Global climate change is increasing the frequency and severity of extreme weather. “A recent study says we can expect the oceans to rise between 2.5 and 6.5 feet (0.8 and 2 mt) by 2100, enough to swamp many of the cities along the U.S. East Coast. More dire estimates, including a complete meltdown of the Greenland ice sheet, push sea level rise to 23 feet (7 mt), enough to submerge London.” Flooding Rebranded will attempt to mitigate the impact of flooding on coastal regions within the United States. The objective being to foster a sustainable model for prevention & recovery. Our solution: REVERB, the integration of ‘eco-barriers’ into human settlements via a supporting framework. REVERB centers on two primary stakeholders: victims (or affected peoples) and natural ecosystems. Municipalities & federal government entities are considered as tertiary stakeholders in the implementation process. REVERB creates a framework for the implementation of natural/living systems to enhance (& protect) human settlement…
Our parks and thoroughfares are littered, our landfills are overflowing, our oceans are choking, and creatures we share the planet with are dying terrible “explosive-gut” deaths from consuming the inedible plastic bits that are becoming the lasting geological marker of our Anthropocene. -We have a Global Plastic Problem: it’s “wickedly” complex, and it’s getting bigger -Key stakeholders identified through primary research: Students, Workers, Owners -Two-month primary and secondary research led us to identify some common needs -Research focus narrowed to 1 of 3-part Plastic Cycle Problem: “Reduce / Replace” -Common stakeholder need identified: alternative disposable single-use beverage cup -Research shows both competitive space and real innovation possible in this arena Big Green Cup provides event hosts and attendees with a convenient, single-use bioplastic beverage container that fulfills all practical and social functions of Solo Red Cup while supporting growing consumer demand for environmentally sustai…