Name : Alyssa Hosein
School : A.S.J.A Girls College San
Fernando
Class : 2G
Group 1
Making a First Aid Kit using Recycled
Materials
Context
Waste materials are disposed in various ways, such as
composting, incineration, open burning or
indiscriminate dumping on open land or in landfills,
rivers and coastal waters. Sound management of waste
contributes to a safe environment and a healthy
society. Recycling of waste is an effective solution to
the problem of solid waste. Useful ; and interesting
products can be produced using recycled materials.
Challeng
ethis project is to design and make
The challenge for
a first aid kit using recycled materials tfor
emergencies
In addition, my product must be :
-safe
-attractive
-must not cost more than $20.00
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Define the Problem
Identify the Problem
Wasting is a major problem in our world right now. To help reduce waste I was
challenged to make an useful product using recycled materials.
Describe the problem
As stated previously, I am challenged to make a first aid/ survival kit. As a girl, I
own a lot of jewelry. This is why I decided to make a jewelry organizer using
things I had around my house.
Clearly state the Challenge
I am required to design and make a first aid/survival kit using recycled materials
to solve a problem of waste disposal in your community
Clearly State specifications
• Must to useful
• Must help stop waste in the community
• Must be made using recycle materials
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Evidence of Research - Book
For my book I decided to read “Plastic Waste and
Recycling.” This book teaches you about the
importance of recycling and the outcome of when you
don`t recycle
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Evidence of Research - Website
For my online research I decided to use a website that
teaches me about first aid and survival.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/first-aid/first-aid-kits/basics/art-20056673
Link to Website
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Interview
For my interview I decided to
ask me family members a
couple of questions.
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Question #1
Do you have a plan with your
family in case of an emergency?
Most common answer : Yes
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Question #2
What do you have in your
survival/first aid kit at home?
Most common answer : Canned
Foods and first aid items
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Question #3
What do you recommend to
people who do not have a plan
in place
Most common answer :Better
safe than sorry. Prepare a first
aid kit and keep in a safe and
accessible place
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Bibliography
Book
• Author – Trevor Letcher
• Year of Publication – March 10th, 2020
• Publisher – Trever Letcher
Website
• Name – Mayo Clinic
• Author`s Name – Unknown
• Author's Initials – Unknown
• Published Date – 1998-2022
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Possible Solutions
Solution 1
Advantages – Disadvantages –
• Can be accessed easily • Cardboard can be damaged if in
• Simple to put in supplies contact with water
• Can accommodate different items • Can be destroyed easily (ripped)
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Possible Solutions
Solution 2
Advantages –
• Ability to hang on walls
• Can hold different types supplies
• Does not pick up much space
Disadvantages –
• Items can shift
• Cannot accommodate much items
• May be difficult to take out some items off
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Chosen Solution and Rational
Voting Process
Solution Number of Votes
Solution 1 13
Solution 2 16
Since there were more votes for solution 2, my group and I made it our
goal to replicate it.
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Materials Used
Solution 1 Solution 2
Shoe Box Plastic Container
Supplies Phone Box
Decorations Decorations
Separator Supplies
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Rational for chosen solution
Since solution 2 had the most votes, we decided replicate
that design to meet the criteria required for this project
Limitation, Weakness and Disadvantages of
Chosen Solution
Plastic can break
Phone box can become unsteady
Handle can break
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Developmental Works
List of Tools used
Pliers
Screwdriver
Hot Glue Gun
List of Materials used
Plastic container
Wire
Phone box
Supplies
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Procedure
1. Assemble a plan
2. Gather materials
3. Design compartments
4. Gather supplies
5. Assemble box
6. Insert supplies
Process Pictures
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Testing
To test my product I decided to see if it is
sturdy enough. To test this I placed a
variation of items of different weights to
see it will stay
Picture of the first aid/survival with supplies will be placed at the
end
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Evaluation
After testing the product I can confirm
that it is sturdy and practical to be a
survival kit
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Final Product
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