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Smart Paper Recycling Receptacle - OVO

OVO is a paper recycling receptacle that collects segregates, stores and also recycles all the paper into a byproduct on spot. 
The byproduct then collected has various different applications. The idea is to increase the life cycle and add value to paper which previously was next to nil once entered into the waste management chain. 
The designed receptacle has a simple but intuitive design, with two collection openings, which caters to different paper surface trash. The receptacle encourages people to dispose their paper waste off by giving them rewards. An app can be downloaded to locate a receptacle closest to their location and in return after disposing their paper trash, they get rewards. It has a digital display that projects real time temperature and various paper recycling facts. It also comes with an indicator that notifies users if the receptacle is full. 
Ideation Process 
The receptacles can be placed in corporate offices, schools, embassies, printing shops, fast food chains and later on in public spaces.
User Personas
Basic Application Interface
The purpose is to create a reward system so that the masses can be involved and are encouraged to recycle.
Mood Boarding 
Mechanism: How it works
A functional prototype was made which can produce half scale paper brick as proposed in the solution within 30 minutes.
The machine made is one of its type in the world.
Journey Mapping 
Smart Paper Recycling Receptacle - OVO
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Smart Paper Recycling Receptacle - OVO

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