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@Aggro Lord https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313.TR10.TRC2.A0.H0.Xcartridge+heater.TRS0&_nkw=cartridge+heater&_sacat=0

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@Rico Thank you sir!

5:54 PM

@Aggro Lord what temp are you using? also a pic of the injector would be helpful

5:57 PM

@Aggro Lord if the temp is correct, you may need to give it more time to melt fully

@Gary Dusek- Formation Bronx I'm not at the shop right now but I think I was up to 300

@Aggro Lord copy. I would set at around 350 for hdpe

6:03 PM

fahrenheit

6:05 PM

@Aggro Lord it may seem high, but there's heat loss and passage. It will probably be pretty obvious if you get the temp too high, burning smell, discoloration etc. But i've had good results with hdpe at 350 F

@Aggro Lord Looks like the flash point is 300 Celsius so you have some room

@Gary Dusek- Formation Bronx thanks for the tip. I will try this today.

@Aggro Lord Awesome, lmk how it works out

@Rico I would also suggest that you ask the admins of this server if they can pin your message suggesting US-based folks should look into the "Precious Plastic USA" server to find channels by state. It will hopefully minimize how often you repost since the info will be available above the chat by clicking the pin icon. Also it is "Precious Plastic" singular in case you want to update the USA server to reflect that

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@manudan711 just messaged @Kat im not sure how to get in touch with a channel admin? doesnt seem to be any . then again im not

when it comes to discord. still kinda new to this. (edited)

@Aggro Lord Gary is on the right track. preheating and lubricating your mold will help flow. If you're into electronics, drilling your mold to install cartridge heaters is a great long term solution. I would stay well shy of 300C, you should be able to get good results closer to 210C but I suppose it depends heavily on the location of your thermocouple.

@Tom K Cartridge heaters sounds like a nice move, I'll have to try it

6:03 AM

@Tom K Yes I was definitely recommending Fahrenheit 350 degrees, not celsius

6:04 AM

@Aggro Lord Yes I was definitely recommending Fahrenheit 350 degrees, not celsius

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@Gary Dusek- Formation Bronx @Tom K what is a cartridge heater?

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Hey everyone. Excited to see so many people in this US thread. I’ve been following for the last several months after I became a Patreon supporter. I’ve lived in Los Angeles most of the last few decades but moved to Miami in 2018. I’m working on a reusable container system and hope to produce from reclaimed plastics. I’d love to connect with anyone and everyone. I’m devoting most of my time to the plastic pollution crisis and am opening to partner in any way. Whether someone needs manpower, funding, business partnership, has mold-making experience, 3D printing experience, or just wants to brainstorm and geek out please get in touch!

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@Aggro Lord It's a little electric heat stick that can be used to heat the mold (or other things). Generally you would drill a hole for it in a solid mold and then insert it to heat the mold when injecting. I don't have experience with that but it sounds like a good move for a mold you would use frequently

5:00 AM

@Mosauce I would definitely connect with Precious Plastic Florida and of course if you're ever in NYC don't hesitate to reach out

Hey @Mosauce (and everyone else here) there is also a secondary PP server that breaks down the US by state - https://discord.gg/8EzC8g

12:28 PM

Thanks to @Rico for setting that up

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Hello. I am new to Precious Plastic and wondering if anyone has tried extruding waste powder coat paint?. The company I work for sends a lot of it to landfill every year and I think this would be an amazing way to reuse it. Thank you in advance for your feedback.

@Lord Agate If it's made from thermoplastic it should be fine, just match the temp with the type of plastic it is. I imagine powder would melt great. Be aware of any additives and stay safe!

@Lord Agate polyester has definite potential, but polyester-epoxy, epoxy, acrylic, and some polyurethanes could have flow and cure issues. Do you know what kind of media they use, and if they use more than one composition of media in production?

Our powders are Thermoset. Mostly Hybrids or Polyester-Epoxy. Is this something that might still have potential for the uses people are using them for in the Precious Plastic community?

The easiest way to find out would be to throw a handful of it shredded into an oven at 100-250⁰C and see if it flows, since that's the operating range of most extruders used in PP. MEKP fumes might be a bit nasty, if they offgas during the re-heat, so start the temperature on the low end. I'm not sure how it'd set after heating since polyester-epoxy is catalyst set in production, but flow and set is the basis of most PP materials.

if it's a thermoset, it shouldn't melt =/

alright, so I've got a few questions for the US PP crowd. I'm building an injection machine, but I'm not sure what to do about the rod and pipe for the barrel. the schematics call for some pretty odd pipes that don't seem to be either european or US standard, so: for those of you who have an injection machine in the US, what did you use for the barrel's pipe and rod?

2:18 PM

as well, I only have access to 110v power, here. I'm willing to wait longer for heating to take place, but will just any appropriately sized band heater work? (edited)

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Hi All. My name is David and I am looking for a few experienced partners here in the US. Our company works with 1000+ retail stores in the US and will be launching a service to them to help them recycle all of their plastics. Currently we have done some testing at small scales. Nothing with automation just yet. We are looking to launch a handful of plastic recycling facilities across the US to make plastic lumber, plastic pallets, and furniture. Many of our retail store partners have signed onboard to reduce their waste while employing individuals with disabilities during the building process. If you have experience in plastic recycling at larger scales, would love to connect to chat about equipment needs, warehousing space, and how you can get involved as a contractor on the project. Thanks and looking forward to hearing from some of you!

I have questions about running machines on 110v too. Can that be done or is all this stuff only accessible to people with a shop with specialized electrical service?

Hi @MaconGames , what you will need is a VFD (variable frequency drive). You can get single phase motors but they don’t have enough power, for v3 machines you needed 3HP motors which are all 3 phase. So with the VFD it inputs 110 single and produces a 3 phase waveform on the backend. You can get these for around $100 on Amazon/wish. Go YouTube how they work.

what about for the version 4 machines?

5:02 PM

will a vfd work for those too?

I’m in Canada and faced this problem already. Their is a ceiling to what size of motor can be operated through 3-phase. @MaconGames go find motors (Indid on buy and sells). Note commercial spaces/buildings have 3phase power. I think this is why PP leans towards community based operations versus Garage projects.

Good Morning guys, I am new to the recycling plastic world. I have a question Granulator and Shredder is the same thing? I found interesting machines online... Let me know if they will do the job. https://www.toolots.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=Plastic+Granulator

Hi Volta! Yes there three stages in taking a product down to a smaller size. They are shredding, granulation, and grinding. The PP machine does the first two.

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@Ratilicious(AB) Thank You! What about the link I shared? I think that one is powerful huh?

Yes! I was first looking at buying a shredder! But I found a used commercial paper shredder for $80, and a tree shredder for $20. Both do the trick just need a few more passes through each.

Ohh wow thats awesome! @Ratilicious(AB) I am looking something turn-key ready.

@Jeff Wubbs I'm in the Bronx.

@Steve Soldwedel - Bronx let's link up yo

@Jeff Wubbs I'm down. I'm in touch with @Gary Dusek- Formation Bronx about an eventual get-together here in the BX. Maybe we could all coordinate.

@David M Hey David, If you have any partners here in NYC i'd love to connect. I'm small scale at the moment but I'm looking to build quickly and expand operations. I'd also be happy to consult or help with larger local operations if you have any contacts. Thanks!

11:41 PM

@Jeff Wubbs @Steve Soldwedel - Bronx Let's coordinate fellas, I'm making some progress up here

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@Gary Dusek- Formation Bronx If I replace the tube of my bike's front tire, I could be down to you in about 20 minutes, on any given day.

11:58 PM

Blew it out on a Home Depot run a few weeks back and haven't gotten around to replacing it.

anyone in the Boston area ?

Salem, MA

hey whats up ? whats your progress here ?

Honestly, I haven't been terribly active. Excited about what the community has produced, but haven't gotten started much myself yet.

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3:48 AM

You?

same here, I recycle at home and try to use the less amount of plastic possible but not really active, I'm looking forward to volunteering at any project in the area.

Hey y'all, I just started looking at Precious Plastic seriously and I'm wondering if there's anyone in NC with an active space.

the only ones I see on the map for the east coast are up in PA

6:08 PM

I'm just getting started in the VA area

GA here! Looking at machines from https://megatec.center Any recommendations?

MI here! does anyone want shredded HDPE?

Guys, hello everyone from Russia. I want to ask those who are constantly involved in plastic processing (sorry for directness and pragmatism): "Can you tell us about the financial side of your business? What products from PLASTIC have the main profit? Who are the customers?"

@ObjectZero what part of virginia are you in?

northern

@ilia_frolov The main customers buying V.3 machines are schools and educational facilities. I've always invested my time and energy into the sheet press because of its capability to make a really flexible, high value product. If a self sustaining Precious Plastic business is what you're after, a sheet press workspace is a good place to start. After collection and shredding, of course.

Hello! I have a significant amount of plastic I need to recycle. Is there a collection in Oakland, CA/Bay area?

Hi Soul! I'm not from that state but if you follow the link in pinned messages to the other discord channel, you may get a quicker reaction in there :)

@Tom K thanks

Good afternoon all. I'm a fan of precious plastics and a regular home owner. I'm interested in building a plastic shredder but don't know where to get the shredding knives built at. Do you all know anyone that sells a kit for making one? #archived-plastic (edited)

@Natu 🇺🇸 [Ohio]. What state are you in? SC here.

Has anyone here created a plastic recycling workspace in their University on the West coast?

4:12 AM

Also if anyone is from Santa Barbara im trying to get in contact with who can help work with Santa Barbara Community College on building a workspace.

@Foevrluvinit hey I make a kit with in-house laser powers. How DIY do you want to be?

I'm from Ohio

@CitSciWorkshop I'm not sure how DIY I want to be. Thanks for responding. I'm sure I'd like something with the cutters and the bearings. I could build the boxes. Hopefully that helps.

@Foevrluvinit We make parts at stages like "just the parts" who want to weld, wire their own motor, etc like do full assembly on their own. As well as what I call an 80/20 kit, where the box and electronics are assembled and the builder just needs to put it together on a modular frame. These two options as well as assembled machines.

@CitSciWorkshop I would be interested in buying one of the 80/20 kits for my university for a shredder. Where are you guys located?

we're in Boise, ID

So you ship to California? Also what are the price points on the kits?

5:52 PM

Do you ship*

Yeah we ship all over! I'll pm you so the channel stays dev oriented, sound good?

Sounds good

@CitSciWorkshop. Could you please email me a link as well. I'm interested in your products. Thanks again. Scott

Will do, any way to help, we will.

@MaconGames I'm Dave, a faculty at Parsons School of Design. I organize the Precious Plastic Parsons workspace and I'm part of the Precious Plastic NYC group. We built a shredder and extruder that both operate with 110v electricity. The lower electrical input provided mobility and the opportunity to use the machines in any classroom when we first started. I consulted with a mechanical engineer in our design and we used a 1HP motor, variable frequency drive, and a worm gearbox (shredder only) to build the shredder and extruder. Model numbers and part specifications... Marathon Motors K251A 1 HP, 56C Frame, 3 Phase, 230/460 V, 3/1.5 Amp, 1800 RPM, 60 Hertz Automation Direct GS2-11P0 DURApulse GS2 series AC micro drive, 120 VAC, 1hp with 1-phase input Automation Direct WG-206-020-R 20:1 ratio, 1 HP, 56C-Face, right hand, 1" output shaft You can check out the machines and our work... https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/preciousplasticparsons/ https://www.instagram.com/preciousplasticnyc/ (edited)

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Has anyone converted the metric plans downloaded from the Precious Plastics website to US sized metal and products. Having a little trouble getting things to fit right and to make it easier for US based people to make these machines and join the plastics recycling community.

There is a guy in #deleted-channel that is soon selling blades and shaft for a v4 shredder. The rest of the parts we can buy at princess auto, no idea if that exists in USA

Thanks for that. Assuming parts made in Canada would still be metric and not wanting to buy the parts but make them from scrap pieces at the water jet cutters shop. Looking for the CAD files to give to the cutter.

