Response
Mindsets and values
My
mindset and value are in line with Self-Direction and Benevolence. However, my
main goal for this project leans more towards Universalism. My main concern is
the amount of waste our country produces every year. Through my intervention,
Footprint promotes the use of alternatives and encourages my audience to act
towards a sustainable lifestyle by making a fun and interactive experience.
Why I chose this topic
I
chose this topic mainly because I value protecting the environment. I initially
thought of integrating all sustainable efforts and ways into my project but
figured it would be better to focus on one or two key areas and make it better.
My
precedents for this project is the Ola App and Olio App. They are two different
apps but with a certain type of focus towards sustainability. According to
studies in New Zealand, people are being slow to change even in areas where
sustainability is more easily obtained. Four out of 10 people say they want to
do the right thing, but there are a lot of barriers around for people to be
able to do that.
I feel passionate about this
certain topic because I believe global warming is real and that if we do not
act on the situation, we are going to end up in oblivion.
Research / Immersion
6 out of 8 people find it
annoying when they are converted to veganism.
Hygiene and housekeeping items
are usually overlooked but they actually have a big impact.
Encourage to establish a reliable
community instead of taking the word of big companies.
Can potentially be developed
further to add food, transportation and fashion but initially started with
hygiene and household.
Proposal TOC Presentation
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Plastics Recycled in New Zealand
The mainstream waste items collected for
recycling in New Zealand do not necessarily stay here to be made into new
products. New Zealand simply does not have the manufacturing base as our
population, and therefore consumption, is much smaller than larger countries
that can justify manufacturing plants. Cardboard and glass tends to be
converted into new products within NZ, whereas most plastic, paper and metal
resources are sent overseas for re-manufacture.
Recycling plastic makes good environmental sense
as most plastics originate from oil-based compounds that are not sustainable.
It is increasingly important to use resources efficiently. Recovery of waste
plastic for reuse into new products conserves non-renewable raw materials, uses
less energy than that used to produce virgin plastic and creates employment and
businesses opportunities.
The most popular plastics recycled in NZ are:
• PET (clear soft drinks bottles); and
• HDPE (milk bottles)
The most popular plastics recycled in NZ are:
• PET (clear soft drinks bottles); and
• HDPE (milk bottles)
Not all plastics are recycled. Some types (1 (PET) and 2
(HDPE)) are easier to recycle than others. Some get contaminated with food
waste and cost more to be recycled (take-away food and drink containers). Some
plastic types (3,4,5,6 and 7) are often not worth recycling. This is because
there is low value in the recovered plastics as they are harder to recycle
and/or manufacturers struggle to make any profit from them.
Numerical Code - 1
Plastic Composition - Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
Properties - Clear and optically smooth, resists water, oxygen and CO2, resists high impacts, resists most solvents, can be filled with hot liquids.
Typical Applications - Soft Drinks Bottles, Sports Bottles, Condiment/Food Jars, Food Trays.
Products Made with Recycled Content - New Containers, Strapping, Carpet Fibres, Cushion/Jacket Filling.
Numerical Code - 2
Plastic Composition - High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
Properties - Resists most solvents, high strength characteristics, stiff material.
Typical Applications - Water Bottles, Milk Bottles, Cleaning Products, Personal Cosmetics.
Products Made with Recycled Content - New Containers, Piping, Edging, Bins.
Numerical Code - 3
Plastic Composition - Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC)
Properties - High impact and strength, resists grease and chemicals.
Typical Applications - Packaging/Wraps, Plumbing Pipes, Flexible Packaging/Bags.
Products Made with Recycled Content - New Piping, Carpet Backing, Packaging, Traffic Cones.
Numerical Code - 4
Plastic Composition - Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
Properties - Resists acids and oils, tough, flexible and transparency is good.
Typical Applications - Film and Stretch Wrap.
Products Made with Recycled Content - Rubbish Bin Liners, Floor Tiles, Compost Bins, Outdoor Furniture.
Numerical Code - 5
Plastic Composition - Polypropylene (PP)
Properties - Great optical clarity, low moisture vapor penetration, inert towards acids, alkalis and most solvents.
