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What is Recyclint?

Recyclint is a sustainable platform that reduces microfibers by generating reusable lint for a purpose while raising awareness in society.‍

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Background

Non-biodegradable microplastics pervade every ecosystem known on earth. Humans breathe in microplastics from the air while plankton ingest them at the deepest depths of the ocean.

Through our research, we investigated the effect of lint waste on the environment, gain greater understanding of laundry-related behavior as it relates to lint waste, and conceptualize methods to recycle lint waste in order to extend the life cycle of lint in a circular way and reduce microfiber pollution.

Lint is harmful for the environment and it is easy released into water which is causing side effects, in this research we looked into repurposing lint waste by venturing into different by products.

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Problem

Lint is harmful for the environment and it is easy released into water which is causing side effects, in this research we looked into repurposing lint waste by venturing into different by products.

Through in-depth research, we've uncovered a pressing concern: microfibers produced through certain processes are infiltrating water systems daily, posing a significant threat to our natural ecosystems. It's imperative that we shed light on this issue and raise awareness.

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Hypothesis

As a user experience designer, my role was to educate the audience which could be to raise awareness about a product we use daily and its detrimental impact on the environment. Simultaneously, we aimed to encourage a reevaluation of our current behaviors and explore innovative ways to repurpose lint waste into more environmentally-friendly and recyclable alternatives.

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Research

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Empathy Mapping

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Persona's

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Testing of concept

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Outcome

My goal goes beyond mere awareness; it's about creating a purpose-driven solution. The ultimate aim is to tackle the challenge at its source by capturing lint directly where it originates. This approach is a significant step in combating microfiber pollution and addressing climate change at the household level.

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