Fall 2026 priority deadline for transfer and graduate studies is January 5.

Fall 2026 priority deadline for transfer and graduate studies is January 5.

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Fall 2026 priority deadline for transfer and graduate studies is January 5.

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Get Busy

Get Busy

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Project Description

Project Description

Misconceptions about the environmental impact of dog waste motivates getbusy—a combination of innovation and education that actuates urban and suburban dog owners to dispose their dog’s waste in the municipal sewer system. “Get busy” is a polite phrase used to instruct dogs to defecate on command. It is also the name of an environmentally friendly pet product line that incites owners to act conscientiously about their dog’s carbon paw print. The primary product is a roll of water soluble bags that are 100% biodegradable, safe to flush down the toilet, and convenient to access during walks. The accompanying campaign, FLU SHIT, enriches the product by educating consumers on the hazardous environmental effects of current practices and on flushing as the solution.

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A package of GetBusy eco-friendly pet products lies on a patch of green grass. The package contains 80 flushable pet waste bags and is labeled with the GetBusy logo and text indicating it is pet-friendly and eco-friendly. The package is sealed in clear plastic and rests on the grass.A white Getbusy bag dispenser lies on green grass. The dispenser has a green tag attached to a gray leash. The tag reads “getbusy” in white text, with “eco-friendly pet products” below it in smaller white text. A white tissue is partially visible inside the dispenser.A hand is holding a white, crumpled plastic bag against a black background. The hand grips the bag near the top, pulling it slightly open. The bag’s surface is wrinkled and creased, indicating it has been handled. The hand’s skin tone is light, and the background is uniformly dark, providing a stark contrast to the white bag.A woman walks a small, light brown dog on a leash on a concrete sidewalk. She wears a dark long-sleeved shirt and brown pants. Behind her is a gray wall with five white rectangular signs, each displaying a silhouette of a dog and the word “flushit” beneath it. The signs are arranged horizontally. The woman is walking away from the viewer, and the dog is moving forward.A small sign with a black dog silhouette is stuck in the ground on a gray concrete sidewalk. The sign is positioned near a black metal fence that runs along the edge of the sidewalk. Behind the fence, patches of green plants are visible along the ground.A screenshot displays a map of New York City centered on Manhattan, with Getbusy’s logo and eco-friendly pet products text at the top left. Below, a text box reads “4,815.16 lbs. of waste have entered NY’s waterways,” accompanied by a Google Maps screenshot showing a location on the map. A sidebar labeled “recent uploads” includes two photos: one of a brick wall and another of a sidewalk.A webpage displays two images of Getbusy eco-friendly pet waste bags on grass. The left image shows two packages of dog waste bags on a green background, accompanied by a white dog silhouette. The right image shows a single bag lying on grass, with a “getbusy” tag attached. The webpage includes text titled “misconceptions about the environmental impact of dog waste motivates getbusy a line of eco-friendly dog waste disposal products that makes it easy for owners to flush dog waste down the toilet.”A package of Getbusy pet waste bags lies on a patch of green grass. The package contains four rolls of pet waste and is labeled “eco-friendly pet products” and “80 flushable pet waste bags.” A small tag attached to the package reads “getbusy” with “bag dispenser” written below. The package is partially open, revealing the rolls inside.A white rectangle with a black border contains the text "How To Walk a Dog" in black, followed by "The Green Way" in green.

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310 East 22nd St - 5th Floor

New York, NY 10010

310 East 22nd St - 5th Floor

New York, NY 10010

310 East 22nd St - 5th Floor

New York, NY 10010

(212) 592-2600

mfadesign@sva.edu

(212) 592-2600

mfadesign@sva.edu

(212) 592-2600

mfadesign@sva.edu