Design and Implementation of an Eco-Friendly Tissue Dispenser Using Arduino, Ultrasonic Sensor, and Motor

Abstract

With the increasing demand for sustainable consumer products, there is a pressing need to redesign everyday items to minimize environmental impact. Traditional tissue dispensers contribute significantly to waste, often being made from non-renewable resources and lacking efficiency in tissue dispensation which leads to overuse. This project offers an environmentally friendly tissue dispenser that combines a motor, an ultrasonic sensor (HC-SR04), and Arduino technology to provide a resource-saving and touchless final product. An eco-friendly tissue dispenser is the simple but efficient solution shown in this project to address environmental concerns and the demand for better hygiene. However, traditional tissue dispensers often lead to excessive tissue consumption, contributing to unnecessary waste. The conventional tissue dispensers require physical contact, raising concerns about hygiene and the potential spread of germs. Therefore, the project goal is to contribute to waste reduction and environmental conservation. It also aims to implement a touchless operation mechanism using ultrasonic sensors to detect user proximity and dispense tissue without physical contact. The dispenser is made with gather all components, assemble the circuits using Arduino Uno, Ultrasonic Sensor and servo motor. The coding will be developed to the Arduino using Arduino Ide. Next, it is the mechanical parts. Subsequently, combine the electronic circuits parts with the mechanical parts.   By identifying the presence of hands or other objects, the ultrasonic sensor acts as a trigger mechanism, causing the motor to turn on and enabling accurate tissue distribution. The system design places a high priority on energy efficiency and pays close attention to power consumption in both active and idle phases. The touchless operation reduces the possibility of germs spreading and minimizes physical contact, which improves hygiene. Based on the test performs, this project has worked well as been planning. The eco-friendly tissue dispenser effectively tackles and helps environmental, health concerns by utilizing technology to reduce waste and energy usage. The project also provides no touching system for tissue dispenser and easy to use. This helps people approach daily chores in a more sustainable and mindful manner. Furthermore, this project successfully developed a touchless sensor that addresses both user convenience and environmental sustainability with a thoughtful design of an Arduino, sensor and servo motor.