No we are messed up, and the metal here is all in imperial (edited)

4:23 AM

I buy a pound of butter with a 2L of milk... I’m 6’2” tall and it’s 7km to my office...

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Sure wish we went to Metric in the 70's when they proposed it but business pushed back and we're one of the only ones still using English.

4:25 AM

In the world.

I've got adapted v4 plans going and am currently cutting them. Working on the hex axles fabrication now.

Could I get the files please? Where are you and did you tweak the drawings yourself or use a program?

@Palomino Plastic I optimized in Illustrator. Because of tolerances there isn't actually a lot to do. .3-.4 mm differences in some places. We'll pull them into a 3D CAD so the contribution reaches towards the same level as the PP team did for v4 documents (edited)

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There are plenty of metric metal suppliers in the US, including vendors that only sell metric metals. This is one of my customers as well as one of my suppliers, based outside of Toledo, OH. https://www.metricmetal.com

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That being said, I can get metric but it's not readily available which causes many to not make the shredder. The cutter I use wants to use the scrap area of his clients sheets to make extra parts as they fit which brings costs down considerably as it is "scrap". Besides that metric is more expensive here.

What gauges do you have available, and which metric sizes are you trying to substitute for? If there aren't direct substitutes, scaling isn't a huge deal. The only critical clearances on the shredder are the blades, shafts, and bearings.

Mainly substituting 4,5,6 mm for 1/8, 3/16, 1/4 gauge metal which changes the box, shaft, bearings, etc. Everything had to fit exactly so looking to get the cut files properly dimensioned.

Your stock is measured in fractional inches, and not standard gauge? (edited)

I'm using standard gauges for lots of this because some are so very close to the metric value.

Yeah, it's pretty easy to either just use the next size up or down, or go oversized then lay it on a surface grinder to get it down to dimension.

yeah and I'd rather do that for fit and finish.

3:04 AM

My mentality is to be aligning the available stock as closely as possible to the designs, rather than modifying designs so much to cover generally convenient steel sizes.

The idea here is to make the designs and cut files as easy as possible to use for making the first step in this process, which is the shredder. While some with skills can modify and alter things to fit, most people wanting to get started or involved cant because the plans and cut files don't work. My goal is to remedy this making it easy for anyone in the US or with Imperial sized metals able to easily get this project going.

That's why V4 rolled out. The easiest way for most people to get a shredder is to buy one. The easiest way for most people to get shredded plastic is to just buy it. Anyone comfortable with building a shredder wouldn't see having the wrong dimensions of steel as an issue. Less than 5% of the world's population has imperial steel widely available, and based on the old inflated PP tag map community of 12,000 people with interest in PP, that means there's maybe 500 people in the whole world interested in imperial files, assuming they all wanted their own shredder. That's far from "most people". Even metric cut pieces have to be ground down to fit properly, due to steel manufacturing, and laser cutting tolerances. The files were provided to ensure part interchangeably for distributors and consumers. If you're building one shredder then there's no reason to follow the files exactly. If you're planning on selling shredders, you'd want them to fit international standards because your market is spread across the globe. Surface grinding to dimension services are cheap if you don't have a 4" surface grinder (which costs less used than a complete shredder, and would handle everything but the boxes). Following the V4 guidelines and specializing and outsourcing tasks really is the easiest way to get started.

Those machines are exclusively for students? @Dave Marin

@Trukku (Ohio, USA) I agree with what you've said except people stop when they aren't sure they want to dive in and fork out $2600 for a shredder. My goal is to be able to locally source materials and repurpose old items like washing machines or other readily available items to enter the precious plastics universe. Wherever the need is there needs to be a method to get the parts and get started. So I will continue to provide all options to those that want them if possible. Any help, like imperial build files in this case, to reach that goal would be appreciated, not dialogue in how it should be done differently. Maybe a draftsman could modify them?? We are close here. I believe cutting is about to commence.

I don't doubt that imperial files would help someone at some point, but maintaining part interchangeably is important in machine production. If the matter was as simple as converting units it would already be done. However, since interference clearances are an integral part of the design, this isn't a drafting issue, but an engineering issue. While ratios and scale can be considered in finding alternative dimensions, the resulting files will still have to be cut, tested, and likely modified based on a trial run. Instead of spending an hour surface grinding parts, you're likely looking at 2-12 hours of engineering, assembly, testing, and teardown, followed by drafting modifications before repeating the process.

Agreed. And we are doing that now. Stay tuned. Where are you located?

Ohio

Originally from SYR. In SEA now.

South East Asia?

Seattle

Ah. I've worked out there before.

@Checolatte (NYC, New York) Yes. The use of the workshop is limited to students and faculty within Parsons. The workspace and equipment serve to support research and curriculum. We occasionally host a public event and I can offer a guest visit to a student workshop.

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Hi everyone, we're NYC based students forming Recycle For All. And hi Dave! Anyone from the NY metropolitan area interested in linking with us?

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Looking at the map, I don't see any places set up in Michigan; what should I do? I was thinking about setting up a collection point but if I have no shredder place to send it to, then it will just pile up. If I make a shredder place, I wouldn't have the materials from a collection point and if I made a mix, then I still wouldn't have any place to send what we make.

I'm based in Ohio, and own a trucking company. If you can find a customer in Michigan, Indiana, or Ohio (maybe even Chicago), I can probably set up shipping at affordable rates up to 3,000lbs. I've usually got spare weight and space on the deck running through here, and I specialize in LTL. If it becomes a regular thing I can set up a drom box or barrel sling just for plastic.

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So far, the map says the closest is in Chicago and is a community point, but I will look for other companies in the area as well

I'm waiting until my company machine shop is incorporated, but once it is I'll be dropping a machine and community pin in Bowling Green. There's interest around Cleveland and Toledo in the USA discord server.

That's great! I will get back to this later, I have something to do right now

8:34 PM

Oh and there seems to be a community point down in Columbus as well, so you might want to try and reach out to them too

Hello to everyone from North Carolina! I just found PP this morning. I’m preparing to open a recycling service center. I look forward to finding great tips and advice and is willing to help how ever I can.

Hello. I am looking at starting a facility in Kentucky.

I would be interested in buying laser cut pieces for a shredder. I can weld everything together. But depending on the price could be persuaded to buy it in a more finished form.

Anybody here in or around Montana? Looking at possibly starting a mix/injection workspace in Central Montana.

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@Arson have you checked out the bazar? https://bazar.preciousplastic.com/?category=shredder

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Anyone doing this in northwestern PA or east central / mid-east OH?

@Trukku (Ohio, USA) I have, but they are mostly international and listed in euros. Not really wanting to pay 120 euros for shipping if I can find it in the USA.

If you want to skip shipping, check your local laser cutter. They might ask you to provide the metric steel, but it's a very small job for any industrial cutter.

Portland, OR??

I am in US and making steel parts on my laser, but the Bazar is always priced in Euro. I think the new Bazar has an option for local currencies.

@CitSciWorkshop where are you located and what do you charge for laser cut parts?

@Arson I'm in Boise, ID and it depends on the set, Basic or v4. I have this dedicated for PP development.

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I tend to try and provide the axles and bearings for people, because otherwise it's extra steps to provide those too. Its really up to how you want your supply chain organized for your build.

@CitSciWorkshop I am looking at eventually having all machines for all steps of the process. The shredder and extrusion are what I am looking for in the beginning. Followed by injection and compression oven and sheet press. I am open to either basic or V4 depending on cost for the parts. I can do the welding, but I don't have the facilities for laser cutting and machining parts.

The welding is one of the funnest parts, so I understand. "ooh"ing at the laser is also kinda fun too. I'll PM you and maybe we can figure out the best fit for your needs.

thanks

@Tank.Digital Howdy there! I'm located in Missoula, Montana and have been making small objects with a toaster oven. I'm looking to get a extrusion workspace going. Check out preciousplasticmissoula.com for more info. Let's chat MT plastic recycling

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If anyone is looking for a more powerful shredder, industrial surplus is a good option if you have access to 220/440VAC power. This unit costs 1/3 of a new V4 shredder. https://hgrinc.com/productDetail/Chemical-Processing/Used-Shredder/10191810001/ (edited)

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$951.00 https://hgrinc.com/productDetail/Chemical-Processing/Used-Shredder/10191810001/

@Zad Where are you in NC? I just discovered PP as well but didn’t see anyone close on the map. I’m kinda in the middle of nowhere...

@Ceej I’m in the Zebulon/ Clayton area. It’s near Raleigh

10:48 PM

I’m not set up yet

There looks like there was someone trying to start Precious Plastic RDU. Facebook page and blog from 2018.

Heyo! I'm from Florida. I've done a little bit of plastic bag recycling and have collected 3D printing scraps for recycling as well. Currently looking for community members in the area to work with.

I see. I guess they didn’t get enough traction going. @Ceej are you in North Carolina as well?

He's 2 hours south of Raleigh

3:22 PM

He and another poster in raleigh durham chapel hill are the only two posts in the NC channel

Ok. Thank you

Does anyone know if there are any converted imperial versions of the V4 machines for us in the States?

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@savingcristian @jlowther hello, I'm in downtown Boston! Looking into how the makerspace where I work can become part of this. We have a lot of PLA scraps from 3D printing and acrylic from laser cutting...

@TolietSlave We're building a box aligning US steel sizes to the metric plans.

@CitSciWorkshop that is awesome. We are cutting parts now for version 2 that have been converted to imperial and parts available in Seattle.

@Palomino Plastic The basic box made sense to adapt files, low part count and not so complex. We're using imperial files for that one as well, with v4 alignments for type of steel for blades, etc. V4 is a cathedral that should stay intact, imo. Too much re-invention and the flying buttresses lose their anchor.

@CitSciWorkshop Agreed, will update as we move along.

@redneccos is anyone operating precious plastic in Portland, OR? Asking because I'm interested. (edited)

@Sue Gemmell There was Plastic Lizard Recycling last I checked. The woman Emma is worth reaching out too! https://www.instagram.com/plasticlizardrecycling/?hl=en

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2:45 AM

V4 box. Just working on surfacing blades, axles and we'll have batch processes ready.

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Preciousplastic-USA is in Portland. They make machines.

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Hi everyone! Does anyone know of a good source of recycled plastic blocks or sheets in the US?

@MAALK we will have large sheets available from Oregon in a few months

@Local Plastic awesome! I’m over in Wisconsin but that’s still closer than anywhere else on the pp map

how can I get updated when your production is up and running?

Good I would like to request help and information on the recycling of plastic and especially in creating plastic bricks or blocks the same from the page of precious plastics

@MAALK send me an email thebroomsmen@gmail.com

I'm working on getting setup and running in Kentucky. Message me what you are looking for and I can prioritize it.

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@Arson that’s awesome to hear! I sent you a message. So glad there’s some workspaces coming up; I was bit dismayed by the lack of recycling pins on the map.

5:39 AM

Anyone in here living in Wisconsin?

@MAALK I believe there are some in Ohio and someone was talking about starting up in Michigan

5:40 AM

but they may be workshops and not plastic production

Hi, I'm 14 and looking to start recycling plastic as I have a passion for making things and the environment. A few of my friends are also interested and we are looking to start a recycling workspace. If we started a gofundme campaign, would any of you be willing to help us achieve our goals by donating. We already have access to tools like a mill and a lathe at our school so really only need funding for the construction of our machinery to start out

@evanh3103 Where are you located?

Stroud, England

10:35 PM

Just thought I would try to spread out campaign anywhere that has precious plastic communities to help raise money

I understand. Europe and England have a much better PP network than we do here in the US.

10:41 PM

There are likely some nearby you for you to check out and get some advice and help from.

