LAC
How might we reduce single use items and maintain hygiene in a cafe environment?
As a part time Barista I felt the current methods can be troublesome during busy periods, and following the Covid-19 pandemic heightened hygiene procedures would be necessary. I wanted to change this and ensure cafe can stay open and that customer and staff would feel safe. LAC is an alternative milk distribution and delivery method, using gastronorms, 3D printed parts and standardised fittings. The 3D printed assembly, allows for a variety of standard pipe fittings and gastronorms to be used as a basis for the device. The design combats both hygiene issues as well as the incredible volume of waste from the 4 pint milk bottles. I have also worked with a coffee roasted and several cafes to find tune the design and interactions, to ensure service isn't disrupted. The design follows a distributed manufacture approach to create a cheaper and more repairable alternative to large costly systems, such as the Juggler, a system that costs over $8,000 available in Australia.