Ep 8. D.a.r.s.h.a.n.

Design teams up with R&D to create a gamified recycling bin as part of an interactive recycling initiative for Pepsi. Tiff and Darshan meet with Rick to plan how to scientifically measure changes in recycling rates.

The Design team and interns brainstorm what encourages people to recycle and create ideas for three prototypes: a visual response steampunk design bin, a gamified bin with a launcher element, and a compliment bin which pays you a compliment for recycling.

After hearing Raj is learning how to drive in the United States, Andrew and Stephen offer to be his instructors. But first, Rick and Stephen head to Palmer Square to measure for a recycling rate baseline. Back at TerraCycle, Tiff, Darshan and the interns are racing to build their three prototype bins by the end of the week.

Raj has his first driving lesson with Andrew and Stephen where he learns the rules of the American road. Rick, Tiff and Darshan return to Palmer Square to test the three prototype bins. Despite having the lowest success rate, Pepsi favors the compliment bin and its scalability. Tiff and Darshan get to work on the final compliment bin, as the prototype needs a lot of work.

After work, Raj practices parallel parking with Andrew and Stephen one last time before his driver"™s test. Design team gets the final compliment bin up and running just in time for one final test. Despite Andrew and Stephen"™s efforts, Raj fails his driver"™s test. But, there is always next time! Tiff and Darshan present the final bin to Pepsi, and Rick presents the data. The bin has increased recycling by 28% percent, and Pepsi is pleased with the results.