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Thesis 1, Fall 11, Parsons The New School for Design, Professor: Jane Pirone
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Thesis: Plastic Bags
Eden Chung
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The Practice of Everyday Life -Michel de Certeau
“Walking in the City”
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Problem:
.Plastic
.Not biodegradable materials
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.Evironmental Issue
.Production Problems
Plastic is a derivative of petroleum, natural gas or similar substances. They are transformed into a substance known as polymer resin, which is then shaped and formed into whatever object is desired. Plastic contributes to oil dependency, at a time when it is generally recognized that oil will not be available indefinitely.
.Landfill Disposal
The majority of plastic, especially plastic bags, winds up in landfills. Besides the fact that available landfill space is becoming increasingly scarce, plastic poses special problems for landfills. Most plastic is not biodegradable, which means it does not break down to its simple component parts.
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Plastic Bags:
Questions to peers:
What do you do with the plastic bag after taking it home from the gro-cery store?
Do you know about the alternatives to plastic bags?
2 different Deli, Food Emporium
Do you know about plastic bags and their environmental impact?
What are the alternatives..?
Does the price affect your choice?
What are people’s reactions when plastic bags are not given?
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Goal:
To have the city use less plastic bags; make a small change to benefit the environment
Future:
Audience: Merchants, Stores, Delis, etc.
.Design a campaign promoting less use of plastic bags (informative)
.Create a line of packaging with sustainable materials(already many existing)