Informaize marries two environmental issues in one. The disposal of waste corn husks in China is a growing problem for rural communities, both ecologically and financially. Historically it was woven into raincoats and hats for agricultural workers; it has naturally high water repelling properties. Nowadays, with the availability of cheap plastic, singe-use ponchos are being used. Drawing inspiration from the past, Informaize proposes combining waste husks with other biodegradable and sustainable materials such as waste paper pulp to develop a coat that eliminates the need for single-use plastic raincoats, at the same time as minimising corn husk waste.