SOLUTIONS

So we came up with three solutions for our three waste problems. . .


(1) The first business solution is the 'biocup initiative'.
This is a marketing campaign targeted at local cafes in Pyrmont area to introduce a more sustainable option for disposable cups. The Campaign will also promote use and supply of 'keep cups' and offer promotional signage to benefit cafe's image in regards to stewardship in waste reduction and elimination.

BioCups are an environmentally sustainable alternative to regular take-away coffee cups.

“Unlike traditional paper cups that use a petroleum-based plastic lining, the BioCup uses a corn-based plastic lining (PLA). Therefore, it is fully renewable and leaves a smaller environmental footprint. And it does so without adding anything that will distract your clients from the rich, deep flavour they have come to know and love. One more step toward a sustainable future. Together, we can make a difference one coffee at a time.

BioCup can be composted in a commercial compost facility, however this option is not widely available in Australia. If the BioCup ends up in landfill, it still has upstream environmental benefits, such as reduced greenhouse gas emissions and reduced dependence on fossil fuels. To gain maximum advantage though, the compost bin is the recommended destination, completing a cycle by enriching the earth that helped produce it. For those concerned about the environment, its a happy ending for a cup that’s just beginning to make its mark on the world.” (www.biopak.com.au)

(2) The second business solution is the 'Com-partment'. 
COM-PARTMENT provides an apartment composting service which will allow for the recycling of food wastes using apartment suited ‘Com-bins’. A small recycled bin that will be used by all residents for their food waste. Once the Com-bin is full the residents would place the bin in a designated area such as a garbage room which would then be collected by Com-partment employees. The contracted Com-partment employees will then take these Com-bins and compost the material provided by the residents and then clean and return the Com-bins to the residents. There will be spare bins provided upon request to residents with larger food disposals. The residents which are in effect composting through Com-partment will be able to order the extremely fertile soil which will come in different sized packages so that they can be used for their own plants or other means.

(3) The third business solution is the 'BOXSHELF'
The boxshelf furniture design collects polystyrene boxes from our local Sydney fish markets and use these landfill contributors for innovative shelf design. Boxes are custom painted to specification using environmentally friendly water based paint and are multi-use items from storage to exhibition display.