Studio Sozai Center, in collaboration with KOMORU Corporation and M&T, has innovatively addressed the environmental challenge posed by discarded apple waste in Aomori Prefecture, Japan, one of the country’s primary apple-producing regions. The solution, known as Adam Sheet, is a translucent and washable fabric made entirely from 100 percent recycled apple pomace. This sustainable material retains the natural reddish-brown hue of the fruit, showcasing Studio Sozai Center’s commitment to preserving the essence of the source material. The fabrication process involves collecting apple pomace from local farmers, transforming it into a fine powder, and then developing it into a washable material without the use of artificial coloring. The resulting Adam Sheet exhibits water and scratch resistance, making it suitable for a range of applications, from apparel to indoor furniture.

Studio Sozai Center has already demonstrated the versatility of Adam Sheet by creating a card case and crossbody pouch, both available for purchase. The products not only showcase the translucent and organic nature of the recycled apple waste material but also offer practical utility. The card case, with front and back pockets, accommodates up to four cards while subtly revealing them through the translucent fabric. Similarly, the crossbody pouch, designed for travel convenience, can hold smartphones, cards, and a passport. As part of responsible ownership, users are advised to avoid contact with certain substances, such as oil, perfume, and cosmetics, to maintain the integrity of the material. Looking ahead, Studio Sozai Center plans to expand its range of Adam Sheet products, emphasizing their dedication to ongoing contributions to the regional apple waste problem through sustainable and innovative solutions.

Totally adorable! Bring out your child’s inner artist with healthy fruit and vegetable bug snacks! These cute little bugs are a fun and easy recipe for kids. Watch the video below for more details…Prepare the fun bug snacks with the kids using fresh produce.

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How to make a decorative, and completely edible, apple swan! Cut your apple in a slight diagonal into half, making sure you expose the core of the fruit while doing so. – Save a couple of the seeds for later use.
Take the side which has the bottom attached and place face down on a cutting board. Place 2 butter knives parallel to each other but perpendicular to the apple.
Use a cutting knife on the right side of your apple’s bottom, until you hit the butter knives. Use the latter as guide on the side, to cut out a wedge off the fruit. Use the same method for the other side.
Cut 3 more wedges about 1/4 inch thick. This time, instead of cutting on the side to your fingers, turn the piece of apple on its side. If you repeat the process 2 more times and stick the pieces back together you can create the effect of a beautiful layered wing. Use the same technique for the other wing.
Now, for the head of the swan, carefully cut into the front of the body, to create a gap.
Take the other half of the apple from the beginning of the project. Use the butter knives as measure of thickness for cutting slices. Look for a resulting piece that is similar to a heart-shape. To make the head you need to place 3 strategic cuts in this piece. A triangle shape in the right upper side and one slightly diagonal cut at the bottom. Place the apple seeds where you think the eyes should go. Then simply slide the head into the gap created earlier.
Try to spray with some lemon juice so it won’t turn brown very soon. Make a few of these swans from various types of apple. It will look wonderful… Ok.. but also you can watch a video tutorial…

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