2. Focus: Eco.
• Ecological (dictionary.com/ecological)
• The study of the harmful effects of modern
civilization on the environment
• Also the view toward prevention or reversal
through preservation of the environment
• A.K.A Environmentalism
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3. Purpose & Highlights
• “For a Better an Better Tomorrow”
• For the American public
• Make better choices
• To help recycle
• Cut down on harmful waste materials
• Better one self and the world
• While still having fun on your phone
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBOzcP2FnDM
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4. Why?
• We all have an ecological responsibility
• Help preserve the ozone and environment
• 1 recycled can = 3 hours of TV
• 2003 the U.S. saved enough energy by
recycling cans to run 162 billion hours of TV,
or about 25 hours of TV for every man,
woman and child on Earth.
• http://www.affluentmagazine.com/articles/
article/69
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6. Benefits of Recycling
• Thousands of U.S. companies have saved
millions of dollars through their voluntary
recycling programs.
• Enhances company image
• Recycling is easy to do
• Recycling increases customer loyalty
• Recycling saves space and reduces clutter
• Recycling is great for the environment
• Increases employee morale
• Recycling is cost effective
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7. Recycling Statistics
• Only 66% of the office paper in the United
States is recycled. (Soure: EPA)
• The average aluminum can contains 40%
post consumer aluminum. (Source: EPA)
• In 2007, only 6.8% of the plastic generated
was recycled. (Source: Earth911.com)
• 8 out of 10 plastic water bottles become
landfill waste. (Source: EPA)
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8. If a recycling bin is not readily
available, I will always seek one
out in order to recycle paper,
glass or plastic.
25 % Males 40% Females
Agree
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10. How ?
• Your customizable wallpaper with live current
tracking position.
• Always know where the recycling bins are
– Public Trash, Recycling Plants, bottle collectors etc.
• Stores and restaurants stared based on their
products and how they recycle
• Best places to dispose of raw and other
hazardous materials
– List of nearest recycling plants
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12. Layout
Stars => Based on how stores recycle
Trashcans => Where recycling bins are available
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13. Layout
• Use the Menu button
• Find places to dispose of raw materials
• Find the best stores/restaurants that recycle
• Add Eco App as a live wallpaper
– Allowing you to see nearest recycling bins
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14. Goals & Me
• To better the world, by bettering our own
selves
• Helping environment by more people
recycling
• Ultimate Goal: Get the American public to all
recycle
• Become an entirely
recyclable community
as a whole
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15. Development Environment
• Using app to make aware of the recycling needs,
by showing the bins on live wallpaper
• Finding places to dispose of raw materials
– Computers, batteries, paints, oils, etc.
• What stores recycle there waste better
– Star rating system, out of 5 stars
• Download App from Google Play Store
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16. Execution Environment
• The American Nation
• Free App
• Propose to:
– Recycling Plants
– Environmentalists
– Government, to help increase awareness of the
importance of recycling
– Other Companies & Organizations
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17. References
• http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8173/7893715098_d9f27052f4_h.jpg
• http://www.google.com/imgres?num=10&um=1&hl=en&client=safari&rls=en&biw=714&bih=728&tbs=isz:l&tbm=isch&tbnid=Qb_FmJfzwNHSBM:&imgrefurl=http://agoratelegraph.com
/2012/02/29/john-stossel-illegal-everything-awarded-5-out-of-5-stars-from-the-agora-telegraph-a-must-see/&docid=Lc32lTYi23I3CM&imgurl=http://agoratelegraph.com/wp-
content/uploads/2012/02/5-
stars.jpg&w=2741&h=577&ei=zQ2YUNHXB4jU0gGo_YDgAg&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=208&vpy=253&dur=572&hovh=92&hovw=439&tx=352&ty=3sig=109089182390213452512&sqi=2&p
age=1&tbnh=40&tbnw=188&start=0&ndsp=11&ved=1t:429,r:2,s:0,i:106
• http://cdn.getmainelobster.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/eco-friendly.jpg
• http://www.google.com/imgres?um=1&hl=en&sa=N&biw=1152&bih=704&tbm=isch&tbnid=lHcHMRWVKxGswM:&imgrefurl=http://ecofriendlyclothingonline.com.wordpressors.com/
&docid=iwK2apyFk1wzsM&imgurl=http://login.wordpressors.com/Upload/ecofriendlyclothingonline.com/EcoFriendlyClothing-
info1.jpg&w=337&h=288&ei=FRWYUMuIPLG40QGm2YDIBg&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=109&vpy=338&dur=607&hovh=207&hovw=242&tx=140&ty=83&sig=1090891823902134525
12&page=1&tbnh=140&tbnw=164&start=0&ndsp=24&ved=1t:429,r:6,s:0,i:156
• http://mytechquest.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Google-Maps-for-Android-Supports-Offline-Maps-02.jpg
• Baker, Samantha. "Talking Trash: the Influence of Gender and Social Class on Recycling." (2008). DigiTool Main Menu. Florida State University. Web.
