Any further feedback on how to improve the project?
Guest
2021-01-25 12:06:05
In response to "Do you think this AI Recycling Machine will be effective in improving the recycling culture in Singapore? Why or Why not?"
Yes, it helps to educate the public on the recycling content.
Guest
2021-01-25 12:06:05
In response to "Would you be attracted to use this machine? If not, how do you think it can be improved?"
Yes
Guest
2021-01-25 12:06:05
In response to "What would attract you to use this machine?"
The ability to sort
Guest
2021-01-25 12:02:33
In response to "Do you think this AI Recycling Machine will be effective in improving the recycling culture in Singapore? Why or Why not?"
maybe, but I don't think this would be effective in sorting trash
Guest
2021-01-25 12:02:33
In response to "Would you be attracted to use this machine? If not, how do you think it can be improved?"
yes
Guest
2021-01-25 12:02:33
In response to "What would attract you to use this machine?"
interesting and novel
Guest
2021-01-25 12:02:32
In response to "Do you think this AI Recycling Machine will be effective in improving the recycling culture in Singapore? Why or Why not?"
If it serves its educative function well, yes.
Guest
2021-01-25 12:02:32
In response to "Would you be attracted to use this machine? If not, how do you think it can be improved?"
If it's easily accessible, yes. And it must tell me which of my items are recyclable and which are not.
Guest
2021-01-25 12:02:32
In response to "What would attract you to use this machine?"
To learn more about recycling
Guest
2021-01-23 11:09:51
The use of AI recognition sounds great, but doesn’t this encourage a lazy approach by consumers? Oh, the machine will sort it out anyway, so let me just dump everything I can think of in here. It’s perpetuating the lack of education/knowledge, unless your information board also tells the consumer, plastic = recyclable (ding!), wooden chopstick = not recyclable, something along those lines. Will consumers be told to take their non-recyclable trash back? If so, I think it’d be a great idea to have as a concept bin that will be installed somewhere for educational purposes, but not something that is scalable across the country for regular use due to the costs involved in running it. But then again, you could just as easily build an online game on a website that gets consumers to separate the various types of recyclable and non-recyclable trash. Also, once they’re educated, will they actually make the effort to recycle? Or is it still easier to just dump everything into the general rubbish bin?
Guest
2021-01-22 11:33:57
In response to "Do you think this AI Recycling Machine will be effective in improving the recycling culture in Singapore? Why or Why not?"
No, because Singapore already has many recycling bins.
Guest
2021-01-22 11:33:57
In response to "Would you be attracted to use this machine? If not, how do you think it can be improved?"
Yes.
Guest
2021-01-22 11:33:57
In response to "What would attract you to use this machine?"
If it is easily accessible and easy to use
Jordain Tay Yu Jun
2021-01-22 11:33:55
In response to "Do you think this AI Recycling Machine will be effective in improving the recycling culture in Singapore? Why or Why not?"
Definitely effective but it will be very costly to install numerous AI machines across the nation, probably can have at selected mrt stations or something
Jordain Tay Yu Jun
2021-01-22 11:33:55
In response to "Would you be attracted to use this machine? If not, how do you think it can be improved?"
Yes definitely if users do not have to think about which part of the recycling bin (plastic, glass, etc) to throw into to filter our waste
Jordain Tay Yu Jun
2021-01-22 11:33:55
In response to "What would attract you to use this machine?"
The use of AI to be able to separate the materials, that is definitely the USP.
Guest
2021-01-22 11:33:55
In response to "Do you think this AI Recycling Machine will be effective in improving the recycling culture in Singapore? Why or Why not?"
Yes it does, the lack of knowledge and awareness is affecting the effectiveness. Japan and Korea had been teaching their new generations about recycling since young which is super effective.
Guest
2021-01-22 11:33:55
In response to "Would you be attracted to use this machine? If not, how do you think it can be improved?"
Yup, I do. However, hygiene is a concern especially when it comes to neighbourhood areas
Guest
2021-01-22 11:33:55
In response to "What would attract you to use this machine?"
As long as it’s conveniently available
Guest
2021-01-21 10:38:17
In response to "Do you think this AI Recycling Machine will be effective in improving the recycling culture in Singapore? Why or Why not?"
