WITHOUT WASTE
CONDELL PARK, SYDNEY

I appreciate our world and the environment and do not want to participate in the transitory destruction of our surroundings. I do not want to leave the resulting mountain of issues to future generations. Following this line of thinking, I have decided to open up my own home-based craft business that aligns with my thoughts about sustainability. I share my passion for crafts and handmade items through candle, quilt, soap and bath bomb workshops across Sydney, Australia. This provides an opportunity to spread the idea of sustainable living.

The business’ main focus is to teach people the art of candle making, handmaking quilts, soaps and bath bombs in a way that is fascinating and uncomplicated. As an experienced expert, I will run the classes. I utilise environmentally friendly materials, which include recycled and recyclable materials, as well as non-toxic ingredients and adhesives. I love taking two or more materials and combining them into something wonderful to be cherished, not just by one, but for generations to come.

My social enterprise creates goods that are free of petroleum-derived chemicals, using natural and sustainable materials to minimise waste while identifying innovative ways of recycling waste.

PROJECT

Without Waste

LOCATION

46 Manahan Street, Condell Park, Sydney

YEAR

2021

CLIENT REQUIREMENTS

Promote environmental awareness in a home-based craft business
Spread the word on waste reduction
Understand the significance of recycling
Teach people valuable lessons about sustainability and how we want to leave the world better for future generations
Teach people about saving money by showing them how they can avoid waste
Ways to reduce waste generation and promote a more mindful, minimalist, eco-friendly mindset in others in craft-making
Learn about pollution, pollutants, how waste is disposed of through natural processes and how to harness those processes to better manage waste disposal
A cohesive and multifunctional home space
Learn how to make candles, quilts, soaps and bath bombs using sustainable materials that are kind to the environment
High-quality, natural materials sourced from plants

SOFTWARE + SKILLS

Research
Materiality
Scheduling
Concept Development
Design Thinking
Mood Board
Sketching
SketchUp
Enscape
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign

To run the classes, I set up the clean, bright, third bedroom as an office/craft space for my customers. The open floor plan of the house means you catch a glimpse of it from the front room. One side of the room is the office, and the other side of the room is filled with tables and chairs. I can sit at my table there and still see what is going on in the front room. I coupled a desk with a cabinet hutch as my craft space. Sewing supplies and materials fit neatly behind cabinet doors, and paper tools tuck away securely into the drawer space keeping everything organised.

Every table has a pen holder where all the pens, coloured pencils, and markers, which are organised by type and colour. A cosy, modern grey sofa is situated directly by the window. The patterned cushions add colour and style to the space. The wooden table in the corner is for cutting, ironing, and most importantly taking pictures of the final product. The corkboard at the front of the room is full of pushpins of inspirational images. The board is positioned at eye level for optimal inspiration. Everything has its own space and a label for ease of access.

PROBLEM
WASTE

Waste is a major worldwide problem. As the world's population and living standards grow, so does the amount of waste produced. For a long time, the waste that people produce has been harmful to our ecosystem. Humans produce far too much rubbish and are unable to dispose of it sustainably. Our oceans and landfills are overflowing with non-biodegradable and non-recyclable waste. In 2017, for instance, the Environmental Protection Agency calculated that the total generation of municipal solid waste in the United States just that year was 267.8 million tons.

Compared with 2015 levels, it was a 5.7 million increase. Overall, the quantity of waste produced has several negative effects on the environment: it contributes to the increasing climate problem, has a detrimental influence on animals and the natural environment, and is harmful to our public health. Some waste will decompose eventually, but not all, and while doing so, it may emit bad smells or produce explosive methane gas, which contributes to the greenhouse effect. As waste decomposes, leachate can pollute the environment. Landfills that are not wellmanaged may attract pests and litter

SOLUTION
EDUCATE OTHERS ABOUT WASTE REDUCTION THROUGH THREE DIFFERENT CRAFT CLASSES

LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of this course, you will have:

A basic understanding of hand-making candles, quilts, soaps and bath bombs with environmental education.
Learn how to use tools and equipment to create sustainable products.
Create some beautiful products using colours and fragrances specifically for making candles, soap and bath bombs.

COST OF THE CLASS & NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS

Cost: $10 per person. Every month, I will donate 10% of my revenue to Greenpeace.

