This project aims to transform a problematic plant into opportunities by using design as a tool to turn something negative into positive. Through an investigative process of its parts and reuse of its disposal, the plant can be a precious local source of raw material for a range of industries.
Japanese Knotweed (Reynoutria japonica) is a non-native plant in the UK classed as an invasive species due to its ability to spread easily creating a hostile environment. It is considered a controlled waste, so after its removal, it must be taken to a lic
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