Definitely. I do feel that Singaporeans would love to recycle but don't know where to start. By inventing this AI recycling machine and placing them in different neighbourhoods, it would make it easier and more convenient for people to recycle and I think that this would be an amazing movement.
Guest
2021-01-21 10:38:17
In response to "Would you be attracted to use this machine? If not, how do you think it can be improved?"
Yes, I would.
Guest
2021-01-21 10:38:17
In response to "What would attract you to use this machine?"
Vouchers/rewards as positive reinforcements.
Guest
2021-01-21 10:38:16
In response to "Do you think this AI Recycling Machine will be effective in improving the recycling culture in Singapore? Why or Why not?"
No. The machine appears to be highly specific to takeaway containers, and therefore does not cover other recyclables. Also unable to visualise how the AI technology will "simplify recycling and improve efficiency" since the act of cleaning is merely shifted to the machine's locality, and it only sorts very limited recyclables
Guest
2021-01-21 10:38:16
In response to "Would you be attracted to use this machine? If not, how do you think it can be improved?"
Unlikely; highly similar to existing recycling bins
Guest
2021-01-21 10:38:16
In response to "What would attract you to use this machine?"
Ease of use, convenience/accessibility, some form of reward system
Guest
2021-01-21 10:38:15
In response to "Do you think this AI Recycling Machine will be effective in improving the recycling culture in Singapore? Why or Why not?"
No. How much recycling is really done in Singapore? We need more businesses to actually do the recycling in Singapore so that these materials are truly recycled into products that we can then use again in Singapore
Guest
2021-01-21 10:38:15
In response to "Would you be attracted to use this machine? If not, how do you think it can be improved?"
Yes, so long as it is easy to get to.
Guest
2021-01-21 10:38:15
In response to "What would attract you to use this machine?"
Convenience and location of the machine
Guest
2021-01-21 10:38:15
In response to "Do you think this AI Recycling Machine will be effective in improving the recycling culture in Singapore? Why or Why not?"
yes for the younger generation as we have knowledge about it. however the older generation may not care about it.
Guest
2021-01-21 10:38:15
In response to "Would you be attracted to use this machine? If not, how do you think it can be improved?"
yes
Guest
2021-01-21 10:38:15
In response to "What would attract you to use this machine?"
price and size
Guest
2021-01-20 20:59:48
Unsure of the feasibility of having a composting section - not sure if composting can occur given the type of waste that will be present
Guest
2021-01-20 16:29:01
In response to "Do you think this AI Recycling Machine will be effective in improving the recycling culture in Singapore? Why or Why not?"
It will be effective to a certain extent - if there are more than one material, would the AI be able to sort it?
Guest
2021-01-20 16:29:01
In response to "Would you be attracted to use this machine? If not, how do you think it can be improved?"
Yes.
Guest
2021-01-20 16:29:01
In response to "What would attract you to use this machine?"
The ease without having to sort
Guest
2021-01-20 16:25:21
This is a good initiative, as many people are uncertain as to what materials items might be, or if they can be considered for recycling. Perhaps a problem that may arise is when a single item has two different types of materials - would the AI be able to sort it accurately then?
Guest
2021-01-20 13:35:14
In response to "Do you think this AI Recycling Machine will be effective in improving the recycling culture in Singapore? Why or Why not?"
Depends on the current challenges, which I do not have data on.
Guest
2021-01-20 13:35:14
In response to "Would you be attracted to use this machine? If not, how do you think it can be improved?"
I think it is okay
Guest
2021-01-20 13:35:14
In response to "What would attract you to use this machine?"
If it's convenient
Guest
2021-01-19 10:23:48
In response to "Do you think this AI Recycling Machine will be effective in improving the recycling culture in Singapore? Why or Why not?"
It could be if the problem of unclean recyclables are tackled.
Guest
2021-01-19 10:23:48
In response to "Would you be attracted to use this machine? If not, how do you think it can be improved?"
Yes.
Guest
2021-01-19 10:23:48
In response to "What would attract you to use this machine?"
The realisation that I am making huge change by pursuing that action
Guest
2021-01-04 10:09:08
In response to "Do you think this AI Recycling Machine will be effective in improving the recycling culture in Singapore? Why or Why not?"
