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{{ProjectInfoBox | {{ProjectInfoBox | ||
|project title=Precious Plastic | |project title=Precious Plastic Heidelberg | ||
|image=Precious Plastic Logo.png | |image=Precious Plastic Logo.png | ||
|status= | |status=[[shredder]] nearly finished,<br>recycling projects & more machines to follow | ||
|date=first machine(s) in 2018? | |date=first machine(s) in 2018? | ||
|initiator=[https://davehakkens.nl/ Dave Hakkens] | |initiator=worldwide: [https://davehakkens.nl/ Dave Hakkens] | ||
|team=[[User:Lukas|Lukas]], {{M}}, [[User:Armin|Armin]], [[User:Johannes|Johannes]],<br>[[User:Luca|Luca]], [[User:Sbilaudelle|Sebastian]], [[User:NitramLegov|Martin]], [[User:Flor|Flor]],<br>''{{HelpNeeded}}'' | |team=[[User:Lukas|Lukas]], {{M}}, [[User:Armin|Armin]], [[User:Johannes|Johannes]],<br>[[User:Luca|Luca]], [[User:Sbilaudelle|Sebastian]], [[User:NitramLegov|Martin]], [[User:Flor|Flor]],<br>''{{HelpNeeded}}'' | ||
|materials=[[plastic]] waste | |materials=[[plastic]] waste | ||
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[https://preciousplastic.com/ Precious Plastic] is an international community working on plastics recycling. You can download their entire "kit" of documentation on various open-source machines [https://preciousplastic.com/en/videos/download.html here]. | [https://preciousplastic.com/ Precious Plastic] is an international community working on plastics recycling. You can download their entire "kit" of documentation on various open-source machines [https://preciousplastic.com/en/videos/download.html here]. | ||
There are several members who are interested in building one or multiple of their machines (see InfoBox). | There are several members who are interested in building one or multiple of their machines and establishing recyling workflows (see InfoBox). | ||
== Goal == | == Goal == | ||
[[Plastics]] are very versatile materials, but are mostly made from non-renewable sources and can persist in the environment for very long times after their (often short) intended life cycle. | [[Plastics]] are very versatile materials, but are mostly made from non-renewable sources and can persist in the environment for very long times after their (often short) intended life cycle. | ||
Naturally, many people concerned with sustainability have tried to come up with ways to reuse, repurpose and recycle "waste" plastics and we want to join them! As a community workshop, we can build machines that individuals might not be able to and share them with interested people in the area. Maybe the CoMakingSpace becomes a bit of a [[recycling]] hub in the near future? | Naturally, [https://preciousplastic.com/en/community.html many people concerned with sustainability] have tried to come up with ways to reuse, repurpose and recycle "waste" plastics and we want to join them! As a community workshop, we can build machines that individuals might not be able to and share them with interested people in the area. Maybe the CoMakingSpace becomes a bit of a [[recycling]] hub in the near future? | ||
== Collecting/Preparing Waste == | == Collecting/Preparing Waste == | ||
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Mixed colors will give nice effects, but mixing different plastics might mess everything up due to their different melting points. | Mixed colors will give nice effects, but mixing different plastics might mess everything up due to their different melting points. | ||
* ''how to wash | * ''how to wash?'' | ||
In order to dry your washed plastics, you can use the [[Spin Dryer]] | |||
== Promoting the Project == | |||
This is a project that aims to change the world, so we need to reach a few people ;-) | |||
=== Online === | |||
* [[User:Flor|Flor]] started a [https://www.facebook.com/Precious-Plastic-Heidelberg-256643825048065/ facebook page] and [https://www.instagram.com/preciousplastichd/ instagram account] | |||
* [[User:Armin|Armin]] will work on a website and a customized "Precious Plastic Heidelberg" logo | |||
* [[Lukas]] maintains two pins on the [https://map.preciousplastic.com/ Precious Plastic map] | |||
** "machine builder" CoMakingSpace | |||
** "workspace" Precious Plastic Heidelberg | |||
=== Offline === | |||
''not started yet'' | |||
We want to ask supermarkets whether we can put up collection boxes for bottle caps next to their ''Pfandautomaten'' - along with the box, there should also be some kind of information (flyers to take?). The collection box design should be easy to recreate when we need more, e.g. made with the [[CNC Router|CNC router]]. | |||
== Machines == | == Machines == | ||
Besides specially built machines, we may also be able to use some existing ones for plastic recycling experiments: | Besides specially built machines, we may also be able to use some existing ones for plastic recycling experiments: | ||
* [[Drying Ovens|drying ovens]] | * [[Drying Ovens|drying ovens]] - e.g. to [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LV6Zp9i0mOc melt plastic bags] | ||
* [[Spin Dryer]] | |||
* [[Heat Gun|heat gun]] | * [[Heat Gun|heat gun]] | ||
* [[Hot Air Soldering Station|hot air soldering station]] | * [[Hot Air Soldering Station|hot air soldering station]] | ||
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=== Shredder === | === Shredder === | ||
[[File:Precious plastic shredder parts.jpg| | [[File:Precious plastic shredder parts.jpg|200px|left|thumb|laser cut [[shredder]] parts before assembly]] | ||
Plastic needs to be cut into manageable pieces before it can be recycled - therefore, the '''[[Plastic Shredder|shredder]]''' is the first machine we are building! | |||
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=== Injection === | |||
''[https://preciousplastic.com/en/videos/build/injection.html => Instructions]'' | |||
...to be built once the shredder is finished | |||
=== Extrusion === | === Extrusion === | ||
''[https://preciousplastic.com/en/videos/build/extrusion.html => Instructions]'' | ''[https://preciousplastic.com/en/videos/build/extrusion.html => Instructions]'' | ||
