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To support a wide range of research activities that contribute to achieving the SDGs, the Social Engagement Fund (SEF) program was launched in July of 2018. Students and researchers around the world were called to submit research and project proposals that emphasized implementing and evaluating the impact of the SDGs, which can also result in tangible outputs on top of knowledge alone. The entries were screened by a number of expert panels.

Mili: A New Generation Disposal Bin to Solve Urban Littering of Cigarette Butts

9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Keyword : City Landscape, Cigarette Butts, Design

Date : 2023-07-27 | Read : 15,403

This project aims to alleviate conflicts between smokers and non-smokers and reduce littered cigarette butts. For the smoking population who want this service/product, we would like to provide a more satisfactory smoking experience and keep them from dumping cigarette butts. Through this service, we hope that it can ultimately improve the city landscape. The overall reduction in cigarette butts will help prevent water-related disasters by preserving underground waterway systems.

A sustainable city would be an achievable goal when its members are able to properly manage factors that worsen their lives. We hope that this project will keep people from littering cigarette butts, and moreover, make innovative attempts through various partnerships, and eventually improve the urban landscape and harmonize the community.