6. Methodology
This section illustrates the methods used by the team to gather
information for the report.
6.1 Primary Research
The team conducted a survey to find out what are people’s thoughts
of owning a reusable straw or cup.
Through this survey, the team was able to get first-hand data on
the percentage of people who own reusable straw or cup and the reasons why they
do not own them. Also, we were able to find out the reasons behind people’s
unwillingness to bring out their own reusable straw or cup although they do own
one.
The data collected is useful for us to come up with a solution
that would cater to the opinions provided.
6.2 Secondary Research
Each of the team members did research to retrieve statistics of
the amount of plastic waste over the past few years, benefits, and solutions to
limitations. The majority of the research was extracted from trustable news
articles or journals. Through the research process, the team has also gained an
initial insight into the research problem.
7. Conclusion
The team believes that with a dispenser integrated with the rental
cup system, the need for plastic for packaging will decrease. This is because
it removes the unnecessary packaging step from the traditional manufacturing
chain in beverage production. With the Punggol campus built by 2021, it can be
used as a testbed in line with the goals of the Zero waste master plan.
After which, SFA could implement this protocol for beverage stalls
at other educational institutes. In the long run, perhaps SFA can introduce it
across the beverage industry to combat the plastic waste issue in Singapore.
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9. Appendices
Appendix A
Pepsico ‘Hydration Platform’
It is a new way to provide beverage with the choices of
customizing without introducing single-use plastics. This is the latest step
for Pepsico in its quest in reducing single-use plastic. Previously, Pepsico
has introduced “SodaStream”, a home sparkling water brand, and
“Drinkfinity”, a customised vessel for suited for all kinds of beverages.
Appendix B
Drink dispenser in NUS canteen
This style of the drink dispenser is not commonly seen in Singapore.
This is also a good way to customize the drink and reduce diabetes among
Singaporeans.
Appendix C
Survey statistics obtained from the survey
*ADD: Automated drinks dispenser
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