The development of a waste sorting system for the Royal Institute of Technology
Abstract: The Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) has extensive knowledge, research and education in sustainability and wish to have an identity and brand associated with thorough work for the environment. Currently there is no optimal existing solution that encourages sustainable waste management. On behalf of Green Leap and as part of the Zero Emission Campus Lab project, a new waste management system adapted to the needs of KTH was developedExisting issues and opportunities were investigated through user research focusing on the environment of KTH, the waste management of KTH, cultural, societal and psychological aspects of recycling. Based on the research, a concept was developed. User tests were made and further embodiment of the concept to ensure its feasibility. An analysis of the system was made regarding the environmental impacts of implementing it. The solution is a user friendly, simple and recognizable waste management system that when implemented will encourage recycling and identify KTH as a green campus. It consists of new containers adapted to the recycling needs of KTH, a communication concept informing of the work being made and a management plan to make sure that the new system will work.A positive attitude towards recycling exists but due to mistrust in the efforts of others the personal commitment was left to believe to have little impact on the recycling. Recycling at KTH must become a lifestyle to make a new system work. It is crucial that the system is simple to use and efficient. To combine results, gains and goals with social pressure and lifestyle will affect not only the behavior but also the belief in KTH as a green campus. In order to succeed, the system must be trustworthy and contain no bottlenecks along the way of the waste handling.
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