Research using Empathy

UN Goal and Target : Goal 12, responsible consumption and production. Targets: 12.5, 12.6, 12.2, 14. 1

Aspect of the goal and target you are researching: Plastic packaging waste

What / Who / How is this problem already being solved? Research three existing solutions – eg three alternative apps, three alternative government programs, three
alternative products.
Solutions that already exists: name of company or Myerton Packaging Marinucci BioPak
provider

What are they providing?- be specific - Sustainable labels, food - Sustainable food - Sustainable cups, straws,
packaging, paper bags, storage, eating utensils, plates, bowls, napkins,
paper boxes (Myerton beverage packaging and bags, cutlery (BioPak,
Packaging, 2020) cleaning products 2020)
(Marinucci, 2020).
Who are their target audience? – eg. age group / - Eateries, food businesses, - Food businesses, - Food businesses, catering
culture / government / school / community group fast food companies, gifting eateries, fast food companies, eateries, fast
companies, supermarkets companies, food companies,
supermarkets supermarkets
Are they free / what do they charge for this service or - They charge but sell in bulk - They charge but sell in - They charge but sell in bulk
product?- what would it cost to access this solution? quantities and are bulk quantities in quantities with design
customizable for branding varieties of different options in different sizes
(Myerton Packaging, 2020) sizes (Marinucci, 2020). (BioPak, 2020).
What gaps do you see in their service or product? – - They only provide packing - They only provide - They only provide
who misses out with this service? for food businesses or packaging for food packaging for food
gifting companies businesses businesses
Other insights - They have information - The company has been - They have a compost
about their sustainable around for 55 years service
solutions trying to promote
sustainable options

Adapted from 10 STEAM Innovations Class Empathy Research Bec Mckinney Shenton College
References

BioPak. (2020). https://www.biopak.com.au/

Marinucci. (2020). https://www.marinucci.com.au/

Myerton Packaging. (2020). https://myertonpackaging.com.au/

Adapted from 10 STEAM Innovations Class Empathy Research Bec Mckinney Shenton College