MUMBAI, India, Feb. 27 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202541131098 A) filed by Saveetha Institute Of Medical And Technical Sciences, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on Dec. 24, 2025, for 'ecoseed id: biodegradable, plantable identification card made from wooden shavings.'
Inventor(s) include Niharika. M; Dr. K. P. Indira; and Dr Ramya Mohan.
The application for the patent was published on Feb. 27, under issue no. 09/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The invention pertains to a novel, environmentally sustainable, biodegradable identification card known as the EcoSeed ID, which integrates the essential functionality of short-term identification with the added ecological benefit of post-use plantability, as it is uniquely composed of compressed wooden shavings sourced from recycled materials, embedded with selected to suit regional ecosystems, and printed using biodegradable, soil-safe plant-based inks, thereby eliminating reliance on conventional plastic or synthetic materials that contribute to landfill accumulation and microplastic pollution, and instead offering a zeijo-waste solution that aligns with modem sustainability goals adopted by institutions, corporations, and event organizers seeking visible, action-oriented contributions to environmental conservation; furthermore, the EcoSeed ID is designed for a usage lifecycle of approximately one to seven days, after which it can be directly planted into soil, whereupon it naturally decomposes and enablejs germination of the embedded seeds, transforming what would otherwise be disposable waste into a living, growing plant, thus fostering a tangible connection between the user and nature, enhancing brand engagement through eco-conscious innovation, and fulfilling institutional ESG commitments through a memorable, dualpurpose product that not only serves its initial identification role but also contributes to biodiversity and green space regeneration, setting a new standard for sustainable, purpose-driven design in temporary ID solutions and exemplifying the circular economy principle by turning single-use items into regenerative, life-sustaining tools for ecological restoration aJd awareness."
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