"I have always been aware of how important recycling is for the planet as it can only produce a finite amount of natural resources. While studying for my Masters in Product Design, I was given a brief by my tutor; to choose a waste stream and optimise it. I chose electronic waste-the fastest growing waste stream in the world, with an estimated 50 million tonnes being generated annually. One common part of the products that contribute to the e-waste stream is the printed circuit board, or PCB.

The primary ingredients in PCBs are fibreglass and epoxy resin. Currently, the most efficient method for recycling the material involves shredding and incinerating it. I decided to re-engineer the material that made PCBs so difficult to recycle - the printed circuit board substrate. I wanted to make my version recyclable, non-toxic, and fully biodegradable."

"I wanted to make my version recyclable, non-toxic, and fully biodegradable."