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Sustainability (Environmental (Ensuring sustainability (The environmental…
Sustainability
Environmental
Ensuring sustainability
The environmental sustainability of this project is mainly about how the materials used can last for as long as they can while still being able to function properly.
Materials such as strong plastics would likely outperform other materials like wood as plastics are much more resilient to the weather conditions that are common to the Ksach Leav village.
Life-cycle analysis
In the best case, the materials used will be entirely bio-degradeable. However, because of the lower incomes of villagers using materials which aren't entirely degradeable or recyclable will likely outshine those which are.
Materials such as wood and some plastics will likely do the job well. Using a small tarp to collect compost while also allowing water through would be excellent in the monsoon season.
Eco-footprint
The eco-footprint of the materials in this design on the environment should be relatively small. The initial design doesn't directly impact the environment but the materials in the initial design might be damaged and lost by the weather conditions of the local area.
By choosing materials which are recyclable or bio-degradable it would minimise the footprint of each piece in the design. Materials which can contribute to the two tiers would also be beneficial.
Economic
Responsible resources
Because the Ksach Leav village is located a decent distance from a large city, being able to build & maintain the design using local materials is practically essential to ensuring a long term usage.
Local costs
The cost of this project is easily an important aspect. If it costs $1000 per year to maintain, there's a very small chance that the villagers will be able to make that amount per year on top of their average living costs.
A solution to this problem is designing the tiered holder to be made out of materials that can be bought at their market (or relatively close by) and for a low-moderate cost.
Built to last
The design and the materials are likely to be the most important aspects of the economic aspect. This design may quickly degrade over time because of the conditions in the Kratie Providence and therefore using materials which are resistant to conditions like constant flooding.
Perhaps, using a flotation device to hold materials that aren't bio degradable or simply putting them high enough so that they don't dissolve.
Technical
Amount of materials used
The design is a double tiered solid waste storage which holds compost and recyclables (with perhaps a space for others). In the design recyclables will likely be held on the top side so that they aren't lost in the higher flood waters. The biggest problem is likely going to be the second tier as it will hold a large amount of recyclables. As such, it will require support so that it doesn't collapse.
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