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Vinayak Syam
London, United Kingdom
“A sustainable way to breathe easy”
3 Weeks / Design for Sustainability
Msc. Integrated Product Design
VĀYU-2
A sustainablility driven Redesignof Sertide Accuhaler by GSK.
Why
Redesign
The Seretide Diskus Inhaler, lasting only 30 days. A Life Cycle Assessment shows that its materials drive 83% of energy use and 73% of its carbon footprint, highlighting a critical need for better alternatives.
The Accuhaler was dismantled into its constituent components . The materials were identified with the support of Brunel's technician personnel and the Stanmech Plastics Identification Flow Chart (STANMECH Technologies Inc., 2015).
Functional Unit
To deliver 1 dose a time ,2 times a day for 30 days.
Life Expectancy
30 Days on Ideal use.
To learn more about the behind the scene of the project strategies and sustainable design methodologies.
Redesign Priorities.
Form Mockup
Tech Scouting
Hinge
Stop
Valve Hinge
Introducing VĀYU-2,
A reusable inhaler put together with a palette of reduced materials that are sustainable from both economical and environmental perspective.
Refill, Reuse,Repeat.
The material of the outer shell is switched from ABS to PPcopolymer.Since the material is much lighter than ABS while having the same chemical and structural advantageous to a limit.
Optimized for Sustainability.
The new design is so efficient, you could make nearly 8 redesigned units with the same amount of energy it takes to produce in the material phase of the original Inhaler.
Footprint
Impact.
Sertide Accuhaler - 7.38 MJ
VAYU -2 - 1.04 MJ
85% REDUCTION
Sertide Accuhaler - 0.344 kg
VAYU -2 - 0.0523 kg
85% REDUCTION
ENERGY
CO2
A product service system has been developed that extends product lifespan and significantly reduces energy consumption and environmental impact during material manufacturing, thereby promoting the growth of a circular economy.
PSS Opportunity.
The 100% recyclable paper packaging keeps the product completely protected, without the need for any plastic or other less sustainable protection materials.