The number of participants: Up to five people are allowed to the class per day.

DURATION OF THE CLASS

The class is one hour long. The class runs seven days a week from 10:00 am to 11:00 am.

LOCATION

A space within my home.

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR

This class is designed for women between the ages of 20 and 60 who enjoy producing sustainable handmade products and care for the environment.

WHAT WILL BE COVERED IN THIS COURSE

Different types of materials and their environmental impact.
Wicks, different types of wax, sewing skills and fragrances.
Equipment and tools.

WHAT WE PROVIDE

All materials, tools, and equipment.
Glass jars for candles.
Ingredients for the candles, soaps and bath bombs.
Sewing machine, organic cotton, and fabric for the quilts.

MUST BRING TO CLASS

A bag to carry your creations.
An apron to protect your clothes.
Wear appropriate clothes and closed footwear.

CRAFT CLASSES
MISSION STATEMENT

Without Waste offers you creative ways to do crafts from waste materials, giving your waste a second chance. We will be utilizing a variety of techniques to transform materials into useful or attractive items. You can discover, for example how to recycle or make decorative items from waste materials. Thus, our purpose is to create the healthiest, highest-quality, and most accessible personal care and home goods for YOU.

CRAFT CLASSES
CUSTOMER JOURNEY MAP

The customer wants to learn how to handmake products for their home in a sustainable way.

The customer types on Google ‘sustainable craft-making classes’.

After that, they come across a craft social enterprise called Without Waste.

They then enter the website and start to read about it and understand its purpose

The customer attends their first class and learns a lot about the environment while making handmade crafts.

The customer starts making their own handmade products using only natural and sustainable ingredients.

After the class ends, the customer pays a 10 dollar fee.

The customer falls in love with the classes and decides to attend

every day.

The customer then photographs the products they made to post them on their social media.

The customer recommends these classes to their family and friends.

More and more people have become more environmentally conscious in their craft-making.

The customer then uses the products they made in their bath/shower.

LOCATION
CONDELL PARK, SYDNEY

Large 3 bedroom brick house, located on a quiet street in Condell Park 2200. 2 minutes to Hume Highway. Plenty of on-street parking is available. This well maintained four bedroom spacious home ensures peace of mind and a lifestyle of ease in a calm and quiet street in Condell Park.

This home features a renovated modern bathroom, internal laundry with an extra toilet included, generously sized kitchen with plenty of cupboard space, oven and stovetop, plenty of storage space, a large living room with plenty of sunlight, close to local shops, schools and bus stop.

TARGET AUDIENCE
FEMALE ADULTS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 20 - 60 YEARS OLD

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The world is full of people who have the gift and talent to craft. My main target audience is going to be female adults between the ages of 20 and 60 years old who enjoy producing sustainable handmade products and care for the environment. Women who are creative and actively seeking to develop their creative skills through participation in craft courses.

These gifted women like making things with their own hands. Quilting, stitching, sewing, candle, and soap and bath bomb making are just a few of the things that interest these crafters. Nothing will be able to stop them from pursuing their passion and hobby. My main goal is to bring a collective community of craftspeople

PRECEDENT 1
VANESSA LEONG BOTANICAL BATH & BODY

Soaps, lotions and candles are handmade in small batches using natural ingredients. Vanessa Leong Botanical Bath & Body make luxurious handmade soaps, bath/body products and candles. Everything is made by hand in small batches in Sydney, with a focus on quality natural ingredients, delicious aromas and good old-fashioned processes.

They also offer short classes so that you can experience the satisfaction of making candles and soaps yourself. Ideal for corporate team building, hens' nights or just a unique experience to share with friends, they keep their class sizes small and you can also keep what you make.

PRECEDENT 2
MOOLICIOUS SOAPS & CANDLES

Moolicious Soaps & Candles is an all-natural, ethical, environmentally conscious, and sustainable company that creates a wonderful line of bath and body products that are kind to the skin and the environment. Their candles are eco-friendly, vegan and hand-poured using only the highest quality soy wax and fragrances.

Moolicious products are free from parabens, SLS, SLSA, paraffin oil, palm oil and other nasties often found in commercial products, making them ideal for those suffering from sensitive skin, as well as those looking to live a healthy and environmentally conscious lifestyle.