It will be, because it makes recycling a lot more convenient, and people don't have to manually sort their recyclables. It's a more "brain-less" option.
Guest
2021-01-04 10:09:08
In response to "Would you be attracted to use this machine? If not, how do you think it can be improved?"
Yes.
Guest
2021-01-04 10:09:08
In response to "What would attract you to use this machine?"
If it is accessible. If it is actually proven to work effectively. If the recycling system does not sort properly, then my recycled items might be contaminated.
Guest
2021-01-04 10:09:08
In response to "Do you think this AI Recycling Machine will be effective in improving the recycling culture in Singapore? Why or Why not?"
The culture can only be improved with a combination of education and logistical support. If there is the support of educating people about recycling and how to use the bins right, then perhaps the recycling culture could be improved. However, again, I am concerned over people who still ignore the signs and dump dirty food items or containers into the bin, contaminating the rest of the recyclable items
Guest
2021-01-04 10:09:08
In response to "Would you be attracted to use this machine? If not, how do you think it can be improved?"
Yes, I would. However, this would not solve the issue of people placing dirty items into the bin. Would it be possible for the AI to detect dirt within the items as well abs sort them out accordingly?
Guest
2021-01-04 10:09:08
In response to "What would attract you to use this machine?"
The ease of recycling without having to check if something is recyclable (e.g. different types of plastics)
Guest
2021-01-04 10:09:08
In response to "Do you think this AI Recycling Machine will be effective in improving the recycling culture in Singapore? Why or Why not?"
No the machine will not be effective in changing existing mindsets. The same barriers around reluctance and lack of knowledge will still exist and will need an informative campaign to change ingrained habits.
Guest
2021-01-04 10:09:08
In response to "Would you be attracted to use this machine? If not, how do you think it can be improved?"
Agree with the suggestions on making the machine transparent. It would be like the newater treatment plant so that everyone can see that this machine is genuinely recycling items and that recycled items are not simply driven to the same landfills as regular waste.
Guest
2021-01-04 10:09:08
In response to "What would attract you to use this machine?"
Financial incentives e.g. recycling x kg will allow the user to offset their next grocery bill by $y.
Guest
2021-01-04 10:09:07
In response to "Do you think this AI Recycling Machine will be effective in improving the recycling culture in Singapore? Why or Why not?"
Definitely. Some people treat recycling bins as normal waste bins, so AI can hopefully throw their rubbish back at them and tell them that it isn’t recyclable!
Guest
2021-01-04 10:09:07
In response to "Would you be attracted to use this machine? If not, how do you think it can be improved?"
Yes
Guest
2021-01-04 10:09:07
In response to "What would attract you to use this machine?"
I support recycling! And this would be cool as i can be educated better on what material is accepted, given that there are many grades of plastics for example and not all are recycled in Singapore.
Guest
2021-01-04 10:09:06
In response to "Do you think this AI Recycling Machine will be effective in improving the recycling culture in Singapore? Why or Why not?"
Yes and no. Most Singaporeans want something in return and if nothing is gonna be given in return, I believe it might not work. But also, for people who are interested in recycling already, this could allow them to find recycling much more easier
Guest
2021-01-04 10:09:06
In response to "Would you be attracted to use this machine? If not, how do you think it can be improved?"
Yes I would be. From what I understand, I believe I just have to put everything into the bin and it would do its job so there's no work on my end
Guest
2021-01-04 10:09:06
In response to "What would attract you to use this machine?"
Availability - if its near me I would use, but if I have to go to a different area just to recycle it's hard.
Guest
2021-01-04 10:09:06
In response to "Do you think this AI Recycling Machine will be effective in improving the recycling culture in Singapore? Why or Why not?"
Yes - only under the assumption that you have sufficient AI machines placed all around Singapore, to a point where many of us use it and have instilled a habit of recycling. Only then, the recycling culture in Singapore will be significantly improved
Guest
2021-01-04 10:09:06
In response to "Would you be attracted to use this machine? If not, how do you think it can be improved?"
Yes, sounds like a hassle free way to encourage the habit of recycling.
Guest
2021-01-04 10:09:06
In response to "What would attract you to use this machine?"
