100% Biodegradable Airsoft Pellets

100% Biodegradable Airsoft Pellets

Presented By:Cassandra Stepp-Bolling

© 6/01/06

Presented By:Cassandra Stepp-Bolling

© 6/01/06

AbstractAbstract

• A fertilizing biodegradable BB for airsoft guns

• Used in the same way as other airsoft BB’s

• Allows for there to be less long term damage to the environment from airsoft games

• Acts as a fertilizer after being used.

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• A fertilizing biodegradable BB for airsoft guns

• Used in the same way as other airsoft BB’s

• Allows for there to be less long term damage to the environment from airsoft games

• Acts as a fertilizer after being used.

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ClaimsClaims

• These BB’s will fire just as cleanly and efficiently as any non-biodegradable pellet.

• Made of 100% biodegradable materials, not 50% like our competitors’ products

• Breaks down to a fertilizer• Bridge the gap between airsoft players and environmentalists

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• These BB’s will fire just as cleanly and efficiently as any non-biodegradable pellet.

• Made of 100% biodegradable materials, not 50% like our competitors’ products

• Breaks down to a fertilizer• Bridge the gap between airsoft players and environmentalists

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DesignDesign

• Small rounded pellets made of compressed gypsum and cornstarch and are kiln dried

• Available in different calibers from 6mm to 8mm

• Available in two weights: 0.2 grams and 0.25 grams

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• Small rounded pellets made of compressed gypsum and cornstarch and are kiln dried

• Available in different calibers from 6mm to 8mm

• Available in two weights: 0.2 grams and 0.25 grams

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Similar ProductsSimilar Products

• Plastic Air soft BB’s

• Bullets• Metal BB’s• Golf tee’sPatent 6,319,156• Other “biodegradable” BB’s

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• Plastic Air soft BB’s

• Bullets• Metal BB’s• Golf tee’sPatent 6,319,156• Other “biodegradable” BB’s

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Diagram© 6/01/06

Diagram© 6/01/06

MaterialsMaterials

• Gypsum• Cornstarch• Water• Kiln• High powered air compressor

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• Gypsum• Cornstarch• Water• Kiln• High powered air compressor

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Manufacturing costsManufacturing costs

• $4000 for one air compressor• 1 40 lb bag of agricultural gypsum $9.95 (Produces 36 bags of 5000 pellets)

• 1 50 lbs bag of cornstarch $19.95 (Produces 45 bags of 5000 pellets)

• $2232.00 Electric kiln for drying • $500 in advertisement on a website• Cost to develop molds negligible• © 6/01/06

• $4000 for one air compressor• 1 40 lb bag of agricultural gypsum $9.95 (Produces 36 bags of 5000 pellets)

• 1 50 lbs bag of cornstarch $19.95 (Produces 45 bags of 5000 pellets)

• $2232.00 Electric kiln for drying • $500 in advertisement on a website• Cost to develop molds negligible• © 6/01/06

Manufacturing CostsManufacturing Costs

In order to put out 500 bags for promotional terms I will need:

• 14 bags of Gypsum• 11 bags of Cornstarch• One electrical kiln• One high powered air compressor• Marketing costs• Grand Total: $7090.75© 6/01/06

In order to put out 500 bags for promotional terms I will need:

• 14 bags of Gypsum• 11 bags of Cornstarch• One electrical kiln• One high powered air compressor• Marketing costs• Grand Total: $7090.75© 6/01/06

Initial Costs for Customer

Initial Costs for Customer

• 5000 pellets for $30.00• 2000 pellets for $12.00• 0.006 cents per pellet© 6/01/06

• 5000 pellets for $30.00• 2000 pellets for $12.00• 0.006 cents per pellet© 6/01/06

Cost AnalysisCost Analysis

• The cost to produce each pellet, including start up costs is 0.003 cents per pellet

• Pellets will be sold at 0.006 cents each

• Profit is 0.003 cents per pellet times 5000 balls per bag at 500 bags = $7000.00 ± any major mechanical breakdowns

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• The cost to produce each pellet, including start up costs is 0.003 cents per pellet

• Pellets will be sold at 0.006 cents each

• Profit is 0.003 cents per pellet times 5000 balls per bag at 500 bags = $7000.00 ± any major mechanical breakdowns

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Customer BaseCustomer Base

• Air soft gun users in Japan, Europe, and the United States

• Typically males between the ages of 9-35

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• Air soft gun users in Japan, Europe, and the United States

• Typically males between the ages of 9-35

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MarketingMarketing

MarketingMarketing

• Main source of marketing will be through my own website

Other sources of marketing include :• Advertisement on other Airsoft

websites (RedWolf Airsoft)• Promotions through Airsoft arenas• Advertisement in

FPS - The Only US Airsoft Magazine© 6/01/06

• Main source of marketing will be through my own website

Other sources of marketing include :• Advertisement on other Airsoft

websites (RedWolf Airsoft)• Promotions through Airsoft arenas• Advertisement in

FPS - The Only US Airsoft Magazine© 6/01/06

ConclusionConclusion

• 100% Biodegradable airsoft pellets will have equal or better quality compared to all major brands

• Will not harm the environment• 100% biodegradable• Provide nutrition for the soil• Easier to clean up after• Encourage airsoft users to be more environmentally aware

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• 100% Biodegradable airsoft pellets will have equal or better quality compared to all major brands

• Will not harm the environment• 100% biodegradable• Provide nutrition for the soil• Easier to clean up after• Encourage airsoft users to be more environmentally aware

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