MeBenefit Circular design challenge By : Vinay Sindhe Sriraksha Krishnamurthy
Let us see what Joey has to say about Plastics. Hi Joey! What do you think about Plastics? Hello. Yes. They are pretty convenient and easily available. Are you aware about the pollution caused by Plastics? Yes. I see about that a lot on Social media. Are you taking any steps to reduce the pollution like recycling or reusing? No. I don’t know much about what I can do about it. If you’re given education on recycling, would you do it? Not really, what is in it for me? Besides, I don’t have time for all this.
Psychological Aspect: How can we get a person like Joey to recycle? Credit Score Contentment Badges of Honor Recycle Reward points Tax Redemption Save the Planet Recognition on Social Media Animal Protection Recharge like PayTM
Psychological Aspect: How can we get a person like Joey to recycle? Hi Again! Hello. Would you do your bit for recycling if there is any benefit to you? Yes. Definitely. What do I get if I segregate the waste at source? You will be given reward points. After gaining certain reward points, you can buy items at stores for equivalent price. Wow! That’s amazing. I would love that.
Psychological Aspect: Addressing all age groups 18-40 30-50 10-25 Recognition on Social Media Tax Redemption Badges of Honor Reward points to buy Credit Score Reward points to buy Reward points to buy Recharge like PayTM Aims at every age group. feels a sense of profit from recycling!
Design of Rbin : 7 types of Plastics Scanner Reward points display Input from barcode scanner – type of plastic - highlighted
Waste2Bin – Collection system Reward points display Scanner Slots specific to type of plastic
Barcode scanner
Shampoo sachets & Tear-offs Shampoo sachets & tear-offs belong to #1 Made into other products – #1 can be recycled into PET-G 3D printing filament #1 is highlighted on BIN Recycling unit – processes #1 plastic
Straws and Chocolate wrappers Chocolate wrapper & straw belong to #5 Made into other products - #5 can be made into ropes, toys, bins etc. #5 highlighted on BIN Recycling unit – processes #5 plastic
Plastic bottle caps Plastic bottle caps belong to #2 Made into other products - #2 can be made into Glue tapes, plastic brooms, bins, trays etc. #2 highlighted on BIN Recycling unit – processes #2 plastic
Coffee mug lids Coffee mug lids belong to #6 Made into other products - #6 can be recycled into “Packing peanuts” #6 highlighted on BIN Recycling unit – processes #6 plastic
Plastic bottle brick Shredded plastic are stuffed into plastic bottles. Plastics which have reached the end of life are shredded.
Plastic bottle brick – wall constructed of plastic bottle bricks The plastic which have reached the end of life, are shredded and stuffed into plastic bottles. Plastic bottle filled with shredded waste are arranged in the form of bricks. A wall can be constructed from this.