Proposal One:
My project consists of a recycling/waste bin that has a third compartment for dumping liquid that you don't finish, so you do not have to put the plastic bottle in the waste and can instead place it in the recycling section. The first section is simply a waste basket, while the second is a recycling bin. The third section is cylindrical shaped, and at the bottom are small sponge-like objects that give off heat and absorb the contents of the beverages. The heat aims to evaporate the liquid, while the sponges absorb the nutrients and sugary substances until they take in so much that they slowly break down and become waste. The cylindrical can may be taken out using the handles on the side, and emptied and replaced when necessary. The sponges are very durable and take a long time to disintegrate, so it would only be necessary to replace every five or six months. This product aims to make recycling easier for people who are already eco-friendly and mindful of the environment. This product is also meant for work or school settings, where recycling bins tend to be few and far between, and when they are there, there is nowhere to dump leftover liquid. It is meant for both men and women, and can be used by a large range of people, from elementary school age to senior citizens. It will be advertised in eco-friendly magazines, and in school and work magazines, as they are trying to find more and more ways to "go green." This product could also be advertised in newspapers. It would take a decent amount of money to produce, especially to get the sponges to emit heat at all times without electricity. Potential sponsors include eco-friendly organizations, nonprofit organizations, and maybe even large companies, if they get a cut of the profit as well.
Would you mind e-mailing me back to let me know if this is what you're looking for? I still feel like this isn't a very strong project idea, but you were right about my other idea, the object used to locate other objects: it already exists. http://www.keyringer.com/
