Introduction

This document outlines planned use of the ~3000 Euro we try to raise through the crowdfunding campaign. The endgame is to enable reliable network of community supported production of useful items, using reclaimed cardboard as the main material (combined with wood, aluminum, textile and other, also possibly reclaimed, components).

The difference between expected expenses and the budget (there is a 185 Euro deficit) will be covered from other sources.

Month 1. Workspace organisation and technology testing.

Deliverables

Cleaning and rearranging the workshop.
Building the furniture.
Building specialised tools:
- cutting press (cardboard and aluminum),
- bending press (cardboard and aluminum),
- rolling device (aluminum),
- gluing, painting and laminating station.
- storage racks.
- Tilting turntable to test solar devices.
Upgrading the transport (bicycle trailer).
Testing technologies to make cardboard stronger, waterproof and better looking:
- varnising,
- painting,
- laminating (mylar foil),
- waterproofing.
Testing structural joints:
- gluing,
- sewing,
- riveting,
- snap joints.
Testing shredding methods, to convert cardboard into thermal insulation or composting bedding.
Testing papier-mache technology.

Expected expenses

Category	Approximate amount (Euro)
Team sustenance costs (partial) Accommodation: 200 Euro Internet link: 50 Euro Electricity: 100 Euro	350
Wood and metal for custom tools, equipment and furniture	300
Gluing and painting equipment	50
Glue and paint (various)	50
Rivet gun adaptor for battery drills (x 2)	40
Rivets, snaps, sewing materials	50
Glue tapes, various	25
Mylar mirror foil	20
Total 1^st month	885 Euro

Month 2. Prototypes and promotion

Deliverables

Build and test “top five” presentation prototypes (probably 2-3 versions of each) as proof of concept and to establish costs of production.

- Foldable panel-based solar cooker
- Family sized box solar cooker / haybox cooker
- Simple solar still (water purification distiller)
- Wood/cardboard bicycle trailer
- Foldable one-person shelter.
Create and produce various gadgets, promoting the activity: tablet/smartphone cases/holders, solar cigarette lighters, etc.
Organise educational meetings in main places of Samos (Karlovasi, Vathi, Pythagorio, Marathokampos) to gather interested people, raise awareness, show possible applications of cardboard and to learn what are the local needs that can be fulfilled this way.

Expected expenses

Category	Approximate amount (Euro)
Team sustenance costs (partial) Accommodation: 200 Euro Internet link: 50 Euro Electricity: 100 Euro	350
Printed materials for meetings and presentations.	100
Other meetings costs (transport, premises, food)	100
Materials for prototyping	150
Total 2^st month	700 Euro

Month 3. Stocking and supply chain.

Deliverables

Build additional 2-3 prototypes based of lessons learned during meetings.
Publish online offer in FairMarket and other online channels.
Create sponsored product campaigns in CoopFunding.
Start regular “open days” either in the workshop or in some facility in Karlovasi.
Acquire additional tools to be used for open days (2-3 sets)
Make standing agreements with local shops throwing away the most of cardboard and start picking it up directly.
Make standing agreements with offset shops for acquiring aluminum plates.
Upgrade the transport: electric kit for the bicycle.
Stockpile additional materials: glue, joints, paints and finishing tapes.

Expected expenses

Category	Approximate amount (Euro)
Team sustenance costs (partial) Accommodation: 200 Euro Internet link: 50 Euro Electricity: 100 Euro	350
Further prototyping costs (materials)	150
Open-days toolsets	50
Online promotional materials (video editing etc)	100
Stockpile materials	200
Bicycle electric kit 1000 W (with one battery)	750
Total 3^rd month	1600 Euro