No one locally in the precious plastic community, the nearest people are 8 hours away and are a machyshop

@evanh3103 On the old map, there is a welder in Bristol that wanted to get involved. There is also an engineer near Crudwell. You might contact them for help

What is the name of the engineer near crudwell. That is a village about 10mins from where I live

It says Guy B on his profile

10:47 PM

https://oldmap.preciousplastic.com/

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10:47 PM

Guy Blanch

10:50 PM

@evanh3103 There are also these guys.. https://community.preciousplastic.com/u/will22

https://davehakkens.nl/community/members/guyblanch/

A series of tools for the Precious Plastic community to collaborate around the world. Connect, share and meet each other to tackle plastic waste.

There is a large engineering company who make crop processors round the corner from me called Alvan Blanch. Guy must be something to do with them

I would guess so. It is by the airport

Yes, there is a very small village that I live in about 5 minutes away from the airport, I think I will try and contact him

That other one is around Crowthorne and is a mixed workspace

10:53 PM

Sounds good. Hopefully he will be helpful

10:53 PM

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Any ideas as to how we can spread out fundraising campaign?

I would talk to the community. Explain what you want to do and see if anyone is willing to pitch in. You will want their help in collecting plastic for recycling anyways. They may get excited and donate money or materials to help you get going.

10:56 PM

It really is a community effort. And helping kids make a difference is something everyone can get behind.

One of the near by towns is quite a big name in the environmental scene and is where extinction rebellion came from so I think people there may want to help

That would be your best place to start. You can create the gofundme site and direct them there while talking to them. Maybe print out business cards with the URL. Then as you talk to people hand them a card. You can even ask them to share the link with others they know that might be interested in helping.

10:59 PM

And these can be the ones you print yourself on your printer at home. They don't have to be fancy.

If I gave you the link when the campaign is set up, could you share it over the precious plastic networks you know of please?

I can do that.

Thanks, I'll DM you a link when I have one

11:02 PM

The community here is so helpful

greetings! from Port-au-Prince

6:51 AM

I applauds to the multiple works undertaking daily for the environment...

6:51 AM

I am Andy

6:52 AM

running a collection center in Haiti

6:53 AM

open for any suggestion, or request!!!

6:53 AM

thanks!

6:59 AM

anyone looking for LDPE??? inbox me at tycrecyclingservices@gmail.com

Hello Andy! I am from NYC but thinking about traveling to Haiti and Dominican Republic for a recycling business. Have you heard of plastic bank ( https://plasticbank.com/ ) ??? @Green509

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Hi all! Anyone in or near the Austin Texas area? Would love to collaborate and set something up in that area.

@Cheri.BE The map shows some interest in that part of Texas. Not sure if they are up and running yet.

Hey everyone! Are there still US state discord servers? I'm located outside Philadelphia in Bucks County PA. It would be great to chat with people doing community projects nearby if there is any.

@mich yeah, they're all pretty dead, though. https://discord.gg/zGUJse

There's one poster in the PA channel in Philadelphia.

@Trukku (Ohio, USA) Ah okay thank you! Hopefully they start to be more active over time

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https://discord.gg/vxueWYk

Invite to join a server

One Army

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Anyone live in MN?

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Hi everyone! I just joined, not super familiar with how discord works. I am looking for somewhere to send my laser cut acrylic sheet scraps so they can live a second life being recycled. Where would I find this info?

Hi everyone!. I want to built a extruder machine but i don't know which motor i have to use. Can anyone help me with that?

Good Evening, I was hoping to connect with any of our precious plastic members in the pacific north west?

Hello from Boise!

I am new interested in anyone doing precious plastic in Florida. I made 2 version 2 machines (injection molder and compression). I have been experimenting with shredded plastic bags mixed in Aircrete. Made a nice solid block.

@TroyRosslow Hello. Welcome to PP. Reusing plastic is good, but reusing it in a way that makes it possible to be recycled again at the end of the items life is best. Ideally, anything made with recycled plastic can be recycled again and again. With concrete, it is almost impossible to recycle again. But it is still much better than the plastic going to the landfill. And if you can sell them and make a profit, that is good too.

New here - reside in the Reno/Lake Tahoe area and am lining things up to build some machines and space. Anyone nearby and interested in collaboration?

@Arson. Your right recycling would be best. Our local government doesn't recycle bags, film, or Styrofoam. I hate throwing that stuff away every day. I have been trying to figure out a way to upcycle it. Not sure what kind of market there is for Aircrete blocks. But I would love to build a dome tiny house.

@TroyRosslow Good luck with it. It looks interesting. I would bet that using shredded strips of plastic would be useful in aircrete. It could provide it with more tensile strength. Just like you can buy fiberglass chop concrete. The fiber hold the concrete together so you don't need steel grid reinforcement in concrete floors.

Good idea, but not sure how to make a shredder that cuts plastic bags into strips.

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@Arson Good idea, but not sure how to make a shredder that cuts plastic bags into strips.

what about a paper shredder?

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not sure if the plastic bags would clog it up though

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but maybe you could use and iron to press plastic bags together so theya re lieka sheet

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then feed them through a heavy duty paper shredder that cuts strips

@Arson Good idea of a paper shredder. I have one I stripped down. It is the kind that shreds paper to confetti. The motor is underpowered, but it tears up bags pretty well. I think your on the something by compressing plastic before shredding.

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@TroyRosslow They wouldn't need to be too thick. Just something a little more stiff. More like a laminate sheet or copy paper. That way they will shred better.

Like to automate that process. Maybe a textile press like rice and carry. https://davehakkens.nl/community/forums/topic/working-with-plastic-bags/

Björn Steinar Blumenstein

working with PLASTIC BAGS - Dave Hakkens

It´s a known fact that plastic bags can be ironed and reused some purposes, but an awful lot of the objects produced with this method look a bit sloppy compared to products on the market. So in - Dave Hakkens

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@Arson Like to automate that process. Maybe a textile press like rice and carry. But it would be nice if we had a machine; bags in-- sheets or shreds out.

yeah, automation would be the best, but it is harder to do. even with a picker robot arm (easy enough to make) the bags would be too flimsy for it to pick up and place

@Kit I am in Seattle. Where are you?

@Palomino Plastic I’m in Eugene OR. Trying to connect to any machine shops or other communities in the region.

I am in the early stages of networking the PNW PP universe. There is a shop at PreviousPlastics-USA in Portland that makes machines. I am making machines also but again, early stages. Making a collection point and shredding material would be a great place to start. Let's chat and see if we can organize. SteveK

Anyone in here in MN

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@Alanson Cleveland (CO, USA) Is I think?

There's a very inactive USA server, but we could become more active in the MN tag: https://discord.gg/DzApHX

Ty!

I'm in MN

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I live in central MN (edited)

@Arson I would be nice to automate turning bags to fiber. But I might just need to build a better shredder. What you working on these days.

#LA #LosAngeles

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I'm waiting on my shredder to arrive. I am looking at making a small sheet press.

Is there a map that shows where people are located? I live in Arizona.

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I've also been wondering that. I live in Utah.

yes.

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let me get the url

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New map: https://community.preciousplastic.com/map Old map: https://oldmap.preciousplastic.com/

https://community.preciousplastic.com/u/sp-preciousplasticfl

A series of tools for the Precious Plastic community to collaborate around the world. Connect, share and meet each other to tackle plastic waste.

Precious Plastic Map

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The old map includes people that said they were interested

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the new map is just for actual spaces and such

Anyone in florida near tampa? Im new here, just wondering if anyone is near me?

@Chobosaurus I am Gainesville. Not really that close.

Anyone in Sacramento or Bay Area, even better would be Lake Tahoe?

@TroyRosslow Do you have any role yet?

Gainesville North Carolina?

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I'm NC too unless a different gainesville

@Chobosaurus Not sure what you. Mean by "role".

like are you own any setups yet? like do you collect, grind, etc.

Not yet. My son and have built 2 machines. But I need to build a shredder.

what machines have y’all built?

Anyone selling a shredder?

check the bazar

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there are usa sellers

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or check ebay for used ones

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bazar.preciousplastic.com

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newbazar.preciousplastic.com

Thanks

@Titankore.ai I’m about 2hrs south of Raleigh, NC

Nice!

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Close enough to at least hangout at some point without needing to take a train

Where are you located?

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Message me back directly.

I have a question, so if i get a shredder, would i be able to sell the shredded plastic?

@Chobosaurus I think most people shred their own material for use in their other machines. Especially in the US we are pretty spread out so it doesn't make much sense to ship it far. And there is plenty of waste plastic around us that is free if you have a shredder. So usually, the first person in the area will need to build a shredder to be able to do anything else. Once a second place comes online, they wouldn't need a shredder and could rent the shredder for their plastic, or buy the plastic from the first place.

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There is a person in Sarasota, just south of you. You might check the map and contact them. Then you might be able to work together.

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Quick Made Hand Cranked Compost Shredder

A series of tools for the Precious Plastic community to collaborate around the world. Connect, share and meet each other to tackle plastic waste.

Ok, cuz so, basically, i’m graduating highschool real soon. so i don’t have a ton of money and space to start. I was wondering if i used a makeshift shredder if i could sell the grinded waste, and could use that money to get an actual shredder or help me get more space.

@Chobosaurus So what you might want to do is find a powerful paper shredder that does the small cuts. You could make the opening bigger and shred plastic with it. If the pieces are not small enough, drop it back through. Could you sell it? If there is a demand for it in your area. You might be able to shred waste 3D printer material and turn it into filament and sell that. I am not sure of the demand for shredded plastic, especially in the USA right now. But check with the other people around Tampa and see if they have a need for shredded plastic. Or maybe something else they might need that you could make.

Just an idea @Chobosaurus https://www.instructables.com/id/Quick-made-hand-cranked-compost-shredder/ Build a shredder like this, collect compostables like coffee grinds, lawn clippings from mowing yards, fruit peels, etc. Introduce worms, let them turn it into vermiculture and sell it for about $10-$20 a bag depending on the price at the local garden centers. (edited)

Quick Made Hand Cranked Compost Shredder: If you make you own compost, you can see grass mowings and soft young weeds, rot quickly. But small branches and woody prunings decay very slowly. They need to be shreded to be correctly composted.If the woody prunings are a small fra...

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Save up to make the shredder and the other equipment you need to make your first product. Which you can figure out/design what it is while doing the compost thing.

thank y’all!

Hey! I'm new to this Discord server, and Precious Plastic in general so I'm not sure if this is the right place for this but hear me out...My name is Leah Callahan, and I am a senior Photography major and Creative Writing minor at Ringling College of Art and Design. I am currently working on my senior thesis regarding environmentalism, mainly trash, and was wondering if anyone would be willing to collaborate with me. A brief rundown of my project is taking documentary photographs of trash and discarded objects around Sarasota and collecting the garbage afterward to create something new out of it. My thought for your collaboration is to create photo frames out of the plastic trash that I collect. I want to use the frames to showcase my thesis work at the end of the year. If this is something that interests you, please don't hesitate to reach out. I can be reached by email at leah@leahcallahanphoto.com and lcallaha@c.ringling.edu and by phone at 813.351.9509. Thank you so much for your consideration!

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Basically, I have been going around Sarasota taking documentary photos of trash and discarded objects (plastic being the main focus) and collecting the items that I photograph. I want to create recycled plastic photo frames (sizes TBD) for my thesis. Please don't hesitate to reach out to me. My personal instagram is @leahc_xoxox and my photo instagram is @lcallahan967

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Hi all, I am looking to create a mix workspace in Wellesley, MA and looking to buy a Shredder Pro Machine. Any suggestions as to from whom?

I have been dreaming of getting a mix workshop started! I think this is the year I will do it. Can anyone give me tips on where to start? I have looked and there is no one in my area on the map, closest collection point is around 4 hours south of me. I live in Northern Minnesota. (edited)

Hello from New Mexico USA! We are in the very beginning stages of setting up a machine shop and just wanted to say hi. We have collaborated with folks in our community and are very close to having a Shredding and Extrusion workshop up and running with some equipment they have already. Once we get their shredder worked out we will have a proof of concept facility here in our town. Our town is also very interested in working on this concept and from what I am told has offered grant money if it can get up and running. I'm very excited to get going and to start producing machines. We are currently in the first days of this but the business plan is coming together and the collaboration has started. I see a very bright future in community based plastic recycling and repurposing. What a great idea.

