BMFU 3293 | 2016 | Doc No. T-002 | Proposal Form

Shopping Bag Group 53

10th March 2016

FACULTY OF MANUFACTURING ENGINEERINGBMFU 3293 – INTEGRATED DESIGN PROJECT

DETAILS OF PROJECT TEAM

Name Designation Matric. No. Dept. HP No. Email

Muhammad Yusuf Bin

Zakaria

Project Leader

B051410064 BMFP 011-10930908 yusuf_yen@yahoo.com.my

Nur Shuhada Binti Shawal

Secretary B051410027 BMFB 013-4723288 nurshuhadashawal@gmail.com

Nur Syuhada Binti Mat

Adam

Treasurer B051310236 BMFU 013-9678209 syuhadaadam@yahoo.com

Siti Nur Ailisa Binti

Ibrahim

Marketing B051310151 BMFR 017-7114493 ailisaibrahim21@gmail.com

Cheang Shing

Design B051310109 BMFR 014-6494201 shing716@hotmail.com

Boharaj A/L Batmanathan

Production B051310252 BMFA 016-4954010 boharaj07@yahoo.com

PROJECT INFORMATION

PROJECT DURATION: From : 26th February 2016To : 25th May 2016

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF PROJECT PROPOSAL (maximum 300 words)

This proposal is to propose a shopping bag as a solution to plastic bag free in Malacca. The intention of the campaign by Melaka state government is to raise awareness about the pollution caused by plastic bags and polystyrene in line with Malacca towards Green City by 2020. Consumers have to bring their own recycle bag when doing groceries but they tend to forget it. The solution to this problem is by creating a shopping bag which is sustainable, easy to carry, multi-chamber, suit to supermarket cart, washable and durable. Public health and safety, cultural, societal and sustainability are taken into considerations. In order to produce this shopping bag, the functions, design requirements and evaluation criteria are identified. After few different ideas and sketching of the bag have been produced, screening and scoring methods are applied for all the designs and the best design will be

chosen. A detailed drawing of the final design will be created using CAD software. The next step is material selection where the most suitable material for the prototype will be chosen based on few criteria. The prototype fabrication starts right after all the materials needed are obtained. The final stage is to test the bag based on the objectives of project. Thus, all procedures and results obtained will be presented in report writing. There are two methods used for this project which are primary and secondary data collection method. The primary method will be done by conducted a survey and the secondary data will be obtained by doing library research.

DETAIL PLANNING

Project Background

1) Problem Statement:State Education, Higher Education, Science and Technology, Green Technology and Innovation chairman Datuk Md Yunos Husin said the ruling would be imposed in all shopping malls and supermarkets. It is an initiative by the state government to reduce wastage and in line with Malacca’s status as a green technology state. Since our landfills and drains are filled with paper bags, it doesn’t serve Malacca’s ambitious plan to be a fully green state. From Jan 1 2016, consumers have to bring along their own shopping bags or the cash counters will supply them with biodegradable bags made of plant-based materials. Unfortunately, consumers sometimes forgot to bring their recycle bag when doing their groceries as it is not attractive. Besides, it is because the most existing shopping bags have not enough space for their groceries. Sometimes, they feel inconvenience to bring and hold the bag along the way. Furthermore, the low durability of existing shopping bag make it easily broken as it could not withstand heavy items and groceries. Thus, the idea is to develop a bag which is sustainable, easy to carry (flat pack), multi-chamber, suit to supermarket cart, washable and durable.

2) Related works:

1. Trolley BagThe system of four different sized bags are connected together with Velcro along integrated rails, and can be easily racked open and upright in the shopping trolley for maximum convenience during your supermarket shop. Gone are the days of ripped carrier bags, and trying to frantically pack shopping with one hand whilst keeping flimsy reusable bags open with the other, Trolley bags allow you to pack and sort your groceries with 2 hands as they are scanned through the checkout, halving the time it takes at the supermarket till. If you’re a shopper who now chooses the quicker ‘scan as you shop’ method in our supermarkets, Trolley Bags can be racked into the trolley as you enter the store, and will remain open and upright for

the duration allowing you to pack your shopping into the appropriate bags as you scan your items throughout the store. No more mixing your vegetables with washing up liquid, as the neat colour coded system creates a filing cabinet like system within the trolley for your shopping.

