1. Dustbin Design and Manufacture from Recyclable Materials
Creativity Project

2. Design Problem
Bins in our classrooms are made of plastic. In today’s revolution for sustainability we need to use more eco-friendly options.
They lack in terms of organization which inhibits recycling of recyclable products.
They lack in volume, they fill up pretty fast during the day.
They are easily knocked over. This increases risks of spillage and mess in the classroom.

3. Design Brief
I hope to provide a dustbin that is made predominantly by recycled materials.
The dustbin must have some level of segregation of waste.
The dustbin needs to sufficient volume to contain all the waste generated.
They need to be designed to have a more stable base and less easy to knock over.

4. Design Specification It must have clear segregation of waste
Can be manufactured from recyclable materials easily
The dustbin needs to be of the right size taking into account, properties and volume of garbage
They need to be space effective

5. Design 1 Description Photograph
Wide base, hence lower centre of gravity and greater stability
Neat, visible segregation
Takes up too much space
Compartments may not be proportional to waste produced by the class

6. Design 2 Description Photograph
Separate, removable compartments means whole dustbin need not be moved
Takes up too much space
Divisions not proportionate to waste generated in class
More complex to manufacture

7. Design 3 Description Photograph More proportional to waste produced
Hides garbage from view
Full bin need not be moved
Less floor space us
Very hard to manufacture
Very resource intensive

8. Improved Design 3 Photograph Description No need to move full dustbin
Draw system less often pulled hence reduces wear and tear
Stackable
Hides garbage from view

9. Steps for Manufacture
Cutting list is prepared to cut out all pieces without miscalculations
The cardboard is marked out with a steel rule and pencil
Heavy duty scissors are used cut the pieces
The pieces are joined to form the dustbin

10. Cutting List
S. No
Length
Breadth
Number 1 25 10 2 60 30 4 3

11. Evidence of Manufacture

12. The Product

13. Acknowledgement
I would really like to thank my supervisor Kamala ma’am for her supportiveness and unbiased comments and suggestions
I would also like to thank our CAS coordinator Saraswathy ma’am who had a positive attitude towards this project