... | ...''perhaps'' to be built once the injection molding machine is finished | ||
'' | |||
=== Compression === | === Compression === | ||
''[https://preciousplastic.com/en/videos/build/compression.html => Instructions]'' | ''[https://preciousplastic.com/en/videos/build/compression.html => Instructions]'' | ||
...to | ...we're probably not going to build this one anytime soon but will rather try using weights and a [[Drying Oven|drying oven]] | ||
=== Rotomolder === | === Rotomolder === | ||
Not part of the precious plastic portfolio - could be made from an old cement mixer, just needs some add-ons for temperature control, a timer and some way to automatically rotate the handwheel ([[User:Flor|Flor]] has some experience with it). | Not part of the precious plastic portfolio - could be made from an old cement mixer, just needs some add-ons for temperature control, a timer and some way to automatically rotate the handwheel ([[User:Flor|Flor]] has some experience with it). Another (smaller option) could be the [https://wikifactory.com/@saverio/rotocastit open source "ROTOCASTit" machine]. | ||
You can make cool hollow shapes with a rotomolder, e.g. [https://www.brotes.com.ar/mutan/ lamps like these]! | You can make cool hollow shapes with a rotomolder, e.g. [https://www.brotes.com.ar/mutan/ lamps like these]! | ||
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== Further Inspiration == | == Further Inspiration == | ||
* [https://www.instagram.com/kunststoffschmiede/ "Kunststoffschmiede" (Rosenwerk) on Instagram] - many interesting views into their progress, first mass production pieces like "piranha clamps" | * [https://www.instagram.com/kunststoffschmiede/ "Kunststoffschmiede" (Rosenwerk) on Instagram] - many interesting views into their progress, first mass production pieces like "piranha clamps" | ||
* [https://preciousplastic.com/en/videos/create/techniques.html "Create/Techniques" at preciousplastic.com] - videos about different shaping options | |||
[[Category:Recycling]] | [[Category:Recycling]] | ||
[[Category:Self-Made Tools]] | [[Category:Self-Made Tools]] | ||
Revision as of 20:05, 10 June 2019
| ProjectInfoBox Precious Plastic Heidelberg | |
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| Status: | shredder nearly finished, recycling projects & more machines to follow |
| Release Date: | first machine(s) in 2018? |
| Initiator: | worldwide: Dave Hakkens |
| Team: | Lukas, Mitja, Armin, Johannes, Luca, Sebastian, Martin, Flor, who else would like to help?
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| Materials Used: | plastic waste |
Precious Plastic is an international community working on plastics recycling. You can download their entire "kit" of documentation on various open-source machines here.
There are several members who are interested in building one or multiple of their machines and establishing recyling workflows (see InfoBox).
Goal
Plastics are very versatile materials, but are mostly made from non-renewable sources and can persist in the environment for very long times after their (often short) intended life cycle.
Naturally, many people concerned with sustainability have tried to come up with ways to reuse, repurpose and recycle "waste" plastics and we want to join them! As a community workshop, we can build machines that individuals might not be able to and share them with interested people in the area. Maybe the CoMakingSpace becomes a bit of a recycling hub in the near future?
Collecting/Preparing Waste
Something we can already do is collecting materials and sorting them for further use - starting with waste from the 3D printer farm, for example. There would just need to be separate containers for PLA, PETG and whatever else people are printing with, and some sort of clear signage alerting everyone of the importance to sort carefully.
Mixed colors will give nice effects, but mixing different plastics might mess everything up due to their different melting points.
- how to wash?
In order to dry your washed plastics, you can use the Spin Dryer
Promoting the Project
This is a project that aims to change the world, so we need to reach a few people ;-)
Online
- Flor started a facebook page and instagram account
- Armin will work on a website and a customized "Precious Plastic Heidelberg" logo
- Lukas maintains two pins on the Precious Plastic map
- "machine builder" CoMakingSpace
- "workspace" Precious Plastic Heidelberg
Offline
not started yet
We want to ask supermarkets whether we can put up collection boxes for bottle caps next to their Pfandautomaten - along with the box, there should also be some kind of information (flyers to take?). The collection box design should be easy to recreate when we need more, e.g. made with the CNC router.
Machines
Besides specially built machines, we may also be able to use some existing ones for plastic recycling experiments:
- drying ovens - e.g. to melt plastic bags
- Spin Dryer
- heat gun
- hot air soldering station
- what else can you think of?
Shredder
laser cut shredder parts before assembly
Plastic needs to be cut into manageable pieces before it can be recycled - therefore, the shredder is the first machine we are building!
Injection
...to be built once the shredder is finished
Extrusion
...perhaps to be built once the injection molding machine is finished
Compression
...we're probably not going to build this one anytime soon but will rather try using weights and a drying oven
Rotomolder
Not part of the precious plastic portfolio - could be made from an old cement mixer, just needs some add-ons for temperature control, a timer and some way to automatically rotate the handwheel (Flor has some experience with it). Another (smaller option) could be the open source "ROTOCASTit" machine.
You can make cool hollow shapes with a rotomolder, e.g. lamps like these!
Further Inspiration
- "Kunststoffschmiede" (Rosenwerk) on Instagram - many interesting views into their progress, first mass production pieces like "piranha clamps"
- "Create/Techniques" at preciousplastic.com - videos about different shaping options
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