Disposable Camera Re-Design Engineering Design 100 Section 12 Team 7 Submitted by: Michael Stanowski, Paul Mansfield and Ricky Schaffer Submitted to Dr. Colledge

Table of Contents What is the problem? Examination of product Consumer Research Sustainability Concerns Organic Plastics Paper Batteries Final Design Summary References

What is the Problem? Loss of Customers Environmental/Sustainability Issues

Examination of Current Model

What the People Want 10 out of 10 people have used a single use camera Used on special occasions 9 out of 10 people were happy with the resulting pictures Only 1 out of 10 people would consider buying a single use camera again. –Digital Cameras as better option 8 out of 10 people would consider themselves environmentally concious

Sustainability E-Waste (electronic waste) is any form of electronic device that is “broken” or no longer of use to the owner of the device. Most E-Waste is exported to developing nations –Much lower prices Kodak already has noted recycling program –However E-Waste is inevitable

Organic Plastics Unlike oil based plastics bio based plastics are biodegradable Can be used for a variety of applications Cost of oil is rising as cost of creating bio plastics is falling

Paper Batteries Works like traditional battery, but paper thin More flexible/Long shelf life Cost of 1 cent per square inch Environmentally benign

Final Design Replace current alkaline battery with paper battery Replace current oil- based plastic with organic bioplastic

Take Home Message Current single use camera: –declining market –sustainability issues Redesigned camera: –solves problems related to environment –draw in environmentally conscious consumers Move ahead of the curve

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