1. Select an item that can be produced using recycled materials such as an aluminum can, a glass bottle, or a plastic or paper grocery bag. Research the materials, energy requirements, manufacturing methods, environmental impacts, and costs associated with producing the item from raw materials versus recycled materials. Write a report including at least three references.
2. Design a go-anywhere, use-anywhere wind screen for outdoor recreational and casual-living activities, including sunbathing, reading, cooking, and picnicking. The wind screen must be lightweight, portable, easy to deploy, and low cost. A key constraint is that the wind screen can be set up anywhere, including hard surfaces such as parking lots for tailgating, wood decks, brick and concrete patios, and at the beach. A cost analysis should accompany the design.