I believe that
there is an unmet need regarding recycling bins along University Ave. From Midtown
to my house on 10th street, there is little to no recycling
opportunities for pedestrians. Midtown is already not the cleanest place to visit
but adding the fact that not only is there trash, but the trash is not properly
being disposed is even worse. Almost every corner features a trash can, but almost
none feature a recycling bin for people walking or biking home. People already
do not recycle enough, which is unfortunate since recycling does so much good
for the earth and our environment. I believe that if there were more recycling
bins along University Ave. and Midtown people would be more willing to recycle.
I am 50% positive there is a need for recycling along University Ave. and
Midtown.
#1: Sean-19-year-old
male who frequently visits Midtown.
Q: Do you think University Ave,
specifically midtown, is “dirty?”
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Yes
Q: Do you recycle at
all?
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Unfortunately, no I do not
recycle at all, but I know I should
Q: Do you think
it is important to recycle?
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I’m sure it’s important,
but I don’t really know
Q: Do you feel
like there is a need for recycling bins along University Ave?
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I don’t feel as if there is
a need, but I think it would be nice for the environment
Q: If there were
recycling bins along University would you use them? How often?
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I feel that I would use
them a some of the times, but probably not every-time
Q: Why do you
think there are no recycling bins there now?
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Maybe the city doesn’t want
to pay for them?
Reflection:
After talking with Sean, I was not at all surprised by his attitude
towards recycling and the opportunity it presents towards my need. I assumed
that he would not be that interested in recycling, and I believe that speaks more
towards people’s attitude towards recycling as a whole. I did find it
interesting that he said he would use the recycling if it were offered even tho
he himself does not recycle.
#2 Jess- 21-year-old female, rarely
visits midtown
Q: Do you think
University Ave, specifically midtown, is “dirty?”
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Yes
Q: Do you recycle at
all?
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Yes, I recycle every time I
can
Q: Do you think
it is important to recycle?
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It’s very important to
recycle because it’s our job to take care of the earth
Q: Do you feel
like there is a need for recycling bins along University Ave?
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Definitely, I think the
idea of more recycling bins everywhere is a great idea, if there are more
opportunities I believe more people would recycle
Q: If there
were recycling bins along University would you use them? How often?
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I would use them every time
I walk by them, and I would encourage others to as well
Q: Why do you
think there are no recycling bins there now?
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People don’t view recycling
as an issue when they should because it not only affects them, but it affects
other people, plants, and animals too.
Reflection:
Jess seemed very into the idea of placing recycling bins along
University Ave. and specifically Midtown. Aa a big proponent of recycling, she
seemed very into the idea of making recycling more available to everybody. What
surprised me the most was how passionate she seemed about recycling.
#3 Brad- 20-year-old male, often visits
Midtown
Q: Do you think
University Ave, specifically midtown, is “dirty?”
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Kind of
Q: Do you recycle at
all?
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Yes, everyday
Q: Do you think
it is important to recycle?
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Yes
Q: Do you feel
like there is a need for recycling bins along University Ave?
-
Yes
Q: If there
were recycling bins along University would you use them? How often?
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Yes, while I am there
Q: Why do you
think there are no recycling bins there now?
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Because the city doesn’t view
them as important
Reflection:
Brad
seemed to be very for recycling and was interested in the idea of recycling
bins. I feel like brad’s responses point towards an opportunity for recycling bins
to be put along University Ave. and in Midtown.
Summarize:
After
interviewing 3 people, I feel like the percentage of my idea working has
increased from 50% to roughly 75%. While three people is a small sample size,
the turning point for me was Brad’s response. Brad is a close friend of mine,
and I had no idea he recycled. If Brad is someone who recycles, then there must
be many more people like him who don’t seem to be recyclers, but actually are.
Because of Brad, I feel that my opportunity is more accurate than before. I
believe that entrepreneurs should adapt their opportunities based on customer feedback
but should not make large decisions based off of a few customer reviews. While
adapting to fit customer feedback is an important part of successful
entrepreneurship, a good entrepreneur will have done their research and will
stay firm with their belief that the data points towards a need for their opportunity.
Christian, I think that your opportunity was pretty well thought out. Midtown definitely needs more recycling bins, especially because so many college kids have bottles and paper that could be put there. Instead of just throwing it on the ground since midtown is dirty, or using normal trash cans, recycling bins are more than a great idea. It seems simple since we have them everywhere, but now that I think of it.. Midtown does lack that. I go to midtown all the time and I would contribute to the Earth if we initiated this movement.
ReplyDeleteHey Christian!
ReplyDeleteI love the sustainability problem that is being solved here. I don't spend much time in midtown but when I do walk by and see tons of trash. The university should at least have bins around these areas where students live so that we can maintain a clean campus and image to any observers. It seems like your interviewee's want to recycle so all they need is the opportunity to do so.