Jakub Stanley

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A waste-collection product designed to help tackle waste entering the oceans and protect the marine environment.

I am passionate about the environment and sustainability which is why I decided to do my project on a product which is so integrated within this topic. I chose to do Product Design and Manufacture at University as I believed it would provide me with the opportunity to design and create solutions to problems that people and communities around the world are faced with.

After finishing my Product Design and Manufacture degree I am staying at the University of Nottingham to do a masters in Sustainable Energy Engineering MSc to broaden my skills in the field of sustainability. Outside of university I enjoy playing sports, particularly football and squash as well as going to the gym. I also enjoy travelling and hope to live in different countries throughout my career to experience new cultures.

Jakub Stanley, BEng Product Design and Manufacture

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Beach Beetle

Due to the ever-increasing quantity of litter ending up in our oceans, this project was designed to help tackle waste entering the oceans and protect the marine environment.

This product is pushed along the beach by a single user and collects waste, moving the waste through the machine into a bin which is in the rear section. The waste is collected using a raked ramp system and it is moved through the machine using two turbines which rotate in opposing directions. These turbines are powered by the movement of the wheels, however, there is the option for motor powered assistance if the force required is too high.

This motor is powered by a battery which can be charged from a mains power source as well as an 80W solar panel which is located on the roof of the machine. With a target market located primarily in the tropics this solar panel will be highly efficient, providing the battery with lots of power during its use.

Most parts are made from anodised aluminium as it is lightweight, recyclable and corrosion resistant. These are crucial factors for a single user and environmentally friendly product which is used in the harsh coastal environment.

The internal mechanisms of the product have been designed to be able to withstand the coastal environment by using gears with fewer and larger teeth, replacing chain drives with belt drives and by protecting intricate systems wherever necessary. Easy access to parts for cleaning has also been incorporated to ensure the product can be easily maintained. This is seen with the bonnet as well as chunks being cut from the outer shell to provide internal access.