2. Grab Bag

The Grab Bag is a strong fabric tote that clips into your shopping cart at the store. It holds seven times the items of one plastic bag. After checkout, simply seal it up and use the easy-lift handle to get it into the car and the house. Due to the Grab Bag’s design and special handles, you can carry much more weight than with other bags. The Grab Bag also holds your items securely in place in your car. And it’s perfect for warehouse clubs that do not supply bags.

3. ADK Packworks™One of the oldest surviving traditions inside the Adirondack Park in upstate New York, these

baskets were used to carry the heavy loads needed for hunting, fishing, trapping, and other pursuits in the mountain wilderness. Most early Adirondack pack baskets were made using hand pounded black ash wood splints split to satin, with a flat or slightly curved back and a "belly" that bowed out somewhat to increase the volume of the contents the pack could hold. The structure and flat bottom of the pack were ingenious and resourceful, as the design allowed for increased stability of the pack basket, independent of the load. Since the 1800s, the packs have evolved in terms of their recreational use and continue to be an important part of the Adirondacks history. Today, our innovative new design of the Adirondack pack basket includes an internal frame making it is easy to ship, transport, and store your items and can be used for a variety of occasions, including taking gear to the beach, packing a picnic, working in the garden, going on a hike, carrying everyday gear to school or the office, and transporting groceries.

3) References :

i. Trolley Bags. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://packingsorted.co.uk/

ii. ADK Packworks. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.adkpackworks.com/pages/history

iii. Gadgets help arthritis sufferers get a grip. (2015, May 15). Retrieved from http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/advertising/primetime/ct-ss-pt-gadgets-help-arthritis-sufferers-get-a-grip-20150508dto-htmlstory.html

iv. This Invention Will Change The Way You Shop For Groceries. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.delish.com/food-news/a43437/trolley-bags-sustainable-grocery-shopping/

v. R.S.N. Murali. (2015, December 30). Malacca bans plastic bags. Retrieved from http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2015/12/30/malacca-bans-plastic-bags-ruling-to-take-effect-on-jan-1-in-move-to-become-a-green-state/

vi. Perbadanan Teknologi Hijau Melaka (PTHM). (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.melakagreentech.gov.my/

vii. Allis, A. (2014, August 23). Grab Bag - As Seen on TV [Video file]. Retrieved February 28, 2016, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjyMGcxaIpw

viii. How to make the most of your Trolley Bags [Video file]. (2015, July 8). Retrieved February 28, 2016, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkpXasvPVxs

ix. Gill, J. and Johnson, P., 2002. Research Methods for Managers. 3rd ed. London: SAGE Publications Ltd.

x. Goddard, W. and Melville, S., 2004. Research Methodology: An Introduction.2nd ed. Juta and Company Ltd.

4) Objectives:

To reduce pollution caused by plastic bags in line with Melaka towards Green Technology City by 2020.

To create a sustainable and reusable shopping bag as a solution to plastic free campaign.

To ease consumers in bringing and packing their groceries during their shopping.

5) Methodology

i. Description of methodology

This section shows the flowchart of the project activities, project activities, Gantt chart and expected outcomes of product development which entitled shopping bag as a solution to plastic bag free in Malacca. The foundation of the survey of the project is being shaped by the theoretical statement of the research and this part of the dissertation helps in providing these statements. Further, the research methodology section of the report provides a concise understanding about various strategies, tools and techniques that will be applied by the researcher for the purpose of carrying out the current research (Gill and Johnson, 2002). Here, in this current research report, both qualitative and quantitative research will be adopted by the researcher. Based on the objectives which are to reduce pollution caused by plastic bags in line with Melaka towards Green Technology City by 2020, to create a sustainable and reusable shopping bag as a solution to plastic free campaign and to ease consumers in bringing and packing their groceries during their shopping, there are some techniques to solve it. We solve it by modifying and innovates the current product. Further, both primary and secondary research methods will be used in the study. Primary research will be conducted by undertaking a survey. On contrary to this, secondary research will be carried out by exploring various journals, articles and books of renowned authors and internet.

Data Collection Method

Generally, there are two types of data, which can be collected by the researcher for the purpose of undertaking a successful research. These data are primary and secondary. Primary data is being regarded as one of the most important data, as seeking help from this data more reliable and accurate information can be gathered. Such type of data is accumulated for the first time by the researcher. On the other hand, secondary data is defined as that data, which are already present and used by many other researchers as a basis of their research study. In other words, such type of data is gathered earlier for some other research purposes. In this present research study, the researcher has made use of both primary and secondary source of data collection methods. The primary data will be gathered by carrying out the survey. A survey will further be performed by getting questionnaires filled by the customers.

