a DIY kit designed to transform imperfect fruits into healthy vinegar, promoting sustainability and minimizing food waste. The kit includes a glass bottle for vinegar production and aims to empower consumers to choose unappealing or perishing fruits, advocating for reducing food waste and creating additional food value. The project commenced in August 2020 and is expected to launch in Taiwan in March 2021.

ArtVinegar is a unique solution that addresses the global issue of food waste, with one-third of the world's food being wasted annually, resulting in significant economic losses. By utilizing imperfect fruits to create vinegar, this DIY kit offers a fun and sustainable experience, allowing consumers to actively participate in the circular economy of food.

The glass bottle of ArtVinegar is made of commonly recycled brown glass through the bubbling process, with a design that conveys the reminiscence of traditional vinegar making. The project has overcome technical and creative challenges to bring this innovative solution to fruition, aiming to make a positive impact on the environment and food sustainability.

Chien-Chen Lai, a fourth-year student at Ming Chi University of Technology, has been recognized for this innovative design, receiving the prestigious A' Design Award in 2021. The ArtVinegar DIY kit is set to revolutionize the way consumers perceive and utilize imperfect fruits, offering a sustainable and enjoyable approach to vinegar making.

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