Verdant Sanctuaries: Cultivating Flora through Biodegradable Pet Interment Pod Capsules

This study explores the development and evaluation of biodegradable burial pods for pets made from starch-based materials and plant fibers, primarily coconut coir. The aim is to create a product that respects the memories of cherished pets while promoting environmental sustainability. The research focuses on two experimental products with varying coconut coir concentrations—50% (Product A) and 75% (Product B)—to assess their tensile strength and biodegradability in different environmental conditions. Product A demonstrated higher biodegradability, breaking down rapidly within 10 days, but lacked sufficient tensile strength for long-term burial stability. In contrast, Product B exhibited superior strength, enduring significantly higher loads before failure, but decomposed more slowly. The study also considers the environmental implications of using coconut coir, a renewable material that repurposes agricultural waste, compared to traditional synthetic polymers. The findings highlight the trade-off between biodegradability and strength, suggesting that a balanced approach, such as the use of 75% coconut coir, optimizes both structural integrity and ecological impact. This research contributes to the development of sustainable pet burial alternatives, offering insights into material selection for applications requiring both durability and environmental compatibility.