Ko Chi Hong (FASS), Su Yating (SOC), Shantia Koh Jia Wen (SOC), Alex Ye Hein Aung (SOC), Cheryl Li Xiang (BBA)
Academic Advisor: Ms. Sadaf Ansari
The high volume of waste generated from single-use plastic carriers for takeaway drinks is a prevalent issue in Singapore. To mitigate this waste, our project objective was to design and test a DIY sustainable alternative for takeaway drink carriers for RVRC residents. Our cup holder prototype is made primarily from upcycled clothes waste. We first conducted a performance test for our prototype to measure factors such as strength, durability, drying speed and flexibility in use for different drink sizes. Following this, we conducted a feasibility study with our target audience – high frequency consumers of takeaway drinks. After a three-week trial, results showed that the frequency of cup-holder use by the participants in our trial increased gradually while their use of plastic carriers dropped more than half. Hence, we conclude that our prototype could be a a sustainable alternative to replace single-use plastic carriers for takeaway drinks.