Typical Applications - Hard Containers, Medicine Bottles, Takeaway Containers, Bottle Caps, Refrigerated Food Containers.
Products Made with Recycled Content - Automotive Products, Household Tools/Utensils, Outdoor Tools, Trays.
Numerical Code - 6 PS
Plastic Composition - Polystyrene (PS)
Properties - Great short shelf life moisture barrier, high optical clarity, good rigid structure, light yet stiff, low thermal conductivity.
Typical Applications - Plastic Plates/Cutlery, Food Containers, CD Cases, Small Hard-wearing Bottles, Cable Spools, Toys.
Products Made with Recycled Content - Light Switches, Plastic Mouldings, Packaging, Desk Trays.
Numerical Code - 6 EPS
Plastic Composition - Expanded Polystyrene (EPS)
Properties - Great short shelf life moisture barrier, low thermal conductivity, can absorb knocks.
Typical Applications - Styrofoam Cups, Food Trays, Protective Foam Packaging.
Products Made with Recycled Content - Light Switches, Plastic Mouldings, Packaging, Desk Trays.
Numerical Code - 7 Composite
Plastic Composition - Composite (other)
Properties - Dependent on resins and combination of resins.
Typical Applications - Milk/Fruit Juice Cartons, Oven Bags.
Products Made with Recycled Content - Low Grade Bottles and Outdoor Goods
Plastic Composition - Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
Properties - Clear and optically smooth, resists water, oxygen and CO2, resists high impacts, resists most solvents, can be filled with hot liquids.
Typical Applications - Soft Drinks Bottles, Sports Bottles, Condiment/Food Jars, Food Trays.
Products Made with Recycled Content - New Containers, Strapping, Carpet Fibres, Cushion/Jacket Filling.
Numerical Code - 2
Plastic Composition - High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
Properties - Resists most solvents, high strength characteristics, stiff material.
Typical Applications - Water Bottles, Milk Bottles, Cleaning Products, Personal Cosmetics.
Products Made with Recycled Content - New Containers, Piping, Edging, Bins.
Numerical Code - 3
Plastic Composition - Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC)
Properties - High impact and strength, resists grease and chemicals.
Typical Applications - Packaging/Wraps, Plumbing Pipes, Flexible Packaging/Bags.
Products Made with Recycled Content - New Piping, Carpet Backing, Packaging, Traffic Cones.
Numerical Code - 4
Plastic Composition - Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
Properties - Resists acids and oils, tough, flexible and transparency is good.
Typical Applications - Film and Stretch Wrap.
Products Made with Recycled Content - Rubbish Bin Liners, Floor Tiles, Compost Bins, Outdoor Furniture.
Numerical Code - 5
Plastic Composition - Polypropylene (PP)
Properties - Great optical clarity, low moisture vapor penetration, inert towards acids, alkalis and most solvents.
Typical Applications - Hard Containers, Medicine Bottles, Takeaway Containers, Bottle Caps, Refrigerated Food Containers.
Products Made with Recycled Content - Automotive Products, Household Tools/Utensils, Outdoor Tools, Trays.
Numerical Code - 6 PS
Plastic Composition - Polystyrene (PS)
Properties - Great short shelf life moisture barrier, high optical clarity, good rigid structure, light yet stiff, low thermal conductivity.
Typical Applications - Plastic Plates/Cutlery, Food Containers, CD Cases, Small Hard-wearing Bottles, Cable Spools, Toys.
Products Made with Recycled Content - Light Switches, Plastic Mouldings, Packaging, Desk Trays.
Numerical Code - 6 EPS
Plastic Composition - Expanded Polystyrene (EPS)
Properties - Great short shelf life moisture barrier, low thermal conductivity, can absorb knocks.
Typical Applications - Styrofoam Cups, Food Trays, Protective Foam Packaging.
Products Made with Recycled Content - Light Switches, Plastic Mouldings, Packaging, Desk Trays.
Numerical Code - 7 Composite
Plastic Composition - Composite (other)
Properties - Dependent on resins and combination of resins.
Typical Applications - Milk/Fruit Juice Cartons, Oven Bags.
Products Made with Recycled Content - Low Grade Bottles and Outdoor Goods
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