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@CitSciWorkshop - can you share the imperial adjustments you have made to the v4 machine once it's built? It would be super useful for all of us in north america to avoid doing the same work twice

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@elizabeth Absolutely, happy to. Actually just got all parts for electronics and motor system this week, laser'ing more parts and will likely have a pre-production unit going next week. (edited)

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Anyone located near Akron, OH? I'm new to the board and community and looking to see what's already happening in my area. Thanks so much!

There are a few people in northern Ohio. Check out the pinned comment for the other server that is broken down by state :)

Is anyone here in the Phoenix AZ area?

Hi anyone know where I can get the electronics for the injector from in the US

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https://bazar.preciousplastic.com/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=216

Machines :: Shredder :: Shredder Parts :: Laser Cut Shredder Parts....

Has anyone in the US converted any of the parts lists and found the best sources for the base materials yet? (edited)

@Richard Perkins metric metals are available in the US, they just aren't common. I've got 3 dozen suppliers within 50 miles of me that stock imperial, but it's just a 38 mile trip to a metric metal supplier.

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Okay community it's time to step-up and help a fellow Precious Plastic member get some exposure. Please go put a simple like on my USA Facebook page for Precious Plastic Southwest. The more exposure we get the better chance we have of being successful at this program. If you put a like on my page I'll put a like on yours, I don't mind reciprocating. Leave your link for others to like in a reply. https://facebook.com/preciousplasticsw/

Hi Everyone, we are new to the community and working on having our machines built now. We have converted most measurements into the imperial system but are having issues with the motor and electronics. Can anyone help with the conversions for the motor and electronics and where to source? Specifically with the Motor/GearBox Considerations: Hp Gear Ratio Power input Shaft size RPM (edited)

hi all

@GoUpcycled Would you be able to share the conversions you have so far by any chance?

Have @CitSciWorkshop or @GoUpcycled shared their imperial style plans for us USA members? Just want to make sure we're not doing double work. I was going to start in on conversions, but want to confirm it's still worth the time.

Hi @Cheri.BE, I am in the Austin area and am looking to start something up if you are interested.

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Anyone else in the Austin Texas area working on projects?

We've built our test unit and are ordering raw materials for a batch of v4 shredders now. Working on existing orders is also a main priority. We're working on documenting and then we'll release as a How-To. Completing electrical today and designing a pcb to use instead of strip board. We'll be fully confident once tested thoroughly.

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Yea we can , we will just need to ask our manufacturer as we are not doing this ourselves. But we are still working through all of the conversions with our manufacturer, and working on the question that we asked in our post. Once we have this complete we can ask of manufacturer to compile the data and can work on sharing it once we know our conversions work.

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Hello I'm Brock from Iowa. Would be interested in talking with anyone else in Iowa

I am in very big need of motors for v3 shredders and extruder. Does anyone have any idea where I can buy/source these? I do t have a lot of money so I cannot spend hundreds of dollars on a single motor. Any suggestions are welcome.

@CitSciWorkshop "shredders" you are building more than 1?

Yeah, we're equipping for our first batch. (edited)

@CitSciWorkshop I would be interested in the imperial plans also for the V4 and any other machines built with imperial parts. Thanks.

@billtyler @Cheri.BE I'm going to be in Austin this summer!

@CitSciWorkshop you cut your own parts on lasercutter or do you source the parts from a vendor?

We laser cut parts for PP on our own laser. It is dediated to PP stuff, btw

Hey USA team, Rory here form the PP HQ. I have a question for you about a product I am developing. Bottle Caps...Do you know if your bottle caps are the same dimensions as the EU ones? And if anyone could put a metric ruler next to one and send me a photo to confirm?

wish to get started... my local (geographic) community has a "recycle" center, but, i've discovered they are only a collection and ship facility.(mho, a waist of transportation costs) i'm highly intrested in PET processing. (edited)

@Rory - Sustainable Design Studio Its about 3.1 cm

@Natu 🇺🇸 [Ohio] Awesome man, and the height? 12mm in the UK (edited)

1.2 cm

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Although there are some water bottles with thin caps

Perfect then it would appear they are standard for soda. Thanks and greatly appreciated! From my research there are two main types and what you showed me is a new standard introduced in 2015.

Guestimate ~ 5-6 mm

Imperial update. Fitting blade configs. There are two, 1) simply filing the fixed blade slots, using 3/16" (4.76mm) thick blades and slim spacers, makes a ~0.4mm gap on each side, so there is a bit more play. 2) new slot config with adjustments made to preserve tolerances from the first design. 6.35mm blades and using 6.35mm spacers with 24 gauge slim spacers.

I've made both, testing this week now that we've fab'd imperial 50.8mm hex axles and both thickness blade sets.

Can anyone download all the files from shredder 2.1?

hey I have a project for my mid-term on a business class

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and I need your help with a couple of questions

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if anyone

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can please answer these it is very important

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what the precious plastic ? Unfair advantage Channels Customer segments Cost structure Revenue Streams

Is There anyone from PA ?

Is anything available in SF?

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San Francisco?

@Beginner's Tech I'm in PA. Near Philadelphia. Where are you?

Central pa 30 min north west of Harrisburg @Scrooed

@Beginner's Tech Cool, maybe we can collaborate on getting the PA community going. What's your area of interest? I was planning to build the v3 machines and start making products but I'm too busy so I'm switching to a community organizer/support role and hopefully when someone else gets up and running I can get my designs made.

lol basically a copy of what i was going to say. I scrap ewast on the side and get tons of plastic and i want to grind it up and make things like 2x4s so i can make furniture or park benches or similar things. I dont have time or the cash to get grinders and extruders or injection molders @Scrooed

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but yeah i would love collab with a group but just cant lead it. @Scrooed

I have a 3/4 hp DC motor and a 15/1 gearbox. I was planning on selling them but if someone here could use them let me know.

Hey everyone! Just found out about this community today. I'm from near the Denver area. Anyone else here from Colorado?

I could use them @Scrooed, and @eric_OZ Colorado is one of the states I'm considering moving to when I have enough funds to do so. It's kinda a tossup between there and mountains here in NC. (edited)

Are any of the pro machines from precious plastic being sold/developed in the United States yet? If so, a url or link would be appreciated on relevant updates

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Hi @tazmanian#0060 we're working through our first batch of US equivalent Pro machines. sourcing slowed down a bit, but we're about ready to make and publish docs.

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@CitSciWorkshop awesome! Thanks! I'm looking forward to obtaining that axle and picking up where I left off. I'll let you know how I progress with my machines and if I still struggle with alignment issues or not.

Hi everybody! We have made a tutorial to make shield face with the extruder and without molds. Hope you like. Thank you al

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https://menorplastic.com/tutorial-para-fabricarte-tu-protector-facial-casero/

TUTORIAL PARA FABRICARTE TU PROTECTOR FACIAL CASERO -

Aprende a fabricar tu propio protector facial con la maquina extrusora de Precious Plastic o con otros materiales sostenibles.

Are there any recommendations for plastic washing machines available in the USA?

@Raiben can you post this in #deleted-channel channel?

I did it

Has anyone built V.4 Pro Shredder and if so did you notice that the drive is super oversized? Also I can't figure out what the recommended output RPM is, the gear motor stipulated on the BOM is reduced to 50 RPM and the output speed on the Shredder Pro Information stipulates an output speed of 15-25 rpm.

@Richard Perkins We are just starting as well and live in Western Colorado. We might be able to use your services. We had a local machine shop make our shredder, but it did take them a while to convert the measurements. Once they got it down they made the second one pretty quick. They may be able to share with us the conversions if that would help with making your shredder--actually, it was the earlier shredder, not the V4. Let us know if we can help.

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@eric_OZ We are located in Western Colorado near the Utah border, wonderful place to be!

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@Scrooed We are needing a motor for the earlier version of the shredder, would your motor work, do you know?

@The A team The motor has been claimed unfortunately. I don't know for sure it would have worked for you. I think the optimal motor would be about 2hp with 30/1 gearbox. I did the math on it a long time ago so I can't remember now.

The 2hp at 30:1 was the v3 shredder. Just reviewed the v4 pro shredder. They recommend 2.2 kW (~3hp) minimum. Prefer 3 to 4 kW (~4 to 5hp). Assuming 1750 rpm you would need a gearbox ratio between 70:1 and 100:1 to get their recommend output speed of 15 to 25 rpm. (edited)

@The A team That would be awesome. I think people in my area will want the smaller shredder to start with until the concept is proven then I believe the V4 will be sought after. So far the three folks that have shown interest are interested in the smaller shredder. (edited)

Does any one know to to file the blade spacers? I got my part cut but the spaces are about 0.001 in to large and does not allow the blades to spin freely.

Hi everyone, my name is Mike. My partner and I were tossing around the idea of starting a plastic recycling community organization. Did any of you folks decide to go the nonprofit route? If so: Were there any specific events or activities that got you a lot of attention within your community? Were there any grants that helped you with start-up costs? (edited)

Hello, everyone! My name is Rei. I am working with a small team of friends to start a workspace in central Montana. If anyone has any idea how we should go about getting started, we would really appreciate it. Would there be any small buisiness grants that could help us get started, or any alternate ways to help with start-up costs? If so, what machinery should we focus on first?

I miss the map feature on the old precious plastic site; I could actually see where spaces & people were, now I have no idea how to find out where anyone is so I can go help/become part of that group

@Tarryn that is the exact same reason I am here right now. I am not ready to jump in and start my own space yet, but I want to see if there are any spaces in my area to get involved with.

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Anyone in have a space of any kind in the Dallas TX area?

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@Tarryn Actually I just found this after a lot of digging. https://community.preciousplastic.com/map

ONEARMY/precious-plastic-starterkit-mix

A series of tools for the Precious Plastic community to collaborate around the world. Connect, share and meet each other to tackle plastic waste.

@Deleted Userhi there

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@Deleted User I am dev. mechanical engineer. I am in to the plastic machinary

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@Deleted User I have 12 years of experience in plastic machinary.

Oh, alright @dev_300710! It seems like you've been a pretty invaluable member to this community recently.

@Deleted User looking for a opertunity to explore my experience and knowledge..

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@Deleted User probably

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@Deleted User so what is your ideas? What u looking for?

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@Deleted User

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@Deleted User this is my first machine

Ooh, @dev_300710... impressive

@Deleted User ohh.thank you.

I personally am looking for a shredder and an injection machine @dev_300710. I've heard that those would be the two machines that would be best for getting started (edited)

@Deleted User deffenetly an injection moulding machine

Are you suggesting to help me, @dev_300710?

Yes @Deleted User

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@Deleted User but it's a very difficult subject and expensive too

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@Deleted User what about u and experience?

@dev_300710 I have no experience with machining, and am thinking about starting up a mix workspace in my local community (edited)

@Deleted User I just built the injection machine. It wasn't that hard to make. The shredder on the other hand... will cost you some money... I am just using a modified industrial paper shredder i found online.

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@Anthonyvanvolkinburg Thanks for the idea! That sounds like it could work.

@Anthonyvanvolkinburghi there

@dev_300710 hello

@Anthonyvanvolkinburg u build injection moulding machine?

@Anthonyvanvolkinburg what type of machine was that ? Manual or automated?

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@Anthonyvanvolkinburg I have 12 years of experience in plastic machinary

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@Anthonyvanvolkinburg injection moulding machines

@dev_300710 I built the precious plastic manual injection machine.

@Anthonyvanvolkinburg r u interested in build the machines

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How old are you?

@dev_300710 I mean... I could build another one. i suppose. I'm 30

Another one?

well yeah, i built the one for my self.

F @Anthonyvanvolkinburg can u share a pic

Buenas noches, disculpe, alguie tiene los archivos de la máquina de extrusión pero la BASICA, no la ultima version

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Good evening, sorry, someone has the extrusion machine files but the BASIC, not the latest version

Straight forward i see! Just kidding i have adult adhd so i totally understand anyhow hello just joined PP server. I am interested in saving to start PP business.

