Vita Karen Wei Parsons Product Design Summer Intensive Course Summer 2004 Recycled Bottles Product Design

1. product design parsons school of design summer 2004 karen wei

3. sustainable materials paper cork veneer cornstarch bamboo recycled products flax straw clay polyurethane foam recycled polythene natural rubber silicone coconut fibers cotton hemp jute kevlar polyester fleece soybean composites mdf felt live plants degradable materials water powered wind powered solar powered food beeswax … and the list goes on

9. current products there are some products out there currently that take old PET bottles and reuse them in very different ways, such as fleece, carpet, bottle boats, and bird feeders to name a few…

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17. final product rethink and reuse

18. the creation of a product which both reduces solid waste and stimulates awareness of wasteful objects and practices. education is the key to change . concept

19. extracting virgin plastics consumes more energy and produces more toxic by - products than recycling or reusing plastic 9 billion plastic bottles are produced annually in the US – 2/3 end up in land fills recycling of plastic PET bottles can only occur for 6 or 7 generations most consumers have not learned proper recycling practices nor have attractive, eco -friendly choices for reusing waste issues

22. sustainable stackable mass producible educational functional aesthetically pleasing design

23. process used bottles cutting bottles melting drinking edge

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26. vitacup reuses old plastic bottles that can no longer be recycled which helps reduce waste accumulation. the bottles are treated with a protective, anti -bacterial coat and polished for long term use. the screw cap allows for easy cleaning and dispensing excess liquid. stacking is a cinch either on their own or in the vitabag for people on the go. cup

27. educate all vita products are accompanied by an informational cd. the contents of the cd include further information on the vita product line and inspirations, recycling how to’s, the environmental impact, and other products reusing PET bottles today. in this way, vita hopes to promote an eco - friendly lifestyle and eco – smart society.

28. multipurpose many uses, many functions, many settings. vita has been used at cafes, restaurants, and for people on the go. use your imagination, a cup is where vita begins but not where it ends.