Goals, parameters, and constraints

Constraints within the City

 

There are a plethora of factors which need to be considered when developing a solution to the lack of recycling practices contributing to the plastic buildup. 

• Solution must take into account the availability of resources that is given to make this solution sustainable to ensure its use and implementation.

• Design should adhere to the limited space within communities and be executed with community’s support. 

• Solution must have potential in low income communities

• Design will not go against the religious beliefs or the cultural practices of the community. 

• Should take into account that there are multiple demographic and economic pressures on the coastal resources located in Sihanoukville.

 

Resource Parameters

 

• Final product should adhere to the resources that are within capabilities of the city and its government. 

• Needs to be an agreement on all parts of the stakeholders that will ultimately support and push the efforts of this project. 

• Plastic use should be avoided when implemented into the solution design materials so as to not add plastic waste to the community.

•  If needed, plastic should only comprise approximately 10-15% or less of the final solution materials. Design should be aesthetically pleasing and visually engaging to targeted audiences of members within the community. 

• Final design should double participation of recycling within the community. 

• We aim to decrease the amount of waste recycled in Sihanoukville by at least 1%. 

 

Design Goals

 

• Devise a solution that will be effective, sustainable, and approved by the community.

• Design should not further contribute to the issue at hand, and should therefore be made with biodegradable materials and should not create an excessive amount of waste as a byproduct. 

• End product should be familiarized and put into daily practice by the targeted audience.

• Design should consist of sustainable materials and be able to reduce the current amount of plastic waste located within the community according to the design guidelines.

• Aim to increase the amount of community awareness and participation in proper disposal practices.