Hello, please where can I get the teeth blade used in building the shredder machine v1 I am now building it but I could not get that type I need help with that

Have you tried here: https://github.com/ONEARMY/precious-plastic-starterkit-mix/tree/master/3.%20Build%20the%20machines/1.%20Shredder

Starterkit for a Mix Workspace. Contribute to ONEARMY/precious-plastic-starterkit-mix development by creating an account on GitHub.

Hello! New to the group but been looking at Precious Plastics for a few years and really ready to try to get something started in Erie, CO.......looking for people interested in starting this with me! Thank you!

@Yvonne.Elder I'm in Michigan, otherwise i'd be on board. It's hard to start these things by yourself.

I bet...I've been reading the website all day...once I have read as much as I can I think I will post on Nextdoor and Facebook to see if I can find like minded individuals to join me...would love to get a team together. Has anyone had any luck with these or what has worked for you?

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@The A team Hello Ladies! I emailed you today and joined your FB page. Would love to chat to see what it took to get started!

Hello @Yvonne.Elder !! Got your email, been a little distracted lately but we are steadily moving forward with our project! Excited to be able to share more soon

Hi ! I hope everything is going well! Look forward to hearing more as you go along! Good luck! I spent all day on the PP website reading and am now brainstorming the best way to proceed...I know I'm not in your area but let me know if I can be of any assistance! I know a couple of kids going to Mesa so if you need something maybe they can help out?!

@Scrooed I'm in North Philly and I'm just starting to learn about this project! How do I help?

@Evander Email me at preciousplasticphilly@gmail.com

Hi all! I am from Los Angeles California and just found out about all these information! I have a full time career right now but was interested to see if I can learn more about this starting from a hobby perspective, or help someone out. Awesome concept and projects!

https://www.sfchronicle.com/politics/amp/Recycling-takes-a-hit-in-coronavirus-California-15211553.php

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This is especially irritating to me because I read this and realize I can't do nothing given my situation.

Hello all, my name is Benjamin and I'm attempting to bring precious plastic to the Hawaiian islands. I've mapped out the business space and optimal placements of machines for a given space however I would like some input from you all! First off what machines/companies do you personally reccomend for the creation process and why? List in question as follows:

Lathe
Drill press
Welding machine
Belt sander
Angle grinder
Hand pipe threader
Flute Carbon steel Taps
Clamps

Hello everyone my name is Armando I am the founder of 1 plastic life a nonprofit 501(c)(3) focused on reducing plastic pollution in Low income communities by providing job training opportunities to homeless/unemployed people. We are excited to finally be on discord

Hello all i started to get interested in pp when i started reading more than just about the shredder. I wanted the shredder to shred bad 3d prints so that i can filament from my filament maker. Now that i have read about the purpose of pp i am having a ah ha moment after i decided that 3d printing is not for me. The ooprtunity to make objects like building materials and have zero waste thrilled me. I want to start a small business and have family and friends help me. This would be great for the community and environment. I need to read more but i have been pricing machines in my region.

@Filagain Visit Filagain.com , you have a similar idea

I am at San Jose, California. This is an awesome project. I have reached PP after a long digging. If anyone in Bay area, CA is reading this and interested to do something together, do let me know. Thank you.

@Anthonyvanvolkinburg my collaborator and I are also in Michigan!

Hi I am in Texas and it would be cool to start a collection point so if anyone around wants to help that would be great!

Hello, I am in the Washington DC area -- literally just found this group -- anyone else from that area?

Hello, I am from Germany I wanna know about Double Shaft Shredder PP V4's this matching is perfect for the plastic I have seen its really amazing. I am thinking that is it also possible to work with paper? for example Normal paper, Paper box, Cartoon or hard paper also. It would be very nice if you answer my question regarding my question.

Hello. I’m a new user. I’m an entrepreneur seeking shredded plastic of various grades for a recreational concept. Can someone tell me where I can find wholesalers of plastic shred product in Northern California or California in general? I tried searching the map but found very little useful data. Maybe I want using the map correctly? Thanks in advance -DF

@d effe have you tried at the bazar? You might find someone close to you. https://bazar.preciousplastic.com/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=139

Shredded HDPE Plastic

Shredded HDPE plastic for craft projects

hello form Florida

Hi all! Here in Indiana, and working on a grant proposal to build PP machines and begin a mixed processing facility in town. Regarding building machines vs buying manufactured from the bazaar vs having a local company build machines --- has anyone priced out contractors or know which route is most economical? Putting as many forks in the fire as I can to get started, thanks!

Hey all, new here and hoping to find someone to help me prototype a small product. It's a small ring 2" wide x .75" tall w/ 1.25" hole. Will need help finalizing model for mold making, finding a mold maker and someone with extruder machine or injection machine (not clear which is best for this project). If you can help please let me know. Thanks in advance. @Anthonyvanvolkinburg

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Hi everyone! I have clean post-industrial shredded HDPE / regrind available; $4.50 per pound, FREE USA SHIPPING. You can see the color schemes I have available on the PP Bazar: https://bazar.preciousplastic.com/raw-material/plastic/2-hdpe/ I obtained more than I need for my experiments, with some to re-sell to fund development of a sheet / block press.

Raw Material :: Plastic :: #2 HDPE

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Hi Everyone - I was traveling in Kenya last year. As an engineer and entrepreneur, I was fascinated by the possibility of turning all of the single use plastic littering the streets into useful building products. Specifically, I had an idea for a non-profit that could build a self-contained machine where locals could insert plastic waste collected from the streets, and coming out the other side would be extruded roofing panels (so many primitive huts with makeshift roofing in the poorest areas). In researching this kind of recycling equipment, I came across Precious Plastic, and BOOM the PP community is already exploring and implementing ideas just like this, and in Kenya! I would like to help and explore my idea along with other initiatives that could use help. Could someone point me in the right direction within the PP network? Thanks!

are there any collection points in southwest michigan?

hey fellows! question: the starterkit I downloaded contains a BOM (for the shredder pro) with links to a netherlands laser cutter company. Does anyone have links for USA companies? Any companies with shredder-pro pieces already ready to ship?

Hello does anyone know there's shredders to buy in the US?

@my_precious_poly the precious plastics website has a community page with a classifieds section with both machines and parts for sale. Are these priced reasonably? not sure

@chewmanfoo. Hope its close

https://bazar.preciousplastic.com/machines/shredder/shredder-parts/laser-cut-shredder-parts.-version-2.1-rev.-1/ Do you need pro or normal?

STAINLESS SHEDDER SHAFT V2.1 Rev 1

Trituradora de acero inoxidable para triturar plástico

I need pro

https://bazar.preciousplastic.com/machines/shredder-pro/shredder-pro-kits/stainless-shredder-pro-v4-kit-lasercut-partsshaftsbearingsbolts-and-nutsextra-presicion-shims/

Shredder Pro v4

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Send them a message I guess

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You can get a quote for shipping

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From

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Not sure

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@ShrednMelt_Xu is it yours?

I would prefer it be made in the US simply to save on shipping. I'm just not sure 1600 euros is a fair price. I'm not saying it isn't, I just don't know. Need to shop around.

@chewmanfoo ok

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But that is the only one I found in the bazar

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https://bazar.preciousplastic.com/machines/shredder-pro/shredder-pro-parts/shredder-pro-shredding-box-assembled/

Plastic Shredding Box for Plastic Shredder Pro Machine from Preciou...

Shredder Pro Shredding box, Mechanism for shredding plastic used in Shredder Pro from Precious Plastic

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This one is fully built

me too. I'm going to look at available laser cutters in my area.,

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https://bazar.preciousplastic.com/machines/shredder-pro/shredder-pro-parts/shredder-pro-shredding-box-assembled/

@Lazy_Turtle IN Frolida

Plastic Shredding Box for Plastic Shredder Pro Machine from Preciou...

Shredder Pro Shredding box, Mechanism for shredding plastic used in Shredder Pro from Precious Plastic

that's a cool shredder.

11357 NW 52 Lane Doral , Florida 33178 United States

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Where do you want it shipped?

Texas USA

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Around $2300.

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Total

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Btw I am Japanese

there are shredders on alibaba for half that or less

https://bazar.preciousplastic.com/machines/shredder-pro/

Machines :: Shredder Pro

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There are four in the bazar

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Pretty

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Shredder | preciousplastic-usa

A series of tools for the Precious Plastic community to collaborate around the world. Connect, share and meet each other to tackle plastic waste.

This one is not pro but shipping is free @2400 dollars https://www.preciousplastic-usa.com/product-page/shredder

Complete shredder with single phase 110/220VAC 1.5HP high torque motor (made in USA) and 30:1 gearbox. V2 hopper with plunger. Bin for shredded plastic. Mounted to steel frame. Features: Reverse switch for clearing jams .25" perforated stainless steel screen with quick release...

@Lazy_Turtle yeah. this is mine. i provide stainless shredder pro V4.@chewmanfoo

Pretty cool

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Does shipping really work?

shipping is working. but i have to know the detailed address first. i have to consult shipping company.

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fully assembled shredder box is about 70KG. not including motor and gearbox.

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How much is shipping? do you know?

with gearbox and motor. the totall weight will be around 170KG

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Is there a way i can verbally communicate w someone

Hi, can anyone provide a link to a company that supplies the V4 extruder pro screw? It needs to be as per the precious plastic drawing

Hello, anyone here in the Carson) Long Beach area of Los Angeles County?

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There is a community point on the map. Reach out to them I guess

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https://wiki.opensourceecology.org/wiki/Greensand_Casting

Hello!

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just got on this discord, i am in Jacksonville Florida just for general information

Hello! I just joined as well. Any NYC folks are welcome to join us on the NYC-specific server https://discord.gg/PvEsAv

@0502. Hey I just bought Extrusion screw off of eBay from Robotdigg. shiped from Shanghai China so I would check and see covid-19 restrictions. 30mm screw 3:1 ratio.

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Hello, can someone design a different shredder?

what do you mean by different? And are you wanting to design one, or need a different design

Hello everyone. From tennessee.

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@carlos24 design as in different materials or the construction or blade design? I’m planning on building one soon maybe i could incorporate what u had in mind for r&d purposes.

Hi I said the design of the blade

Actually thats what i was thinking too. I’m getting a cnc plasma so once i do maybe i’ll play around with blade designs. Do you have any ideas or designs?

Hello! Just joined, in Brooklyn. Looking into getting some machines and integrating Precious Plastics into my studio. Would love to connect with anyone in the area @GrapeNuts (edited)

Doing more assembly today with US adaptation v4. We're collecting our docs and will be sharing soon. For now stop by and say hi! Watch CitSciWorkshop with me on Twitch! http://www.twitch.tv/citsciworkshop?sr=a

hey fellow North Americans! I need a shredder. I see that in the pp marketplace, I can get shredders for 3400 euros, plus shipping. Am I right to think I could get one quite a bit cheaper if I could find a North American laser cutter to produce the parts?

@chewmanfoo Hello, We laser cut parts dedicated to PP and make machines. Happy to help if we can.

where are you set up?

@Eric Lotze @CitSciWorkshop is set up in Idaho

I didn't want to assume he was asking me.

I'm in florida, so we are almost a country apart lol.

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was wondering if you were in the local-ish (+/- 3 states or so)

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area

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still good to know thanks!

Anywhere in US is accessible to us, at least when not in pandemic.

Happy to collaborate if interested.

@CitSciWorkshop what would a Shredder cost to make and get to Pennsylvania ?

@Beginner's Tech Basic or Pro? I'll DM you for more info.

@CitSciWorkshop basic most likely. I have been thinking about starting something but i live in a not highly populated area so not sure what to do. so i am starting by determining what i want to make and then what i would need and then to get a price. so i know i would need a shredder at least.

Understood. Yes, getting started, experimenting, doing demos and prototyping all fill well with the smaller shredder box's capabilities.

