The document discusses the creation of an affordable improvised personal flotation device using discarded plastic bottles and cloth to address flooding issues in the Miagao community of the Philippines. It outlines the design and construction process of the vest, which consists of pockets for storing plastic bottles to ensure buoyancy. This initiative aims to provide a life-saving flotation device for families during flooding while repurposing plastic waste.

1. “OUT OF THE BOX IDEAS”I – Counsel, SY 2011 – 2012, St. Louise de Marillac School of MiagaoMiagao, Iloilo, Philippines

2. LIFE VEST:IMPROVISED PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE

3. MR. RAEMMIL F. NULADASCIENCE TEACHER

4. Christian FenisNicoliteSegunlaTherese JavellanaMa. VeNagpatonKeichelleEmirizaTupasWendy NaciongayoKeith Ann Rayan VillanuevaJed Arden NaldozaArtrix Philip FederisoJose Elmer TesoroJennievebNgalanLIST OF MEMBERS

5. Among the problems that have been affecting our community every year are pollution (a deliberate act of man by means of polluting) and flooding(state of being under water: the situation that results when land that is usually dry is covered with water as a result of overflowing of heavy rain).

6. Plastic bottles come in handy because they contain the purified water and the favorite juice we drink. Despite our education, for some people, throwing them away also comes in handy. The problem is how to make use of these discarded plastic bottles.

7. Flooding is a yearly problem. Water rises so fast that people are usually caught off guarded and some get drowned. The problem is how to make an affordable personal floating device to keep people from drowning.

8. In doing so, we can also minimize the amount of discarded plastic bottles that are considered as one of the causes of flooding.

9. ORANGE GINA CLOTHMATERIALS USED

10. SCISSORSMATERIALS USED

11. ORANGE THREADMATERIALS USED

12. SEWING MACHINEMATERIALS USED

13. ZIPPERSMATERIALS USED

14. 24 PLASTIC BOTTLES: 16 (350 ml) AND 8 (280 ml)MATERIALS USED

15. An orange gina cloth is cut and sewed to the pattern of a “chaleco” vest. The orange cloth is chosen to provide easy visibility. Securing cords are attached in the front for easy fastening.PROCEDURE

16. Big pockets are sewn around the waist with each compartment capable of holding 3 to 4 regular sized (350 ml) mineral plastic bottles. About 12 to 16 bottles all together are used. Pockets are compartmentalized to maintain buoyancy should other pockets are damaged in use.

17. Smaller pockets are sewn on the upper chest and back with each compartment designed to hold 2 solo sized (280 ml) plastic bottles. About 8 bottles all together are used. Note that the number of bottles may vary depending on the size of the vest.

18. Plastic zippers are used to open and close the pockets. They provide easy opening and closing should there be a need to replace the bottles.

19. The bottles should be empty with their caps tightly closed. They are arranged in a fence-like or palisading manner.

20. The vest is then ready for use.

21. FINISHED PRODUCTFRONT

22. FINISHED PRODUCTSIDE

23. FINISHED PRODUCTBACK

24. FINISHED PRODUCT

25. Commercially produced life vests are usually expensive and could not be afforded by simple folks. In fact most households don’t have them. In areas where flooding down to the waist is a normal occurrence, people should start having one for each member of the family. The study will benefit the poor people to provide them with an affordable life saving floating device.IMPACT

26. GROUP PHOTOS

27. GROUP PHOTOS

28. We would like to thank the following:Mr. RaemmilNulada for giving us the basic idea on what project to work on Mrs. Ivy Fenis for her suggestions on the details of the vest.Mr. F. VivanteFenis for improving the information we have gatheredMs. Maya Naciongayo for helping sew the vestAND…THANK YOU!

29. THANK YOUFOR YOURATTENTION!