Habitat One: Turn Ocean Waste Into a Home for Bees

A project in Exeter, UK by Faye Elizabeth Whitley
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A modular, stackable bee hotel made from traceable marine plastic - turning ocean waste into lasting habitat for solitary bees.
Backers: 485
Average Pledge Per Backer: £37

Funded: £18,120 of £12,500
Dates: Apr 8th -> May 8th (30 days)
Project By: Faye Elizabeth Whitley
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Latest News

Tooling update - testing begins this week!

May 5th - via: kickstarter.com
We wanted to share a quick update as we move into the next stage of production. Testing of the injection mould is scheduled to begin at the end of this week with our UK manufacturing partner. This is an important step, where the first parts will be... (Read More)

We are Fully Funded! Thank you 🫵

April 30th - via: kickstarter.com
We’re incredibly excited to share that Habitat One is now fully funded - with 7 days to go! To everyone who has backed the project so far, thank you. Your support is what’s made this possible, and we really appreciate you being part of it.... (Read More)

It didn’t take long… 🐝

April 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
We placed one of our prototypes in the garden earlier this week.Within just a couple of days, solitary bees are already exploring the nesting tubes.The clip shows a Mason Bee reversing out of a cavity before heading straight back in, a behaviour... (Read More)

Tooling Progress Update

April 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Dear backers and Followers,We’re excited to share a behind-the-scenes look at Habitat One in production. This image shows part of the injection mould being manufactured in the UK by our partners at Plastech. These sections will form the roof of... (Read More)

Design update - Tooling Manufacture has begun!

April 16th - via: kickstarter.com
We’re excited to share a small but important update on Habitat One. After working closely with our UK-based tooling manufacturer, a few minor adjustments have been made to the design to ensure the injection moulding process produces consistent... (Read More)

We’re off to a great start - come take a look 👀

April 9th - via: kickstarter.com
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What an Incredible Start! Additional Reward Now Avaliable

April 9th - via: kickstarter.com
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