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Recycling take-out design

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Project

Problem Statement

As takeout and delivery services have rapidly increased, the usage of disposable plastic bags has also significantly risen. Specifically, with the surge in coffee consumption among modern individuals, this issue has become a more significant concern for sustainability.

These plastic bags contribute to environmental pollution and entail significant costs for disposal. To address these problems, this case study experimented with developing a design concept based on sustainability.

Background Research

Disposable plastic bag usage

The surge in takeout and delivery has led to a massive consumption of disposable plastic bags, amounting to approximately 1.4 kg per person per year, resulting in serious resource waste and environmental pollution.

Disposable plastic bag usage

Amount of plastic waste

Plastic waste, which has been steadily increasing since 2017, takes hundreds of years to decompose, causing a devastating impact on the environment and increasing the burden on society.

Amount of plastic waste

Plastic waste, which has been steadily increasing since 2017, takes hundreds of years to decompose, causing a devastating impact on the environment and increasing the burden on society.

Amount of plastic waste

Plastic waste, which has been steadily increasing since 2017, takes hundreds of years to decompose, causing a devastating impact on the environment and increasing the burden on society.

Continued increase in plastic bag use

Despite regulations, usage continues to increase, and existing alternatives fall short in reducing material consumption, creating a pressing need for sustainable packaging designs that minimize environmental impact.

Continued increase in plastic bag use

Disposable plastic bag usage

Plastic waste generation

Design Concept

The primary design concept is to reduce the material of the beverage takeout package design. The design focused on developing a structure for a functional product that provides not only stable carry-on capabilities but is also easier to recycle.

There are two types of designs: Type A, which uses a top-cutting method, and Type B, which uses a center-cutting method, allowing for the carriage of up to two drinks together.