Date of Award
Spring 6-1-2021
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Industrial Design
Department
Industrial Design
First Advisor
Peter Yeadon
Second Advisor
Jennaca Davies
Abstract
Plastic is the cheapest and most versatile material invented by humans. But with it comes endless pollution. In the face of plastic waste, I need to establish a direct and effective plastic reuse method.
In order to limit plastic waste to a controllable range, I try to reduce the cost of recycled plastics and increase the value of recycled plastics. After research and experimentation, I created a method of turning plastic bottles into plastic cloth through cutting and knitting. This method and material provide a new direction for the reuse of plastics. For the creation of new reuse methods, it is not only necessary to look to the future, but also to see the past. I found inspiration from human industrial history to deal with plastic pollution. This project aims to make people aware of the value of recycled plastics.
Recommended Citation
Cheng, Du, "After plastic waste : plastic bottle knitting machine - design for value of recycling plastic" (2021). Masters Theses. 737.
https://digitalcommons.risd.edu/masterstheses/737
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Comments
View exhibition online: Du Cheng, AFTER PLASTIC WASTE