Green Final Project Proposal

1. Sustainability-Related Problem and SDG Alignment

• Problem Addressed:
  Many people, especially students, office workers, freelancers, and anyone doing long hours of hard work, tend to forget basic health habits like drinking water, taking breaks, or stretching. This leads to physical strain, mental fatigue, and long-term health issues.
  
  

• Inspiration:
  This project was inspired by observing how easily people get absorbed in their tasks (including myself 😅), neglecting their well-being. I wanted to create a solution that helps anyone, whether they’re studying, working remotely, or pursuing creative projects, to stay healthy and active.
  
  

• SDG Alignment:

  • Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being: Encourages hydration, breaks, and physical activity to improve overall health.

  • Goal 4: Quality Education: Supports students by promoting better focus and physical well-being, enabling effective learning.

  • Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy: (Not Confirmed)
    If powered by a renewable source like a small solar panel, the project further aligns with the clean energy goal.

  • Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth: Supports better workplace habits, boosting productivity and reducing health-related disruptions.

• Similar Projects with links:

1) Gentle Reminder | Remind of Tasks

2) Drink Water Reminder

The project addresses different types of impact:

• Social Impact:

Addresses the need for healthier habits by reminding users (mainly students, and workers) to take breaks, drink water to hydrat, and stretch.

Assessment:
Q1:  Can't gurantee  optimum energy efficiency at this point.

Q2: Accessibility for diverse groups or individuals because of minimal design.
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• Economic Impact:
  Promotes productivity by reducing fatigue-related productivity drops and reduces health-related absenteeism, especially for remote workers and freelancers.
  
  

Assessment:
Q1:  Affordable because it uses standard materials

Q2: It is a prototype and does not involve local manufacturing or job creation at this stage.
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• Environmental Impact:
  Minimizing material usage and production waste in production, while exploring renewable energy options as a power source to reduce environmental impact. Alternatively, ensuring the device operates with minimal energy consumption.

Assessment:
Q1:  I cant gurantee yet the environmental impact like using recyclable materials.

Q2: Using power sources that uses minimal energy.
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• Natural Resources Impact:
  Simple design with minimal materials, contributing to resource conservation and durability.
  
  Assessmet:
  Q1:  The project uses minimal materials like wood and filment.

Q2: The project is portable and shall have a long life span to save resources.
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Influence on Project Goals:
The assessment highlights the need for an accessible and adaptable design. 

It ensures the device is portable, user-friendly, and suitable for various users, whether they need short hydration reminders or longer work-hour adaptations. It also reinforces energy efficiency and sustainability as core design principles.

• Idea:
  A compact, portable desk accessory designed for anyone, especially students, workers, or freelancers who spend long hours sitting and working. The device reminds users to take breaks, drink water, stretch, or engage in physical activity.

• Features:

  • Automated Reminders: Timed intervals for break or hydration alerts.

  • Visual Alerts: Color-coded LEDs (e.g., blue for water, green for breaks).

  • Auditory Alerts: A buzzer to grab attention.

  • Customizable Messages: An optional LCD displays reminders like "Stretch your legs" or "Drink water."

  • Energy Efficiency: Powered by a rechargeable battery, and -might add- solar integration. Or just standard wiring that consumes minimal energy.
    
    
    

• How It Works:

  • The Arduino tracks pre-set intervals and triggers the alerts.

  • LEDs light up based on the type of reminder.

  • A buzzer sounds to ensure the reminder is noticed.

  • Users can snooze or reset the timer using a button.

Arduino Programming:

1. • Optimized code ensures low-power operation and efficient use of resources.
     
     

Sensors:

1. • Buttons: Allow users to snooze/reset reminders, reducing unnecessary alerts.
     
     

Actuators:

1. • LEDs: Provide visual alerts with minimal power.

   • Buzzer: Auditory alerts with low energy use.

   • Voice Module : Adds functionality without high power consumption.
     
     

Sustainability Impact:

1. • Encourages users to adopt healthier habits (e.g., breaks, hydration), indirectly promoting sustainability.

   • Reduces idle energy consumption by reminding users to turn off devices, or close automatically after a certain period of time.