Upcycling HDPE plastic waste to sustainable eyewear | |
| Author | Arisara Pittayayon |
| Call Number | AIT RSPR no.MPA-21-04 |
| Subject(s) | Plastics--Environmental aspects Recycling (Waste, etc.)--Environmental aspects Plastic scrap--Recycling |
| Note | A research study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master in Marine Plastics Abatement, School of Environment, Resources and Development |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Research studies project report ; no. MPA-21-04 |
| Abstract | Single-use-plastic waste is an urgent environmental issue. Drinking water bottles are one of the most common single-use plastic applications on the market but few of the bottles were collected and sent to proper recycling. The rest leaked into the environment and caused uncountable cases of death of marine animals. Upcycling is one of the recycling methods of prolonging plastic’s life. Discarded plastic wastes are added value with the unique design and transformed to everyday-used products. This research study illustrated the methodology of upcycling HDPE plastic bottle caps to sustainable eyewear, usage for 3-5years per one pair, from designing to fabrication. Shredder machine was used to ground plastic caps to small flakes and these flakes were put in the injection machine to create frames and temples. In addition, this study also demonstrates the customer validation of upcycling eyewear and possibility on the market in Thailand. Online survey was conducted and showed the valid customers. As a result, with the cycle of the produced eyewears, they were able to be used by customers and sent back to the close loop with the EPR system. Donation to people in need such as children in rural areas and elderlies is part of the circle to provide better quality of seeing for a better quality of life. Upcycling HDPE plastic caps can reduce the amount of plastic wastes and create value for plastic waste. Upcycled eyewears were useful products that use resources efficiently and also were able to improve the better vision for all users. |
| Year | 2021 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Research studies project report ; no. MPA-21-04 |
| Type | Research Study Project Report (RSPR) |
| School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development |
| Department | Department of Energy and Climate Change (Former title: Department of Energy, Environment, and Climate Change (DEECC)) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Marine Plastic Abatement (MPA) |
| Chairperson(s) | Visvanathan, Chettiyappan; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Chongrak Polprasert;Krishna, P.V. Gopi; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Asian Institute of Technology Scholarship; |
| Degree | Research studies project report (M.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2021 |