A set of questionnaire containing 10 questions were distributed. Both open and close ended questions will be used in order to explore their perception about the use of biodegradable bags

in all shopping malls and supermarkets to reduce wastage. On contrary to this, secondary data will be accumulated by investigating various books, articles and journals related to sustainability and green technology and its impacts in the global market. Further, various online and internet means will also be explored by the researcher by taking into consideration the topic of the research study.

Analysis Procedure

To investigate the study, 50 persons of the local people in Malacca were chosen as the respondents. Data for the researched were collected through questionnaire. The respondents of the study were 50 persons of the local people in Malacca and they were chosen at random. Gender or age of the respondents is not an issue to this research. The data collection period started with one distribution of the questionnaire to the respondent. The questionnaires were distributed around the local people in Malacca and the respondents returned the questionnaires as soon as they finished answering the questions. The researchers are able to analyze the data if all questionnaires were collected.

Limitations

Limitation of time is the major challenge being faced by the researcher. Because of the shortage of time, it was very difficult for the researcher to unfold more detailed aspects of the topic under study. Further, the resources were also very limited, due to which proper research was not carried out (Goddard and Melville, 2004). In this present research study, secondary source of data collection will be used by the researcher and thus, there are more likely chances that the viewpoint of various authors can be prejudiced. Information collected from diverse sources might not relate with main aspects of research. Lastly, it was also difficult for the researcher to explore detailed aspects of cultural, societal, environmental and sustainability in order to develop a bag which is sustainable, easy to carry and etc.

ii. Flow chart of project activities

Concept design

Prototype fabrication

Project report

iii. Project Activities

Activity Start Date

End Date

Selection and confirmation of project title 24/2/16 26/2/16

Proposal writing 29/2/16 4/3/16

Submission of proposal 9/3/16 10/3/16

Concept sketching, screening, scoring and selection 10/3/16 16/3/16

Detailed drawing of final design and report writing 16/3/16 6/4/16

Selection of material and process 6/4/16 13/4/16

Fabrication of prototype 13/4/16 20/4/16

Testing of prototype and cost estimation 20/4/16 27/4/16

Report submission and preparation for presentation 27/4/16 4/5/16

Presentation 25/5/16 -

iv. Gantt Chart

6) Expected Outcomes

WEEK ACTIVITIES

W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12

TITLE & FUNCTION OF PROJECTDESIGN

REQUIREMENTS & EVALUATION

CRITERIADIFFERENT CONCEPTS

WORKING EVALUATION

DETAIL DRAWINGPROCESS PLANNINGCOST ESTIMATION

REPORT SUBMISSIONPRESENTATION

Plastic grocery bags are the greenest option at checkout and require fewer resources to produce and transport than common alternatives. Plastic bags are made from natural gas, not oil. In the world market, 85% of the raw material used to make plastic bags is produced from natural gas. Standard reusable cotton grocery bags must be reused 131 times "to ensure that they have lower global warming potential than" a plastic bag used only once. It would take 7.5 years of using the same cloth bag by assuming one grocery trip per week before it's a better option for the environment than a plastic bag usage. Bag bans and taxes don’t reduce litter because of availability to purchase replacement bags which is often thicker and heavier plastics. So coming up with a more sustainable, easy to carry with a multi chamber compartment and a durable bag, it could lessen the percentage of plastic usage to minimal count. While, this green technology bag will rise up to the market and will transform people’s thought owning an own shopping bag instead of purchasing plastic or paper bags. This particular contrivance will surely give a positive feedback among the society where it focuses accordance to achieve the green technology state as initiated by the government.

ACCESS TO EQUIPMENT / TOOLS & MATERIAL

Type of Equipment/Tools

Description Location

Solidworks To assist in detailed drawings Engineering Graphic Lab, FKP

Sewing machine To produce prototype -

Universal Tensile Machine (UTM)

To test the prototype Material Lab, FKP

DECLARATION BY PROJECT TEAM

We hereby:- Agree to uphold the highest ethical standards in our project this semester.- Understand that our progress in the course is subject to evaluation to ensure that we give maximum effort and dedication to Product Design and Development project.

PROJECT TEAM SIGNATURE

Name: Muhammad Yusuf Bin Zakaria

Name: Nur Shuhada Binti Shawal

Name: Nur Syuhada Binti Mat Adam

Date: Date: Date:

Name: Siti Nur Ailisa Binti Ibrahim

Name: Cheang Shing Name: Boharaj A/L Batmanathan

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