Diseño de una colección de accesorios supra reciclaje a partir de mermas pre consumo de la industria del calzado

Abstract

This project was based on the development of an accessories collection made from the pre-consumer scraps obtained at the shoes manufacturing process, in order to give a new life to the leftovers that are normally discarded in the trash. The project is also focused on rescuing artisan labor, which has been gradually being replaced by industrialization. Through the compilation of information in the research stage, key data was obtained for the elaboration of the project, such as the relevance of the footwear and leather industry in the province of Tungurahua. On the other hand, a survey was conducted to the target public to obtain statistics on their preferences. At the same time, several companies were interviewed to find out the percentage of waste generated in their production and to know if they have a treatment method to recycle it. As a result, six prototypes were manufactured based on the user's characteristics and the information determined by the trend, which was adapted according to the requirements of the environment. Finally, to accompany the collection, a photo book was produced with the design proposals and a series of technical data sheets where all the aspects of each one of the pieces can be observed in detail.