Location, cost, accessibility of the AI machine
Guest
2021-01-04 10:09:06
In response to "Do you think this AI Recycling Machine will be effective in improving the recycling culture in Singapore? Why or Why not?"
Yes - only under the assumption that you have sufficient AI machines placed all around Singapore, to a point where many of us use it and have instilled a habit of recycling. Only then, the recycling culture in Singapore will be significantly improved
Guest
2021-01-04 10:09:06
In response to "Would you be attracted to use this machine? If not, how do you think it can be improved?"
Yes, sounds like a hassle free way to encourage the habit of recycling.
Guest
2021-01-04 10:09:06
In response to "What would attract you to use this machine?"
Location, cost, accessibility of the AI machine
Guest
2020-12-27 22:40:48
In response to "Do you think this AI Recycling Machine will be effective in improving the recycling culture in Singapore? Why or Why not?"
It will take time and education for people to be receptive to this recycling initiative. Recycling values have to be inculcated, if not most people find recycling practices a hassle. The convenience of finding the machine also matters, however there will be the cost factor and maintenance to consider in order to implement this project. Overall, recycling initiative needs time, awareness & attractive benefits to take effect.
Guest
2020-12-27 22:40:48
In response to "Would you be attracted to use this machine? If not, how do you think it can be improved?"
Yes, depending on the convenience of these devices and whether there will be benefits in making the effort to recycle.
Guest
2020-12-27 22:40:48
In response to "What would attract you to use this machine?"
When I can collect monetary points to redeem grocery vouchers
Guest
2020-12-27 22:40:47
In response to "Do you think this AI Recycling Machine will be effective in improving the recycling culture in Singapore? Why or Why not?"
yes, it is more convenient.
Guest
2020-12-27 22:40:47
In response to "Would you be attracted to use this machine? If not, how do you think it can be improved?"
yes. the machine should be made transparent so people can see the amount of recyclables inside already
Guest
2020-12-27 22:40:47
In response to "What would attract you to use this machine?"
the fun aspect
Guest
2020-12-26 03:05:18
the machine should be made transparent so people can see the amount of recyclables inside already. however your food composting idea has a problem. only fruits and veggies and bread is suitable to be composted. not meat and fish
Guest
2020-12-25 08:22:20
I am very happy that youths like you are doing a great job and i can see your ideas like someone mentioned below me mentioned
I think i would use it for convenience and not to step the pedal , but will the consumers/people around us use it as the one of them had mentioned between the use of AI and the bin that we have currently .
If you win YAC , i hope the judges will help to pilot , hope to hear more during YAC season 2 through TV
Guest
2020-12-25 00:37:51
In response to "Do you think this AI Recycling Machine will be effective in improving the recycling culture in Singapore? Why or Why not?"
yes.
Guest
2020-12-25 00:37:51
In response to "Would you be attracted to use this machine? If not, how do you think it can be improved?"
yes.
Guest
2020-12-25 00:37:51
In response to "What would attract you to use this machine?"
the automation of the bin
Guest
2020-12-25 00:37:50
In response to "Do you think this AI Recycling Machine will be effective in improving the recycling culture in Singapore? Why or Why not?"
I think this machine has the potential to allow for recycling to become more convenient for Singaporeans. and convenience is something that Singaporeans highly value. From a consumer stand point, it is convenient as it allows us to wash it right there and then. I have seen many instances where we would like to recycle the product, but since the product is dirty and there is no way of conveniently washing the product, we decide to throw the product away at the nearest rubbish bin instead of washing it. Furthermore, if this recycling bin was located widely, it would also improve the convenience and cleanliness of recycling. In terms of a recycling culture, I think it would be good to run a mini pilot test to see how it would impact the recycling culture in Singapore.
Guest
2020-12-25 00:37:50
In response to "Would you be attracted to use this machine? If not, how do you think it can be improved?"
Personally, i think the difference between this and an existing recycling bin is that there is a washing function for consumers to wash their waste if needed. Other than that, from a user point of view, things appear the same. However, i think this machine would help more with the sorting out of different waste types. Many of us are still unsure what waste falls under which segment and i could potentially see your solution in helping to overcome that problem. which perhaps would allow for more effective recycling procedures.
Guest
2020-12-25 00:37:50
In response to "What would attract you to use this machine?"
