During the early stages of this project I focused on the psychology of event attendees, how to make an object that easily telegraphs it purpose and encourages its use, as well as the use of sustainable materials.
Alternating between Rhino and physical paper models I further refined the bin, and created a pattern that could be used to manufacture it.
The final bin is made from recycled cardboard coated with Nanotech Industries GreenCoat. Cardboard with this coating is not only water, grease, and oil resistant, but it retains its biodegradable and recyclable properties as well. This means that when a bin is full, it can simply be disposed of with its contents.
Thanks to their distinctive shape and bold labeling, they are easy for attendees to identify, and when the bins are set up in groups, their angled shape allows for the creation of site specific installations. Not only would the bins be inexpensive to produce, but because they pack flat they can easily be shipped and stored in bulk.
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Sustainable Refuse Bin Concept
In this project I attempted to tackle common issues with refuse at festivals and other events: namely those of accessibility, visibility, scaleability, and replaceability. Current solutions easily overflow or are hard to find, leading to rubbish littering the event grounds.
