Open to graduating RCA students only, Ankita Khanna and Yohaan Kukreja received the innovation award for their rice straw-derived biodegradable composite and sheet material specifically designed to make fast fashion footwear production more sustainable. The material could also help address rice straw burning in India, a significant contributor to air pollution in the populous country.
Paul Baule received the Inspiration award for his project ‘Wood You’, an immersive installation serving as a commentary on deforestation in Amazon.
