The 4th Bin
extend
Project Team: Daniel Brooks
Project Summary:
Bin Design:
The ‘Extend’ bin has been designed to ensure it remains as compact as possible, and this has been achieved through the inclusion of a front drawer, which, as the bin’s name suggests, extends outwards. This way, larger e-products are able to be fitted into the bin when required. When compacted, the bin has a height of 600mm (23”) with a 500x500mm (20”x20”) base.
Handles fixed to the top of the drawer slot through the lid of the bin, allowing users to secure the bin with a padlock (if required). Wheels at the base allow for easy transportation, while the bin’s plastic construction ensures the product will withstand its day-to-day use.
Incentives:
The successful logo design could be used by electrical manufacturers and appear (e.g. embossed or painted onto) their future products, similar to the currently existing recycling logo. One would imagine that electrical manufacturers are inclined to associate themselves with e-cycling, as consumers are compelled to purchase recyclable products due to increased social awareness of sustainability.
Electronic media-based advertising campaigns (such as via facebook, myspace etc) could promote e-cycling to a younger audience (arguably the generation most dependent on electrical products). Colouring in competitions at a junior school-level, and senior student art installations (perhaps featuring e-waste) are other examples of activities that encourage discussion about e-cycling.
extend
Project Team: Daniel Brooks
Project Summary:
Bin Design:
The ‘Extend’ bin has been designed to ensure it remains as compact as possible, and this has been achieved through the inclusion of a front drawer, which, as the bin’s name suggests, extends outwards. This way, larger e-products are able to be fitted into the bin when required. When compacted, the bin has a height of 600mm (23”) with a 500x500mm (20”x20”) base.
Handles fixed to the top of the drawer slot through the lid of the bin, allowing users to secure the bin with a padlock (if required). Wheels at the base allow for easy transportation, while the bin’s plastic construction ensures the product will withstand its day-to-day use.
Incentives:
The successful logo design could be used by electrical manufacturers and appear (e.g. embossed or painted onto) their future products, similar to the currently existing recycling logo. One would imagine that electrical manufacturers are inclined to associate themselves with e-cycling, as consumers are compelled to purchase recyclable products due to increased social awareness of sustainability.
Electronic media-based advertising campaigns (such as via facebook, myspace etc) could promote e-cycling to a younger audience (arguably the generation most dependent on electrical products). Colouring in competitions at a junior school-level, and senior student art installations (perhaps featuring e-waste) are other examples of activities that encourage discussion about e-cycling.