Casual Jewelry Made from Recycled Copper and Brass Metal Made Ruci Mahottama Sukma (a*), Ellya Zulaikha (b)
Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology, Surabaya, Indonesia
Abstract
Metal is a material that can be processed in a sustainable manner without degrading or losing its original properties. The composition of metal waste in Indonesia alone can reach 6.86% by 2021 and ranked fifth as the largest waste composition in Indonesia which has the potential to damage the ecosystem if not handled properly. Several companies are trying to respond to the concerns about metal waste in Indonesia, namely by revalue metal waste into products such as jewelry, home decor, and furniture. However, recycled metal waste still has a low value in the eyes of society, causing it to be rarely used as a product material. This research focuses on the use of brass and copper wastes which are presented in the form of stories. This research also was carried out through several methods such as literature study, market research, brainstorming, and product development to produce jewelry as an output based on metal and copper waste materials with the concept of rebirth.