@CitSciWorkshop I am thinking about starting in Virginia. I'm interested in price for the smaller shredder, too. Do you also make the other machines (extruder, injector, etc)? (edited)

@mossiso Yeah we do. Our listings are up on the Bazar and I can DM you some site links if you like.

Thanks! Just checked out your store. Very helpful for planning.

Hey everyone. Very new to this. Just posted this on the #just-chatting page but not sure if it goes there so im putting it here!

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I own a small business where we laser cut cast acrylic into jewelry. We've been operating for a year now and we've never thrown away any of our left over scraps of plastic. Probably have close to 50-100lbs now. It's always been the plan to take that potential waste and use it to create new products! Would anyone be able to guide me towrards someone or a resource where I can start figuring out how to make this happen? I know I need access to a few machines / resources but there just seems to be a ton of info, not sure where to start

i am responding in #just-chatting right now but can move here if need be

Thanks @Eric Lotze !

a l r i g h t y (edited)

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so where were we?

Need to find a community with the machines to help us get this project rolling!

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The steps to get ready to blend seem clear, but what it seems I need to do is 1) find someone that has a blender machine we can utilize 2)Figure out how to take these chips and 'melt' or compress them for molds 3) Find a way to create the molds we want (which right now could be a plethora of products).

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We've been wanting to get into home decor, like wall hangings, tables, things of that nature, but dont want to continously use new acrylic to do so, as we'd just be creating more potential waste instead of making use of all this scrap we have and will continue to have as we sell more accessories

So do you have a FDM type 3D Printer yet?

Nope the only machine we have is our Glowforge Pro laser cutter

Thats why im thinking I need some other people in the plastic community to help bring the idea together! We have a closet full of plastic, but no knowledge of how to make it into anything lol

next pre-answer question:

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what is your general budget

Well I guess that depends on the process? Since we're not trying to buy machines we're essentially trying to pay for machine usage? Im not sure what price structure would look like. Creating molds is probably one of the more expensive parts of this process, but overall this is an endeavor we want to make a major part of our business. So whereas our first product might just be creating a simple Daisy that people can hang on their wall, eventually we'd love to make a mid-century inspired coffee table out of recycled material etc

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Short answer: large budget

because there are a couple of mold making workflows

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(as with most of my idea/rants i don't have the hands on, but they are often many merged proven method, but disclaimer anywaays)

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so option A. may be easiest for you:

haha well any advice and knowledge is appreciated since I have 0! so thanks for taking the time

Option A. "Greensand" / Plaster Investment Casting of Aluminium Molds:

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So here is a page i made a while back on greensand casting:

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Greensand Casting

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and plaster is similar, but more reusable

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but for molds you probably won't be reusing/storing the mold much'

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what i'm thinking for your application is:

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laser cut SOME sheet into the shape you want for each "slice" of the injection mold stack

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then put in the greensand to make the shape

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remove, assemble the metal mold, and pour aluminium from simple fire+crucible forge, or a cheap electric kiln

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then you should have a pretty clean plate

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if need be can be sanded a bit

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this is then assembled and used

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with the Precious Plastic Injection Molding Machine

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to churn out a pile of that design

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so needed things for Option A are:

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-Wood (done easily with laser cutter

) (edited)

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greensand mix/plaster (easy to get/work with, simple big box store run)

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aluminium (hoard cans etc)

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some way to melt it:

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- a cheap propane forge

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a hole in the ground, charcoal, a fan/leafblower/hairdryer based kiln

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or an electric kiln

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then a cheap graphite crucible

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for which of the 3 kiln options you choose

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then an optional dremel/rotary tool or just various sandpapers

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that "should" be it

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then you have a mold plate stack

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and need bolts for it, and an innjection machine + workflow

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so quick guess by me for cost:

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~200-300 or so for non-electric kiln methods

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this would have the added bonus

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of allowing you to make aluminum/other metal jewelry

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So rant on that one semi-over

Amazing!!

what do you think @Deleted User

Looked up greensand after you wrote it and it definitely seems like a doable process. Some initial time investment but easily executable after some initial trials.

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Seems like I could do almost all of this myself! The only thing i would still need to source is someone that has a precious plastic injection molding machine

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(plus the initial blending)

and you said the waste was all acrylic?

yupp cast acrylic !

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its all the left over from the sheets we've cut into earrings

so i am unfamiliar with how workable it is, but quick search said:

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85 to 165 °C

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is the melt temp

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depending on what you have brand/composition wise

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pla, a common thermoplastic (in fdm 3d printers etc) is 130-180 °C,

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and ABS is

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230°C

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so it seems VERY good

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pla is considered one of the easiest, and is around where acrylic seems to be?

we have a bunch of cabinets like this

also i was reading this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poly(methyl_methacrylate)#Processing

Poly(methyl methacrylate)

Poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA), also known as acrylic, acrylic glass, or plexiglass, as well as by the trade names Crylux, Plexiglas, Acrylite, Astariglas, Lucite, Perclax, and Perspex, among several others (see below), is a transparent thermoplastic often used in sheet form...

yupp I had seen that before! Apparently it is easy to heat up

so it seems usable EASILY

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so now for workflow B:

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This one is more so around FDM 3D Printing, but can do both...

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So you would buy:

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a FDM 3D Printer 200-1000 usd

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a FDM filament maker ~200-500 usd

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https://wiki.opensourceecology.org/wiki/Lyman_Filament_Extruder

Lyman Filament Extruder

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and start there

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(this can be phases)

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that would allow the following first process:

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shredded acrylic -> acrylic wound FDB Filament 1kg spool -> fdm printed...anything really

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then the next "phase" would be making a "MPCNC"

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to make 3 axis cnc milled mold plates

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then it is a similar workflow to option a, PLUS the one from above:

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aluminum stock (diy in a rectangle plaster cast, or buying it)

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-> mold -> injection molded part

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https://wiki.opensourceecology.org/wiki/Mostly_Printed_CNC

Mostly Printed CNC

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so that's the end of option b, what do you think?

Wow very interesting! With option B, why would I then need or want to create the mold? It seems like the MPCNC and the fact in this process the acrylic is already broken down into the thread would enable me to make most of the ideas I'm looking to? So taking the simple Daisy wall piece, the MPCNC could make that? What would I need to further make the mold for?

the main limit of FDM 3D Printing is speed

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with the injection you could probably make 3-10x the amount

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Oh totally make sense

3d printing is better at complex shapes

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many of which are p r e t t y

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this one is hard, even for fdm printers to do:

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Hzij1PzZZU

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Lattice Cube Torture Test - Your Results!

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but it and it's variations are very cool

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i'd say end goal is b o t h options, i e "Option C"

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main reason for the different options is different initial investment in money (and time), and thus varying risk

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if you have funds to burn, c all the way

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if money to burn is more scarce, do a most likely (or b)

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and work your way up in the next few years or so

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3d printing also opens up the intresting enterprise of 'print services"

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due to fdm printers (sadly) being kind of expensive for many and thus rare

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many people choose to "rent machine time" on others for small print runs

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and thus that can generate some additional income

Yeah before we got our own laser cutter we were cutting out of a maker space that had three 3D printers! Fairly small machines but they were pretty cool. I may reach out to them and see what their thoughts are on helping us with this project

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But all this info you gave is huge!

thanks!

Super thankful and gives me a great understanding of beginning steps. Our sales have doubled every month for the last year so we're growing fast... which means the plastic is piling up

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so I feel more confident about getting it started up asap

also for a very procrastinating/temp solution:

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shredd the plastic whith shears/knife/scissors, and a cheap blender/coffee powder maker (edited)

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and store in plastic bins

Yeah I think we'll have to start doing that pretty soon cause space is running out lol

less space, same material

Feel free to check out our gram if you'd like! Hopefully within a year we can start making moves towards this endeavor. (edited)

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a good place to look for cheap blenders/paper shredders would be a thrift store/pawn shop

haha so dont use the same one I make my smoothies in, got it

you sound like you have an AWESOME place lol (my endgame is a makerspace+50 other things in one "strip mall" form factor, just dreaming now lol)

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also would you be ok with me making a page on "OSE Wiki" about your company?

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also feel free to make an account, and document your progress...

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https://wiki.opensourceecology.org/wiki/Main_Page

Main Page

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oo almost forgot:

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Basically a group dedicated to making all the open source hardware needed to build/run a small town/farm. Complex to explain so perhaps watch the ted talk and check it out? Ted talk on the group: https://www.ted.com/talks/marcin_jakubowski_open_sourced_blueprints_for_civilization?language=en More PR-ey Site https://www.opensourceecology.org/ Wiki Link https://wiki.opensourceecology.org/wiki/Main_Page

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copypasta on the group

also would you be ok with me making a page on "OSE Wiki" about your company?

@Eric Lotze Absolutely! That's awesome

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whoa really great concept! Definitely gonna give this Ted talk a watch

Does anyone know how to make the shredder without having the required supplies (belt sander, welding machine, lathe or drill press)?

@sidmo23 Try here.

Hello! Anyone from Portland, OR?

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@Frederik C (ZA) Thank you for your tip

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Hello! Anybody from Portland?

You can go to the portland channel thingy

Hello, we have a little web site, with drawing, information, etc... about precious plastic machine. https://sites.google.com/view/capi2011/productos-disponibles/partes-picadora-v2-1

Capi2011 - Partes Picadora V2.1

Hi there, I'm building a business model and I want to connect with anyone already involved who's set up in the North East, not sure where to start. Any suggestions? Thanks!

@AntsyClara Try https://community.preciousplastic.com/map

Hello guys, I have something special to ask you. Im funding a startup to plastic recycle with a v4 workspace and a game for mobile that I've been designing for 2 years now, I'm really close to getting real funding with this investor that came to me, but she requested I presented her more accurate market data. Since small scale and on demand plastic recycling facilities are RARE here in Brazil, I ask you, could you who works with plastic products please answer this formulary? https://forms.gle/aM1VV6eWDDoSHD9N9

Help us know better before we start plastic recycling!

We aim at creating wider knowledge among the universe of small / medium scale PLASTIC RECYCLING! Besides, the results of this research will give aditional, real world data for an investor + startup relationship that just started within a specific project in Brazil called Plasm...

Is there anyone in the Indiana, Michigan, Ohio Area? I recently got interested and am interested in visiting a space.

Hey yall! Im trying to find a local place to buy a shredder. The overseas kits are spendy. Has anybody tried a heavy duty paper shredder by chance? I cant get in touch with Portlands center.

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@sidmo23hey im not from Portland but are you? I've been trying to get in touch with somebody down there so I can buy a shredder

Hey there! I live in the San Francisco Bay Area, and I am interested in visiting some recycling facilities, or at least what people are doing in the Precious Plastics community in the bay area. I have a studio space and would love to set up a machine shop or design center. Thanks!

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^ Hi @Cain Czopek I live in San Francisco too! I would love to assist you somehow! I'm a graphic designer with some slight mechanical skills (I used to be a bowling alley mechanic), but not as much as probably are needed to build those machines? Also, some maybe helpful information is that I've met Ian from Guacamole Airplane (https://guacamoleairplane.com/), a design group in South San Francisco, who has built the machines. He might be a useful resource? Also, Recology does tours, though probably not during COVID, and have an education center down in the Bay Point area. (edited)

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Also, I'm wondering if anyone knows what the potential public-use launch date for One Army is? (edited)

is there a US map of locations for different Precious Plastic shops and collection locations?

US only?

Yes - trying to find locations in my region

There is an international map

oh! link please?

https://community.preciousplastic.com/u/rwperkinsjr

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Thank you! realized I needed to go to the community page....should of been easier to navigate. take care

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Hi all! I'm looking to get a site started in Tucson, Arizona. I'm not really sure where to start but I'm looking to connect more with the existing recycling community here and start getting some machines made in a few months.

11:27 PM

I don't really have much of a plan at the moment but I've been lurking in this discord for a while and I think in a lot of ways I've found my tribe.

