Alex A. Gartland
ABSTRACT
An increased concern for the environment has brought about an arena to develop and experiment with new devices to support sustainable design. The 'Weigh Your Waste' (WYW) device will allow the user to monitor their waste charges and provide a platform for the user to learn and explore areas such as: recycling, reusing old items, how to make compost and many other green activities. Some districts are encouraged to recycle by paying for their waste according to its weight. Similarly, some businesses are subject to a 'pay by weight' scheme. The WYW system proposes to tackle issues for users in these schemes. However, users that are not subject to these schemes can still benefit from the device by using it as a learning tool.
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Index Terms
- Weigh your waste: a sustainable way to reduce waste
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