<http://digitool.fcla.edu:80/R/14RNIM4YMDXCHYQ6J6UG1GE6P8DY9BY9GEQY5HKPIMB56A4BI5-01788?func=dbin-jump-full>.
Abstract- Focuses on the relationship of gender and social classes
• Berger, Ida E. "The Demographics of Recycling and the Structure of Environmental Behavior."Sage Journals Online 29.4 (1997): 515-31. Environment and Behavior. Web.
<http://eab.sagepub.com/content/29/4/515.short>.
Abstract- Signifies the changing world and the increasing awareness that people have on the environment.
• Bettie, Julie. "Women without Class: Girls, Race and Identity." University of California Press. Web.
Abstract- Helps provide insight on our hypothesis about why women may recycle more than men.
• Muller, M., and A. Schienberg. "Gender and Urban Waste Management." GDRC | The Global Development Research Center. Web. <http://www.gdrc.org/uem/waste/swm-gender.html>.
Abstract- Detailed description of who recycles and gender influences.
• Oates, Caroline J., and Seoniadh McDonald. "Recycling and the Domestic Division of Labour."Recycling and the Domestic Division of Labour 40.3. Sociology. Web.
<http://soc.sagepub.com/content/40/3/417.short>.
Abstract- Helps us understand how essential recycling at home.
• "Recycling Motivation A Look at the Factors Shaping Recycling Habits, Psychology - CollegeTermPapers.com." College Term Papers - Free College Term Papers, Research Papers
Essays, & Book Reports. <http://www.collegetermpapers.com/TermPapers/Psychology/Recycling_Motivation_A_look_at_the_factors_shaping_recycling_habits.shtml>.
Abstract- Detailed account of what factors cause us to recycle.
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18. Research and Design
for Video
• Sample Size- 150
• Age Group- 18-27, 28-40, 41+
• Gender – 75 males 75 females
• (25 surveyors in each age group)
• Location-cities/towns in Rhode Island
• Survey consisted of quantitative and
qualitative data
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Editor's Notes
Various responses
Engaging in Greener Now business practices and publicizing those practices can attract both employees and customers.
Recycling at work is straightforward- if a good system gets in place it’s easy to implement and maintain.
Customers prefer to do business with companies that behave in an environmentally-friendly way.
Recycling often reduces clutter and improves the working environment. Less clutter also means increased safety at the workplace.
Recycling at work helps reduce the environmental impact of your business.
Employee satisfaction is heightened, because employees find pride in working for a company that embodies environmental values.
Cost effective, simply because it is often cheaper when compared with general waste management and disposal.
The average office worker in the US uses 10,000 sheets of copy paper each year. That's 4 million tons of copy paper used annually. Office workers in the US generate approximately 2 pounds of paper and paperboard products every day. (Reference URL: http://epa.gov/osw/conserve/materials/paper/faqs.htm#offices)
It takes 10 liters of water to produce 1 sheet of paper
Of all the participants in our survey merely 8% of males (13 out of 166) and 13% of females (24 out of 188) said they will actively seek out a recycling bin.