@pushxtonotdie I just joined, and I'm interested in the same in Phoenix (no connections to an existing recycling community though) (edited)

Glad to hear of another Arizonan interested in this, @Mark ! And hopefully many more. Do you have any plans on sourcing machinery? I'm planning on contacting a local makerspace (Xerocraft) and seeing if they can help out.

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I've been to silver city @Lazy_Turtle (actually bought a shopsmith off a guy there) and i saw that on the map. Are they around making parts still?

You are misunderstanding:)

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I am from Japan, I just searched the map and found it, posted a link here

Ah! haha

https://preciousplasticsw.space/

well thank you!

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@pushxtonotdie not immediately. I've historically not been a maker, but I've been getting inspired during covid-19. Be a while before I'll be at that stage.

@Mark i think a lot of people have been

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ALSO showed 3d printing isn't "just a toy"

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JuSt a ToY, doc walks in with a 3DP facesheild...

Hey folks. Looking for people in Virginia area if any out here. I'm in Fauquier county, getting my workspace started. Drop me a line if you're close by.

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northern florida, and may be "moving out of home" in a year or two.... let me dig for info

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t h a t s a drive

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not bad on "moving" scale though!

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i was plotting bangor maine or ashtabula ohio

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let me see time from there by car

seems to be 10 hrs from bangor maine by car, if i move there

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only 5hrs 48 min form ahtebula ohio

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around 10hrs from where i am now

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SO ANYWHO

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seems in person is a MOSTLY no

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but shipping should be cheap !

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and same timezone for video conferences on development if need be

So where are all you guys located in the US? I'm in Cali.

fleming island florida lol

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almost the opposite side of the USA lol

Meh, all in the same country right? So close enough :p

yee, internal shipping IS cheaper

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plus as a navy brat i love to travel/move !

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(if i have money to burn lol )

Heh, I currently work in waste management. I find tons of plastic. For now I'm just trying to get my hands on a shredder.

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I want to start out cheap, I'm waiting to get the chance to find the right materials.

I’m in Denver, CO and interested in joining others to get a complete operation going.

Hey just joined. Anyone in the greater Seattle area?

has anyone in the USA found a motor / gearbox combo that would work in place of the seimens motor combo?

Hi Guys, they've added me to this channel since I'm located in the DR. I'm doing a recycling project in Punta Cana, working with public schools, educating them on environment and plastic pollution, organizing clean-ups and doing a school competition of plastic recollection in their neighborhoods. Now, I want to make rulers for those schools out of the same plastic they are recollecting. I've read on the internet that ruler-moulds are very expensive and very difficult to make yourself. Is there anyone with experience that can help me?

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Just joined from the Detroit area, anyone from the midwest in here?

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@elementalAndrew I’m in Nebraska. The Midwest seems to be sadly represented on here lol.

@elementalAndrew I’m just across the river near Windsor but all my family lives in Detroit / surrounding areas. When the borders reopen I’d love to get involved with a Detroit site too.

I am excited about version 4! I am in the Nashville area and would like to start a community here. Seeing the tools available to give me a headstart really gives me hope that it might work this time around.

I’m look for board advisors for my start up non profit organization for plastic waste ? If anyone would like to join, please contact me #deleted-channel #archived-machines #🍔north-america

where are you in the USA

California

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California @Eric Lotze

i'm in florida lol

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so kinda opposite sides

Check out my website and I’ll let you know more about the company if ur interested u @Eric Lotze

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https://oneexistencefounda.wixsite.com/oneexistencefoundati

Home | One Existence Foundation

had a snack break fyi for the time gap

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ANYWHO

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FIRST OFF the website is VERY polished, so good on you for that

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SECCONDLY Check out OBI: https://www.openbuildinginstitute.org/

Open Building Institute

OBI is an open source initiative to make eco-housing accessible to everyone.

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Nice work! I am in Nashville and trying to set up a local community. I would like to assist you. It would probably provide insight into what I need hear. Nothing but time here. Yeah, Pandocalypse!

8h away from me, better, but still bad for travel to help. Great for time zone + shipping though!

Yes, Nashville is actually 25% closer to everywhere due to the 3 Major Interstates running through it. I used to deliver Art to auctions from here. Interstates 24, 40 and 65. Coast to coast and midwest to Gulf Coast.

In this video, Eric melts plastic and shoots it out of a tube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSw3usOEk2c

Eric Pugh

Plastic Recycling Status Update

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wait is their name eric too lol

Eric!

i am the TRUE eric

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there can only be one

3:37 AM

fight to the death?

naturally

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I'll use the little sword, you use the big buster sword?

i may need to make a yt channel idk

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don't have any good kit

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but also documentation, rants, and OS memes

Information that might be of interest in our neck of the woods. https://www.epa.gov/grants/epa-grants-management-training-applicants-and-recipients

EPA Grants Management Training for Applicants and Recipients | US EPA

Online training designed to help applicants and recipients of EPA grants and cooperative agreements (grants or grant agreements) manage their grants in a manner that assures EPA meets this vision.

I also found State programs for Tennessee. There are probably programs in your areas as well that may help kickstart your program. I will be talking to my local recycler and a lawyer buddy to see about what steps I need to ease getting grant monies. Good luck!

where are you in Tennessee (just wondering for collab reasons, i'm in florida) ?

Hendersonville 37075 20 kiles NE of Nashville

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*miles

9hr from me currently

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20hr from maine if i move there lol

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8 from Ashtabula my other place of choice

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Oof

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Could be worse (i also am considering alaska lol)

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And air/shipping will be easier, and Time Zones are VERY close so online collab is easy

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Best of luck!

Anyone here from the big island, Hawaii? Trying to bring a community together to start this project

i lived there once!

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sounds like a great location, lots of beaches, and sloppy tourists/rich people (edited)

Is there a map of sorts showing the communities?

@GGYBOYS Yup! Here: https://community.preciousplastic.com/map

Granulator 7.5HP 460V 3-P Crush Capacity 200 - 250kg / 440 - 550 lb...

A series of tools for the Precious Plastic community to collaborate around the world. Connect, share and meet each other to tackle plastic waste.

Thanks @CitSciWorkshop

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I'm surprised theres not more in the bay area California (where I'm from)

Happy to help! I've wondered a lot of US is under-representing on the map. I know there are many participating in grassroots as well. (edited)

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Hello, people.

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all OS projects need is more networking / pr (ex OSE<PP<Nexus Aurora)

Hello from Anaheim, CA.

Howdy @Jocelyn from Nashville!

Hello from KC Kansas!

@Zellim74 and @Eric Lotze thanks for sharing this info. I’m in Detroit, MI and just starting to plan out a community/collection point.

From New York!

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@elementalAndrew Do you have a time to talk with me?

This may sound like a very silly question however I'm not a welder. The basic shredder laser cuts are in 3mm, 5mm, 6mm. The shop I'm working with does not have exact 3mm 5mm 6mm, they have very close like 6.3mm for the 6mm cut. Will this be ok? or will the parts not fit together?

Hailing from NYC

@elementalAndrew I'm starting too. I figure sharing discoveries makes it easier for all of us.

@Thor there is an Imperial version around. I can send files to you if you need. Help talk you through it.

Hey all. Anywhere doing collection/shredding etc in central FL ?

I'm trying to crunch numbers to set up my business plan. If I go with the $/ton of individual types such as, Natural HDPE, Colored HDPE and PET, I get $207 per ton. Am I missing something? Because, if I pay 1 person $15/hr without benefits to work full time at these rates they would have to collect, sort and clean 1.44 tons per day to break even.

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Not trying to sound negative. I just need answers to put together a successful plan to show it can work. Volunteers can help offset some costs, but the plan shouldn't have to rely on them. I believe that would be a fatal mistake in the long run.

Found commodities prices that are more current and accurate. Whew! Prices are per pound. Natural HDPE ~ $0.4638 Colored HDPE ~ $0.1306 PET bottles ~ $0.0908 (edited)

That still puts output needed at 432 pounds per day. V4 shredder output is 176 lbs/8 hrs average. So, 1 operator would need to run 3 machines. Would that be reasonable or safe?

Hey quick question for ya'll. We're looking into building the pro shredder and are considering doing a rework of the files to fit imperial sized sheet steel. I can't find very much info on if it's been converted already or if people are just finding metric sizes in the use to work with? What has been your solutions for getting the pro shredder up? We've already build a imperial version of the regular shredder that we found on the original pp forums.

this kills me all the non-metric stock etc lol

yeah and it's all the other imperial stuff too we're looking for, ie. motor shafts

Hey @Future Forge I've got some converted files or at least can share notes with you about what and how we converted things.

that would be helpful

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I'm also very curious what other US based persons are coming up with as solutions!

So far I've found a company in California that makes a 7.5HP granulator shipped for ~$2000. https://www.toolots.com/granulator.html

Granulator 5.5HP 460V Crush Capacity 200 - 250kg 440 - 550 lb

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I'm trying to find a washer that fits with that output to make clean flakes.

Unfortunately the industry standard for clean flakes involves 80°C(176°F) water and either 2% sodium hydroxide (lye) or potassium hydroxide (potash). Both chemicals are caustic and need to be filtered and reused , as well as properly disposed of when exhausted.

@CitSciWorkshop yes please, I would be very grateful. Thank you.

@CitSciWorkshop could you share with the whole group? Also, does anyone use Fusion360?

Yes, I'm working on getting all of the files that I ultimately edited in AI to a usable DXF so it will roll back into the workflow well.

I found the 2018 web-page that has the imperial units for the shredder machine. Here it is: https://davehakkens.nl/community/forums/topic/shredder-converted-to-imperial-system-inches/

Olivier

Shredder converted to Imperial system (Inches) - Dave Hakkens

Hello everyone

After several days learning CAD and some 3D modeling tools, I have finally finished my conversion of the Precious Plastic Shredder to imperial units. This is a request that tons - Dave Hakkens

Current version from end of year 2019

Shredder_Imperial.zip

7.85 MB

@CitSciWorkshop "AI" ?

Adobe Illustrator.

Hello, I have been moving very slowly with setting up my workspace. I was thinking about setting up a fundraising page with one of those sites. Thoughts? P.S. I have plenty of working materials and little space.

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For fundraising page, try to use “Patreon”

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Very easy to use and very secure

Thank you Alexander for suggestion.

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I am new to this board and looking to start a group in my area, Lower Hudson Valley, NY. I live in Orange County, NY.

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Or, I would join a group.

Also, I can help setting up Patreon :))

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Contact me anytime for help!

make a ppusa patreon + yt channel?

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i can do this if anyone is intrested

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then do Open in/out bugets, allowances for each chapter, video news, and project sprints?

@GrapeNuts Hi I am new to this space! I'm in Brooklyn and would love to join the NYC server

Welcome, Annie!

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Greetings from MakeIt Labs, a non-profit makerspace in Nashua NH.. after making a huge pile of PET scrap while making PPE (Face Shields) we decided it was finally time to bite the bullet and get into recycling it.

Currently pricing out getting parts made (until our Plasma Cutter comes online), unfortunately our 80w CO2 laser is only good for wood and plastics cutting.

Hello from Seattle WA. Just learned about PP and I'm educating myself on plastic recycling. No concrete plans yet, but possibly interested in setting up a collection/shredding workspace.

So far I've found a company in California that makes a 7.5HP granulator shipped for ~$2000. https://www.toolots.com/granulator.html

@Zellim74 Look online at ebay. They have some good deals on shredders and granulators (both used and new). Got mine (used) for a couple hundred dollars plus shipping.

Granulator 7.5HP 460V 3-P Crush Capacity 200 - 250kg / 440 - 550 lb...

Granulator 5.5HP 460V Crush Capacity 200 - 250kg 440 - 550 lb

Nice. I'll take a look.

Hi everyone! My name is Alejo Garcia and I’m from Leonardo Da Vinci school, in Argentina. Our school project is to build the 3 basic machines from precious plastic and we were wondering if you can give us any help, telling us what you would have wanted to know when you were building them, or anything you think it’s important to know! So please, if you want to help, write me a direct message, or e-mail me at alejogarcia1207@gmail.com Thanks so much to all of you, and lets keep making the world better!

