Recyclable decorations

1. Recyclable decorations Rita Shnorhokian & Frances Yu

2. Aluminum can • Originates to 1959 when Coors introduced a two-piece beverage container. • 1st cans weighed about 3oz. Per unit • Today it is less than ½ oz. • 1970’s- people could give back their cans for money to be recycled • 80 billion cans are used each year • Takes 80-100 years for an aluminum can to decompose • Recycling rate reaches 65%

3. Simple Room Decorations • We wanted to utilize everyday items and turn them into simple but functioning decorations.

4. Our market • Our market targets those who like to be creative and save money. • Teens, college students( interior design students, etc.)

5. location • You can find our products in places like Michael’s, Joanne Fabrics, and Home Goods. • These are key locations where customers go when they want to find creative ideas and products

6. price • The price that the lanterns sell for have the fees to cover costs included • Pre-made lanterns sell 2 for $12 • Customers who want to create their own can buy a start-up kit for $20. The kit includes the can and various paints and supplies that help you to create your own lantern.

7. unique • People have the opportunity to create • their own decorations in the comfort of • their own home. • There are no rules of how you want to • design your lantern. • Helps the environment by recycling and • reusing cans.

8. Make your own lantern • Take any tin can of your choice • Spray paint/ paint with any color of your choosing • Take a drill and drill holes anywhere you want or create a simple design • Add a light bulb or candle of choice inside the can • Your done!