POPGRIP PLANT

Company
PopSockets, Boulder, CO

Timeframe
2020

Role
Lead Sustainable Product Design Engineer

Project Goal
Develop an eco-friendly version of the PopSockets grip to align with the company’s sustainability values.

Project Leadership

Led the team in defining and executing the project, transitioning from Senior Quality Engineer of Design to Lead Sustainable Product Design Engineer.

Slides

Bio-Polymer Development

Developed a proprietary blend of bio-based polymers, reducing the carbon footprint and creating a recyclable product through a partnership with TerraCycle.

Sustainability Analysis

Evaluated the environmental impact of materials, concluding that compostable plastics might increase greenhouse gas emissions if not composted properly.

Product Launch

Released the PopGrip Plant on Earth Day 2021, introducing "PlantCore" as a new sustainable material for PopSockets products.

OUTCOME

The PopGrip Plant marked PopSockets' first step towards eco-friendly products, paving the way for broader use of PlantCore in the company's product lines.