Pintria is a 100% biodegradable pine needle material inspired by the defoliation caused by invasive species that was created for the use of decorative sculptures and functional objects with a short and guilt free afterlife. It can be packed into moulds and formed with pressure. Once dry, the compressed material will take screws, allow for sanding, and can be coated with wood waxes. If not exposed to water or excessive use, the material has shown no decay since initially being created 5 years ago. It can go into any home compost or left outside in the elements to naturally biodegrade. It was originally created for art and design based uses, and testing for other applications is continually in progress.