Bazza design case study organics cart

Case Study: Organics Waste Cart



Research

Concept Development

3D Design Modeling

Basic Packaging Studies

Project Brief:Based on market trends and needs – Cascade Cart Solutions was seeking a product design answer to the growing industry of organic waste collection. With Waste Management and Harvest Power planning on launching 40-50 composting facilities, Cascade Cart Solutions identified this event as a genuine opportunity to enter the organics collection sector with a clear design answer to the unique needs and design issues that comes with offering an organics container.

Bazza Design was selected to work with Cascade to help define and shape design direction for a new organics cart that met a series of co-developed criteria, leading to a releasable design for production. Initial conversations on possible design criteria established the need for research investigation on a variety of fronts . In response to that need, Bazza Design looked at specific components of cart design and then ultimately helped set a design criteria list. The criteria list was used by Bazza Design in the creative design process for Cascade’s desire to offer a industry leading organics cart.

Printed with permission by Cascade Cart Solutions


ResearchTrends

-Known as the three-stream sort approach, households are given three wheeled carts for commingled recyclables, organics and trash. In some instances, organics are collected weekly, with trash and recyclables collected on alternating weeks.

-“We have delivered close to 1.5 million of our 13-gallon organics cart,” says Doug Hill of Norseman Plastics, manufacturer of the unit. “These green bin programs also distribute our countertop kitchen collector.” He adds that most bin setouts average about 10 lbs; few are as high as 20 lbs/setout.

-Weight is the critical issue, as containers with food residuals get extremely heavy very quickly.

-The Green Bin Plus is the only cart of its size on the market today specifically designed for food waste collection.

Green Bin Plus Organics Container

10.5 Gallon Organic Waste Collection Cart


The organic portion of the waste stream contains yard waste and kitchen waste, each representing 25% of total waste generated (with geographic fluctuations).

The average waste generated per household in North America is approximately 2,000 lbs per year* and it is estimated that about 50 percent of the total waste stream could be composted.**

On average, residents who compost at home can divert a minimum of 650 pounds per year from the solid waste stream.***Home composting is not only a viable and useful component of solid waste management but the most cost effective waste management optionavailable.

* EPA Characterization of Municipal Solid Waste in the United States: 1995 Update StatisticsCanada, 2004 Waste Management Industry Survey U.S. Census Bureau Canada PostHouseholder Counts** Composting Council of Canada***Applied Compost Consulting

25 pounds of compostable / organics , bi-weekly

ResearchTrends


ResearchOverall Competitive Set


ResearchRelated Areas of Design

Smart pivot keeps the handle flush when not in use and allows the design to extend on it’s axis.

Soft touch over-mold or insert molded handle areas can add a touch of comfort that no one in the industry offers.

Handles and Latches


Sophisticated Detail

Solid Mechanical Visuals

Precision

Two Tone quality

Research

IntegrationDepending on the design theme – the hinging of the new organics container can be a new Cascade design feature that will brand future Cascade designs.

Related Areas of Design


Integration and DetailsThese wheels are given more design respect, and as such play a more prominent role in the overall look of the products they are part of.

These wheels interface with a cool surface detail in the body of this luggage design

Trim part works with the Wheel shape and protects the bag

Molded in detail is an opportunity to include the Cascade logo.

Circle detail in wheel is a different visual.

ResearchRelated Areas of Design

Two tone wheel has integrated look to the design. 6 spoke shape is a Bissell standard.


Rugged

Sophisticated

Sturdy

Detail Oriented

1st in class for design appearance and theme

Heavy duty sophistication

The design is in the details for Embody.

Details pulled from inspiration

ResearchThemes Established


Protective

Seamless

Integrated

Heavy details denote protective look.

Crown’s fork lift is a smooth and integrated design in a heavy equipment package

Seamless pivot s integrated into the inner non visual area of these shades

Ribbing of form in this policeman’s leg armor suggests protection and structure.



Heavy Duty

Integrated

Color Usage

Cordless screwdrivers are a ultimate combination of slick design details, functional product features, and durability. Color usage is also key to the quality feel of these designs.

Two shot grip details are integral to the visual an functional part of the handle.

Color breaks within the flow of the design is essential to the success of the design.



Current cart criteria maintained for new concept development:

Meeting and exceeding all ANSI requirements for safety, compatibility and performance

Height of design based on ANSI Spec

8 inch Diameter Wheels

ConceptCurrent 35 Gallon Design


Side Profiles and forms that suggest dynamic movement and purpose.

ConceptInitial Hand Sketches

Big Sweeps in the shape as a theme


Big Sweeps in the shape as a theme

Hidden handle

Integration of wheels and body style

Hand grabs on both sides of the lid

Sweep shapes taken from cordless drill



Segment steps taken from armor look


Locking Mechanism built into the design


“Cab Forward” look provides a more stable form

Foot design for stability, wheel integration and foot stepFlip gravity fed

latch



Foot design for stability, wheel integration and foot step



Flip-up Handle DesignsSpring loaded

Detent positioning

Integrated into form factor of cart



Simple DesignAs shown in previous illustrations, gravity fed latch designs can be added to our designs to solve the automation/critter protection issue.

Gravity Latches

Loop design

Two bar design

Full bar design



Simple DesignGravity fed latch designs can be added to our designs to solve the automation/critter protection issue.

Gravity Latches

Integration of loop design with Lid form



Simple DesignGravity fed latch designs can be added to our designs to solve the automation/critter protection issue.

Gravity Latches

Various forms of the top latch design



Single and Dual HandlesSingle handle integration

Dual handle integration



Refinement3D work – screen shots

25 Gallon Design A


25 Gallon Design A

Refinement3D work – screen shots


25 Gallon Design A

Refinement3D work - Renderings


Refinement3D work

Stacking/Shipping Options A

Complete Assemblies stacked

Assemblies w/o a bar insert stacked

51”46”


25 Gallon Design C

Side View

Gravity Lock

Integrated sweep creates visual interest and an edge for Automated trucks to grab to.

Current 8” Wheels carried over

Current pivot used

Current Bar used

Finalize


25 Gallon Design C

Axle mount shapes are sympathetic to the wheel shapes

Scoop out section allows for foot placement to easily tip the cart

Dual handle shapes not only work with the lid integration but also sweep in line with the body of the cart profile

Finalize


25 Gallon Design C

Finalize


Finalize 3D Renderings of the built model

25 Gallon Design C


Finalize 3D Renderings of the built model

25 Gallon Design C


Contact Information

Bazza Design LLC

Barry Hutzel – Principal / Owner

2058 Breeze Drive Holland MI 49424

www.linkedin.com/in/barryhutzel/

[email protected]

bazzadesign.com

616 335 0219