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AI-GENERATED ABSTRACT: Abstract: The global mindset of environmental friendliness (EF), zero waste (ZW), and the circular economy system (CES) promotes the rethinking of resource life cycles to avoid waste generation and foster sustainability. This thesis explores the EF mindset and its methodology, which mimics the reuse of resources observed in nature. It emphasizes the importance of waste prevention, product design, and the full life cycle of goods. By adopting an EF approach, manufacturing and production networks can be restructured to minimize waste from the outset. The thesis acknowledges the increasing trash generation due to population growth and the need to alleviate strain on limited environmental resources. It also discusses the role of consumers and companies in adopting more sustainable behaviors and implementing eco-friendly practices throughout their operations. A specific focus of this research is on the significance of cardboard as an alternative material within the circular economic system. Cardboard, when properly recycled, presents advantages over single-use plastics and has the potential to be utilized in various design applications. The thesis explores previous works by designers and investigates new approaches to using cardboard, aiming to enhance its acceptance among consumers and designers. By addressing the impact of waste reduction and exploring the potential of cardboard, this research contributes to the development of eco-friendly materials and supports circular economic principles. The methodology comprises literature reviews, research on cardboard materials, recycling processes, and the circular economic system. It examines the flaws and limitations of cardboard, as well as case studies of designers and businesses utilizing cardboard as a primary material in their designs. The theoretical section draws from extensive investigations of books, research papers, and articles. Additionally, a practical chapter presents a design project involving the development of a lounge chair prototype using corrugated cardboard, providing first-hand insights and showcasing the concept's functionality. Keywords: environmental friendliness, zero waste, circular economy system, waste prevention, product design, resource life cycle, cardboard, alternative materials, sustainability, eco-friendly materials, design applications, recycling, literature review, case studies, design project.
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DISSERTATION NOTE: Bachelor of Arts thesis in Product Design, Berlin International University of Applied Sciences, 2022.
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MACHINE-GENERATED CONTENTS NOTE: Table of Contents 1. Introduction (Page 6) 1.1 Problem statement and aim (Page 10) 1.2 Motivation (Page 11) 1.3 Methodology (Page 11) 2. Cardboard Properties (Page 12) 2.1 Introduction and types (Page 15) 2.1.1 Corrugated cardboard (Page 17) 2.1.2 Paperboard (Page 19) 2.1.3 Honeycomb cardboard (Page 21) 2.1.4 Paper tube (Page 23) 2.2 Uses for cardboard in everyday life (Page 25) 2.3 Manufacturing and recycling of cardboard (Page 30) 2.4 Water and fire challenges (Page 32) 3. Cardboard as the primary material in industrial design and architecture (Page 35) 3.1 Cardboard in industrial design (Page 36) 3.1.1 Present-day designs and creators with cardboard (Page 37) 3.1.2 Stange Design (Page 44) 3.1.3 Room in a box (Page 51) 3.2 Cardboard in architecture (Page 55) 3.2.1 Shigeru Ban (Page 57) 3.2.2 Fiction factory (Page 65) 4. Design Project (Page 71) 4.1 Brief (Page 72) 4.2 Requirements and challenges (Page 74) 4.3 User target (Page 74) 4.4 Components and dimensions (Page 76) 4.5 Design (Page 78) 4.6 User journey (Page 86) 5. Conclusion (Page 89) Bibliography (Page 92) List of Figures (Page 94) Appendix (Page 98)
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