simple recycle

by Hsin Hsuan (Helen), Lu

Introduction

“Recycling begins in the home” — Nyles V. Reinfeld

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Reminders:Make sure all plastic containers have a code or on them.

Return your empty drink containers to the store or to a depot to get your deposit back.To find a location near you visit encorp.ca

NO plastic bags. NO drink boxes.NO ceramics. NO milk cartons.NO Styrofoam.NO other types of plastics.

In the newsprint cart we accept: Newspapers Newspaper inserts & flyers

• Leave newspapers loose. Do not bundle or tie.

Reminders:Flatten and cut your cardboard into small pieces that will fit easily into the cart. Large pieces of cardboard wedged into the cart take up a lot of space and will prevent the cart from emptying properly.

NO plastic bags. NO waxed paper.NO paper towels or tissue. NO foil.NO box liners. NO food residue.NO milk cartons.NO drink boxes.

Reminders:Put the inserts (flyers) that come in your newspaper in the newsprint cart. These inserts are worth more to the program as newsprint than as mixed paper.

NO plastic bags.NO other types of paper.

In the containers cart we accept: Metal cans Glass bottles & jars Plastic bottles, jugs & tubs with codes Aluminum foil & foil containers

• Remove lids & toss them in the garbage. • Okay to leave labels on. • Rinse containers clean. • Flatten containers as much as possible.

In the paper products cart we accept: Magazines Writing paper & envelopes Junk mail Boxboard (like cereal boxes) Cardboard Phone books & catalogues Clean, empty pizza boxes Paper egg cartons, gift wrap, cards

• Flatten all boxes. • Remove plastic liners & toss them in the garbage. • Okay to leave windows in envelopes. • Cut cardboard into small pieces to fit in the cart.• Remove food & paper from pizza boxes.

Questions?Within Vancouver, call 3-1-1website: vancouver.ca/recyclee-mail: recycle@vancouver.ca

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Research & Research

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Reminders:Make sure all plastic containers have a code or on them.

Return your empty drink containers to the store or to a depot to get your deposit back.To find a location near you visit encorp.ca

NO plastic bags. NO drink boxes.NO ceramics. NO milk cartons.NO Styrofoam.NO other types of plastics.

In the newsprint cart we accept: Newspapers Newspaper inserts & flyers

• Leave newspapers loose. Do not bundle or tie.

Reminders:Flatten and cut your cardboard into small pieces that will fit easily into the cart. Large pieces of cardboard wedged into the cart take up a lot of space and will prevent the cart from emptying properly.

NO plastic bags. NO waxed paper.NO paper towels or tissue. NO foil.NO box liners. NO food residue.NO milk cartons.NO drink boxes.

Reminders:Put the inserts (flyers) that come in your newspaper in the newsprint cart. These inserts are worth more to the program as newsprint than as mixed paper.

NO plastic bags.NO other types of paper.

In the containers cart we accept: Metal cans Glass bottles & jars Plastic bottles, jugs & tubs with codes Aluminum foil & foil containers

• Remove lids & toss them in the garbage. • Okay to leave labels on. • Rinse containers clean. • Flatten containers as much as possible.

In the paper products cart we accept: Magazines Writing paper & envelopes Junk mail Boxboard (like cereal boxes) Cardboard Phone books & catalogues Clean, empty pizza boxes Paper egg cartons, gift wrap, cards

• Flatten all boxes. • Remove plastic liners & toss them in the garbage. • Okay to leave windows in envelopes. • Cut cardboard into small pieces to fit in the cart.• Remove food & paper from pizza boxes.

Questions?Within Vancouver, call 3-1-1website: vancouver.ca/recyclee-mail: recycle@vancouver.ca

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1 2 4 51 2 4 5

Reminders:Make sure all plastic containers have a code or on them.

Return your empty drink containers to the store or to a depot to get your deposit back.To find a location near you visit encorp.ca

NO plastic bags. NO drink boxes.NO ceramics. NO milk cartons.NO Styrofoam.NO other types of plastics.

In the newsprint cart we accept: Newspapers Newspaper inserts & flyers

• Leave newspapers loose. Do not bundle or tie.

