{"id":9755,"date":"2025-05-04T18:44:08","date_gmt":"2025-05-04T18:44:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.escolablava.iaballester.cat\/?p=347"},"modified":"2025-07-15T17:54:38","modified_gmt":"2025-07-15T15:54:38","slug":"ens-presentem-a-la-blue-tech-competition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/agora.xtec.cat\/iesaballester\/projectes_i_recursos\/escola-blava\/ens-presentem-a-la-blue-tech-competition\/","title":{"rendered":"Ens presentem a la BLUE TECH COMPETITION"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>WeFlip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"BlueTech Competition WEFLIP IABallester\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pjraLrkreVI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Flip-Flops with pellets<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This project focuses on the design and production of sustainable flip-flops by reusing plastic pellets collected from beaches, combined with a mixture of rubber. The initiative is part of the BlueTech Competition, organised by the European Union, which aims to promote innovative solutions for marine conservation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The project seeks not only to reduce plastic pollution, but also to apply technical drawing skills in the development of a functional and eco-friendly product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Objectives<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The project\u2019s objectives are divided into two main areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Firstly, it aims to practise and apply technical drawing knowledge through the creation of 3D models for the flip-flops\u2019 production.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Secondly, it strives to actively contribute to the fight against marine pollution by reusing plastic waste.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, the project aspires to present an innovative solution within the competition, standing out in the field of technologies for ocean preservation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Methodology<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The project\u2019s development process was structured into several stages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, research was conducted to identify the best options for reusing plastics, ultimately selecting flip-flop production as the optimal solution. Next, tests were carried out with different proportions of rubber, pellets and different types of silicone to achieve a mixture with the desired properties: elasticity, wear resistance, lightness, and comfort. In order to create the strap, we worked with textile waste .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXdqzZ0MQtpsR7aMVD4r1Sjr1x0rfUjs8IRZ9BqV1ofuHRyRHJTgP0DenNruX_A1OphnThwwnVX2Qx0S9vbwsSgm6nKoKbi1eC7aTIXgMHafEyX1bnlyyH425ihjfCm0hCDTaNDnjg?key=Fnm0clnGC8ENpdAOBBO1jW_d\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The flip-flops\u2019 design was created using Tinkercad, producing a 3D template adjusted to the largest foot size in the group (EU 45). Due to the limitations of the 3D printer, the mould was split into two parts for printing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, the prototype was manufactured using rubber silicone as a base and incorporating plastic pellets collected in collaboration with the NGO Good Karma Projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first prototype was successfully produced on 25th April, confirming its viability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXfg-nZg7a_cnRlCuqF9cC513TGJjw4KSXwcM7MnNaGsea5fQrZ6Is7hZ3RQoyeklvEjT5LNFUzbFZRRraM0q8DnQWlyJ1CRMoRu72XFNkVXQ05P9qSrgTSqgR0BtTzWTTA8kK1qOA?key=Fnm0clnGC8ENpdAOBBO1jW_d\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Planned collaborations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To enhance and scale the project, collaborations with specialised institutions are planned. Good Karma Projects would continue supplying plastic pellets and promoting the initiative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chemists and materials technologists, to provide support in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Studying the strength and sustainability of recycled materials.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improving design and manufacturing processes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Developing bioplastics or alternative compounds with lower environmental impact.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Additionally, partnerships with bioplastic companies will be explored to investigate even more sustainable alternatives for the flip-flops\u2019 composition.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WeFlip<\/p>\n<p>Flip-Flops with pellets<\/p>\n<p>1. Introduction<\/p>\n<p>This project focuses on the design and production of sustainable flip-flops by reusing plastic pellets collected from beaches, combined with a mixture of rubber. The initiative is part of the BlueTech Competition, organised by the European Union, which aims to promote innovative&hellip;  <a href=\"https:\/\/agora.xtec.cat\/iesaballester\/projectes_i_recursos\/escola-blava\/ens-presentem-a-la-blue-tech-competition\/\" title=\"Read Ens presentem a la BLUE TECH COMPETITION\">Llegeix m\u00e9s\u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":350,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_bbp_topic_count":0,"_bbp_reply_count":0,"_bbp_total_topic_count":0,"_bbp_total_reply_count":0,"_bbp_voice_count":0,"_bbp_anonymous_reply_count":0,"_bbp_topic_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_reply_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_forum_subforum_count":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[525,518],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9755","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-antoniballester","category-escola-blava"],"post_mailing_queue_ids":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/agora.xtec.cat\/iesaballester\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9755","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/agora.xtec.cat\/iesaballester\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/agora.xtec.cat\/iesaballester\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/agora.xtec.cat\/iesaballester\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/agora.xtec.cat\/iesaballester\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9755"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/agora.xtec.cat\/iesaballester\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9755\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9837,"href":"https:\/\/agora.xtec.cat\/iesaballester\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9755\/revisions\/9837"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/agora.xtec.cat\/iesaballester\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/350"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/agora.xtec.cat\/iesaballester\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9755"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/agora.xtec.cat\/iesaballester\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9755"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/agora.xtec.cat\/iesaballester\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9755"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}