Metallised films(Aluminium coated on polymer films, usually polypropylene or PET) are always used for decorative purposes and food packaging like chips packets, biscuit packs, candy and chocolate wrappers etc. While the ‘Eye-catching’ metallised film wrappers provide very low permeability to light, water and oxygen at a reduced weight and cost, they are non-biodegradable and pose a serious environmental hazard. The generation of wrapper waste from snacks is very high and it estimated that the per capita consumption of candy in American was 23.8 pounds in 2008.

Choose one of the possible solutions:

• Develop alternative material that meets the packaging requirements, providing high shelf life and which is bio recyclable/degradable at the same time.
  
  Clearly state
  • The properties of the material and comparison with existing wrapper materials
     
  • Method of production
     
  • Cost
     
  • Application(Areas where the material can be put to use)
     
  • Feasibility and ease of use.
     
• Suggest means of recycling or putting existing snack wrappers to alternative use.
  
  Clearly describe
  • The method used
     
  • Cost
     
  • Use of recycled product/ Alternative application of used wrappers
     
  • Collection of waste and segregation
     
  • Feasibility and ease of use.
     

Round 1:

The participants (team size: maximum 3 members) have to submit an online abstract of their idea on or before 15^th Feb, 2012. The teams will be shortlisted and the selected ideas will be put up on the site. 

Round 2:

The shortlisted teams will have to mail the complete description of the idea, with fully explained models and diagrams wherever applicable before 21^st Feb, 2012. The team members will be contacted in case of any clarifications till 22^th Feb, 2012.

Round 3:

The selected teams will have to present their ideas to the panel of judges on February 26th, 2012 (Sunday).  After delivering the presentation, the team can be questioned by anyone present in the hall and by the judges.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

• Creativity
   
• Effectiveness of the method
   
• Good marketability of the product (Applications, value and alternate use)
   
• Material properties and cost
   
• Ease of production
   
• Versatility of method (Areas where the method is applicabe)

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