If the machine can remain clean and not give off odors. Furthermore, if this machine was located near to where i live, i would be more attracted to use this machine. lastly, i think it ease of usage would also help in attracting users to use this machine.
Guest
2020-12-25 00:37:50
In response to "Do you think this AI Recycling Machine will be effective in improving the recycling culture in Singapore? Why or Why not?"
yes because if the technology is able to detect the materiality for sorting that would save a lot of time and space
Guest
2020-12-25 00:37:50
In response to "Would you be attracted to use this machine? If not, how do you think it can be improved?"
yes, but would there be human error and usually prior to recycling the material they would need to be washed
Guest
2020-12-25 00:37:50
In response to "What would attract you to use this machine?"
less sorting , less use of space at home
Zhong Han Lee
2020-12-25 00:37:50
In response to "Do you think this AI Recycling Machine will be effective in improving the recycling culture in Singapore? Why or Why not?"
if it actually works, it might help!! I am concerned if the AI can indeed differentiate the different materials and the cost of the machine seems to be very costly.... would using a low or no tech solution work better as a prototype?
Zhong Han Lee
2020-12-25 00:37:50
In response to "Would you be attracted to use this machine? If not, how do you think it can be improved?"
yes.
Zhong Han Lee
2020-12-25 00:37:50
In response to "What would attract you to use this machine?"
the fun aspect of it
Guest
2020-12-25 00:37:50
In response to "Do you think this AI Recycling Machine will be effective in improving the recycling culture in Singapore? Why or Why not?"
Culture change takes nudges, this might be a helpful nudge not necessarily push beyond the tipping point for a critical mass to adopt.
Guest
2020-12-25 00:37:50
In response to "Would you be attracted to use this machine? If not, how do you think it can be improved?"
How might this be different from existing recycling bins?
Guest
2020-12-25 00:37:50
In response to "What would attract you to use this machine?"
If it’s free and easily accessible in my neighbourhood
Guest
2020-12-25 00:37:49
In response to "Do you think this AI Recycling Machine will be effective in improving the recycling culture in Singapore? Why or Why not?"
Yes, since sometimes people do not recycle due to lack of knowledge on what is recyclable
Guest
2020-12-25 00:37:49
In response to "Would you be attracted to use this machine? If not, how do you think it can be improved?"
Yes, since I do not have to manually sort
Guest
2020-12-25 00:37:49
In response to "What would attract you to use this machine?"
Conveniently placed everywhere
Guest
2020-12-24 20:31:12
such bins might malfunction frequently
Guest
2020-12-24 20:30:04
A potential concern would be the cost of the bin.
Guest
2020-12-24 15:42:49
My biggest concern is whether the recyclables collected would justify the costs of building and maintaining this machine. this wld require a lot of R&D, and i wld believe that the commercial aspects shld only be considered after we can ascertain the capabilities of the AI algorithm
Guest
2020-12-23 21:11:39
Yes how would the cleaning of the materials ir eligibility of material be detected. for example what if the material is not pdpe2 grade etc
Zhong Han Lee
2020-12-23 21:09:15
if it actually works, it might help!! I am concerned if the AI can indeed differentiate the different materials and the cost of the machine seems to be very costly.... would using a low or no tech solution work better as a prototype to test the fundamental idea? i like the idea to put a washing area near the recycling bin.
Guest
2020-12-22 23:48:00
In response to "Do you think this AI Recycling Machine will be effective in improving the recycling culture in Singapore? Why or Why not?"
nope as it starts from young
Guest
2020-12-22 23:48:00
In response to "Would you be attracted to use this machine? If not, how do you think it can be improved?"
how is it powered?
Guest
2020-12-22 23:48:00
In response to "What would attract you to use this machine?"
the digital
Guest
2020-12-22 10:19:32
In response to "Do you think this AI Recycling Machine will be effective in improving the recycling culture in Singapore? Why or Why not?"
Possibly, since the bulk of singaporeans are techies and would like to try this machine.
Guest
2020-12-22 10:19:32
In response to "Would you be attracted to use this machine? If not, how do you think it can be improved?"
Yes technology is cooool
Guest
2020-12-22 10:19:32
In response to "What would attract you to use this machine?"
Technology with cool flashing lights and a humanoid face /voice thing
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