Reminders:Flatten and cut your cardboard into small pieces that will fit easily into the cart. Large pieces of cardboard wedged into the cart take up a lot of space and will prevent the cart from emptying properly.

NO plastic bags. NO waxed paper.NO paper towels or tissue. NO foil.NO box liners. NO food residue.NO milk cartons.NO drink boxes.

Reminders:Put the inserts (flyers) that come in your newspaper in the newsprint cart. These inserts are worth more to the program as newsprint than as mixed paper.

NO plastic bags.NO other types of paper.

In the containers cart we accept: Metal cans Glass bottles & jars Plastic bottles, jugs & tubs with codes Aluminum foil & foil containers

• Remove lids & toss them in the garbage. • Okay to leave labels on. • Rinse containers clean. • Flatten containers as much as possible.

In the paper products cart we accept: Magazines Writing paper & envelopes Junk mail Boxboard (like cereal boxes) Cardboard Phone books & catalogues Clean, empty pizza boxes Paper egg cartons, gift wrap, cards

• Flatten all boxes. • Remove plastic liners & toss them in the garbage. • Okay to leave windows in envelopes. • Cut cardboard into small pieces to fit in the cart.• Remove food & paper from pizza boxes.

Questions?Within Vancouver, call 3-1-1website: vancouver.ca/recyclee-mail: recycle@vancouver.ca

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Research & Research & More research

Quantitative Research

Survey "Recycling and Garbage Organization" 55 people completed the survey

98% people do recycling at home

59% people set up their own recycling bins at home

91% people wish to see clear instruction and labels

To provide an easier-to-use, practical home recycling system for people of all ages.

Mission Statement

Goal & Objectives

Goal• small and large spaces• use in everyone's daily life

Objectives• recycling instruction• labels• organization

Target Audiences• people of all ages • people who don't have a recycling system at home

Inspiration

• Images• Labels• Illustrations

Inspiration

Inspiration

Design Solution

"Visual" communication• labels• illustratioins

Interactions• stickers• wall decorations

Organization• instruction• information

Concepts

Concepts

• too complex• not engaging• take too much space on the wall

Final Concept

SIMpLe • eASy • FuN 5PP

HDPE

2HDPE

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LDPE

PETE

1

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PlasticContainers

HDPE

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PlasticContainers

PlasticContainers

PlasticContainers

PlasticContainers

MixedContainers

MixedContainers

MixedContainers

MixedContainers

MixedContainers

MixedContainers

NonRecyclable

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OTHER

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OTHER

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PVC

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NonRecyclable

PaperProducts

PaperProducts

PaperProducts

PaperProducts

PaperProducts

PaperProducts

PaperProducts

PaperProducts

Newsprint

5PP

HDPE

2HDPE

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LDPE

PETE

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PlasticContainers

HDPE

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MixedContainers

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MixedContainers

MixedContainers

NonRecyclable

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OTHER

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OTHER

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NonRecyclable

NonRecyclable

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NonRecyclable

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OTHER

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PVC

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PaperProducts

PaperProducts

PaperProducts

PaperProducts

PaperProducts

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Newsprint

PaperProducts Newsprint

PaperProducts Newsprint

PaperProducts Newsprint

PaperProducts Newsprint

PaperProducts Newsprint

PaperProducts Newsprint

Design Decisions

SIMpLe • eASy • FuN Colour palette• green, blue, yellow, red

Shape• circle

Typeface• Museo Sans 500

Material• Adhesive Vinyl

packaging• petal envelope

Final prototypeSet A: 34 stickers included• separate recycle bins for returnable or reusable products.

Set B: 4 stickers included• minimize the number of recycle bins

Set C: 4 stickers included• recycling courtesy tips

Simple Recycle

Final product

Final product

Live Demonstration

user experience

Live Demonstration

Conclusion

The final design is easy, fun, and simple to use for people of all ages. This product makes recycling easier for people to develop good recycling habits.

Thank youThis presentation is 100% sustainable.

Appendix:Colour palette

Appendix:Logo design

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Simple Recycle

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Appendix:packaging

Appendix:Illustrations