@VaporizEd said: I’m in queens Nyc looking for someone who can build all machines for an up and coming shop

Hello, I am starting a business with some friends and am looking to produce a poker chip like object out of recycled plastics. Could anyone here help me out?

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Please DM me if you are interested in speaking about production opportunities, we will pay. We want to do this right!

Hello people! I would like to get in contact with a working lab in New York that would like to work with a greek cosmetic brand, recycling their containers. Regards

Hey everyone my name is Dmitriy Chumachenko. I live in the Bronx and have recently purchased and am currently assembling a Precious Plastics shredder and a Filabot extruder. Armed with a Modix 120 printer and a possible vacuum oven for drying (still researching), my intent is to make and sell recycled as well as exotic polymers in filament form and tie them into a business model that uses this plastic to manufacture and sell consumer products. I am incorporated as Advanced Cats, LLC as a research and development company, however is very much in its infancy of execution. I operate out of my garage and have room for a more robust setup. I dabble with electronics and am working with wireless power to power a pocket pc and a fan-filled chassis (one of the products I am able to offer at this time). I also have Fusion 360 design experience. I live near a school, surrounded by apartment complexes and a sizable strip of shops, offering me a smorgasbord of plastic, as well as a workforce of folks already collecting cans and bottles that seem to do it as a primary means of money. The goal is to monetize this process in such a way so they can dedicate their efforts to collecting for the Precious Plastic initiative and make more money than they are potentially making now recycling at the local supermarket. The surrounding apartments offer a truly unique crowd sourcing opportunity in terms of cleaning. If everyone cleaned their plastic at home before submitting it, the overhead for cleaning stations and pre-processing will be significantly lower. I welcome feedback, assistance and anything else that could help. I am very passionate about helping solve this recycling issue and want to explore a sustainable business model to get this accomplished. I am also able to offer storage for any potential equipment any of you suppliers who want to expand or have faster delivery times in the East Coast. Thank you.

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Looking for someone who sells extrusion pro machine and is able to ship to Dominican Republic. Grtz

@Advanced Cat I'm close to you - sending you a DM!

Hello PP. My name is Robert I've been working on building a shredder for the past year, but have had difficulties getting the parts. We finally got it built earlier this year but nothing would shred. The motor was too weak. It was a 1500 lb electric winch motor that we directly connected to the shredder box. We've read the Google doc from the forums but aren't really sure what it actually recommends. I'm in Virginia and would like to know if anyone knows where to get a proper motor.

Hey team! Has anyone seen this plastic melter/densifier machine? It seems like a pretty decent solution to pumping out product with minimal steps. Here's a link to what I'm thinking: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=594HFX_Oh40

Jervin Kabigting

(Operation Manual) Plastic Melter / Densifier (Waste Plastic Recycl...

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@TolietSlave Haven't, do you know if the plans are available? I like the styrofoam consumption. Although a little concerned about the off gassing of this process

@TolietSlave I've been looking into these machines as well. I believe this a sort of oven + mixer combined in 1 big machine. Looks complicated to make at home but perhaps it could be a cool project for the PP team to work on for the next version (btw: you can find a playlist full of videos of these machines in the Dave Hakkens youtube channel. It's a liked playlist, not a playlist he made himself). There is also a process in which you mix sand with plastic and insert it in a big extrusion machine. The final result looks like kinetic sand/cement but you can also make amazing things with that. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8zBwvHkwfs

Andrey Kolev

PLASTIC SAND TILE MACHINE. Only from recycling plastic and sand.

@Nargrax I just got a 2200lb garage winch from Amazon. When I get my shredder here in a few weeks, I will let you know. I’m hoping the 25mm coupler I bought is the one I need...

Hey USA team, anyone know of anyone producing the V4 brick in the USA yet?

@Rory - Sustainable Design Studio I'm about 50% through welding my second one. Not producing bricks yet, just making the mold for a client.

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Hello I’m trying to find all mounds and referring information for bulding bricks, need help finding the documents even though I just downloaded everything can’t find it

Hi guys. This is Goeun from Seoul, Korea. Is there anybody with experience in extruding recycled plastic here? I'm working on a project where we will 3D-print objects (preferably small furniture like a stool) using recycled plastic. I would like to get some insight from anybody who is familiar with the process! Let me know if you have a few minutes to bear with me.

Thank you!

Fyi: https://www.facebook.com/groups/293443417731185/permalink/869515643457290 (edited)

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Hi! Looking for a place to prototype some ideas in NYC? Does anyone have a facility that is currently operational?

Hi! We are machine manufacturer.

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We can deliver Shredder PRO kit for 2.000 USD And brick laser parts for 450 USD Shipping cost to U.S.A is included.

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feel free to contact on WhatsApp: +905078362989

Heyo @Baki!, what is included with your Pro kit?

@CitSciWorkshop Hey, all Shredder PRO box laser parts, all screws, shafts,gears and bearings.

Nice, I know lots of people are asking and also trying to source their own motors. Frameworks seem like a great spot local machine shops to step in too. Do you think you will ever offer a stainless option?

Sure @CitSciWorkshop we have stainless materials also.

Hey good people, just wanted to know if anyone has manufacturing contacts in the US or Canada that is willing to work with recycled plastic. Needed for medium to large orders.

@Advanced Cat can you give a bit more info, like units ordered, dimensional volume or application of the products you want produced?

So far nothing particular, just seeing who is doing what in the community. It seems like there is some interest in small packaging items but very early to tell. May need to fulfill a sizable order and was wondering if anyone in this community had means or connections for this.

Hey everyone, checking out if anyone here is from the Austin, Texas area?

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I m looking for people in the Austin area who have the recycling equipment, I m planning to source plastic, ship it to a place where it ll be recycled and shipped back in a different form

Nice, I know lots of people are asking and also trying to source their own motors. Frameworks seem like a great spot local machine shops to step in too. Do you think you will ever offer a stainless option?

@CitSciWorkshop we offer a stainless kit including couplings for $2000usd +shipping

Hi everyone. I just found out about Precious Plastic and think it is very cool. I want to see if I can make golf tees from recycled HDPE. I am a student in the NYC area and therefore don't have the money to make the investment on an injection machine and additionally the lead time is very long. I was hoping that I could pay someone to make some injection molded parts for me. I'd ship the mold to you (and plastic pellets if needed) and I'd pay you to make ~10-20 parts for me. I'm looking for anyone in the USA (location doesn't matter) that would be willing to help me with this project and I would pay accordingly. Thank you so much!

hi all! does anyone in the sacramento area of California have a shredder/shredding space?

Anyone from the Atlanta area?? I'm new to the precious plastic family I would love to help shoot me a DM and let's talk!!

@Anthony G Atlanta, Georgia? I'm around the Jacksonville FL area, so near-ish? (edited)

@cwakeman do you already have a mold?

Hey All! Just hear about precious plastics as well - I'm Adi and I'm around the Massachusetts area! A few friends and I are trying to look into using this technology to help keep beaches clean

So nice to join a group like this and meet all of you

Hey @Baki do you have a website or pictures of the machines you make?

Looking for places or people on here that can make the machines any help would be great thank you

Hey everyone! Finally joining the Discord world. My name is Carla and I'm in the process of relocating to Denver, CO and wanted to see if there was anyone over there from this world that would like to connect? In the process also of creating a space using one of the starter kits of PP. Let me know if you'd like to connect!!

Also, I'd love to connect to with anyone in Puerto Rico

Hi folks. Just starting to get into the PP and still figuring out which area would suit me best be it either Shredding or Collection out maybe even both. I'm located in the Casper, WY area

I think the eco system is too small at this point for single purpose places, especially if it needs to be economically self sufficient (ie not grant based/subsidiesed/huge fanbase etc)

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I am plotting the model of a mix of a makerspace/community area/recycling center etc

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Anyone have a shredder or the parts for a shredder?

@Cheecho Hi, which version and what parts do you need?

I’ll take whatever is available and I can afford. It’s about 300 for all parts laser’ed from sendcutsend.com. But I noticed that mild steel doesn’t come in 5/6mm. Only 4.8 and 6.3. Has anyone else have this problem. Does it work out with those sizes.

@Cheecho There are some files out there for US steel sizes.

Anybody know a USA source of already ground/pelletized recycled plastic? I’ve purchased some from Etsy but wanted to know if there are some commercial sources offering different colors / types (hdpe or pp ) out there. More than a pound less than a ton.

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Echoing another ask for Detroit area peeps. Setting up a community event at the end of the month.

I second that, I want me some flakes

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Yes @DrizzyKing , please send an e-mail to info@bmhsolution.com

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@Cheecho we have all Shredder parts

@Baki Contact that email? Are they in the states? International shipping is stupid.

@Cheecho looks like his company is based out of turkey

I think shipping of flakes outside of local distance does not make sense

@janitordebris where you located?

@Eric Lotze Yeah, I don't disagree with that. Just curious if there were any sources of recycled plastic that fell inbetween community shredder and giant corporation. For example getting a pallet with a few 50lb boxes of different plastics etc sounds attractive to me. Like https://www.victorypellets.com/products/victory-pellets-extra-heavy-50-pounds but recycled.

exactly

@janitordebris Scrapo.com is a large marketplace where you can buy plastic pellets/flakes. I think they sell at quite high quantities and it is international so you could find a relatively local source. A quick google search of recycled plastic pellets/flakes also gives you some options

@cwakeman thank you for sharing scrapo.com I have never found them before. Looks very interesting. They sell via their app like Polymer Exchange. All my google searches resulted in no responses back from the corporate contact forms. I’ll let the community know if I find anything else. Thank you all for the resources.

hey there, anyone in Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, or Pennsylvania? I'm in far Western Maryland, have been dreaming of getting this started for years and years, and this fall I think I'll be able to start shredding and sorting! Looking to connect with any builders and makers in the local area

Hi there! Does anyone have any sources for shredder motors here in the states? I'm coming up blank or far too broke. I keep wanting to get a winch from harbor freight, but their duty cycle is fairly low... But this is just me in my garage for fun

@CrabbyApples what's your price range?

@CitSciWorkshop all depends, not a ton, but I'm having a hard time shelling out 500 bucks

@GilPPPR i'm in northern Florida, so we are SOMEWHAT in the same geographical area. What area of Puerto Rico are you in?

@Eric Lotze HI!!! Metropolitan San Juan area and spreading soon but I recently found out and connected with our local Museum of Recycling in Hatillo(Community Point) and there is also a Shredder Workspace somewhere close by but they haven’t answered any of my messages

I'm trying to get a local makerspace going. Planning on doing a mixture of precious plastic machine development/use and OSE machine development/use.

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I was thinking of using recycled plastic to make Kayaks, Surfboards etc. Would be a useful product, easily "sellable" and if made from plastic from beach cleanups that might raise the appeal more

Thats part of our vision. We need to talk some talk man.

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787-661-1777 or CraftAweighMakerStudio@gmail.com

@Carla.G and @D3RP and @eric_OZ I live in Fort Collins and I'm interested in getting involved. Have you all connected yet?

@liz_mcc hi! Not yet, I would absolutely love to! @D3RP @eric_OZ

Well I'm most interested in making an injection machine and trying out some fun moulds. But I am interested in the whole process and I'd be happy to chat more

Hello everybody! I'm new here! My name is Anastasiya, writing you from Louisiana, New Orleans area. Im lookinh into starting a collection point and probably procesing plastic as well. If anybody would like to share their experience - it'll be very appreciated!

Hi Everyone, reaching out from Fairfield, Iowa. I just moved here to finish my sustainabaility degree and would love to see if there is anyone in/around this area who already has a project going.

@Scrooed are you still active in the Philly area? I’m in Delco and just starting to explore the PP universe

@Precious Plastic Delco Covid has delay our plans but I plan to get back on track in the coming months.

@Precious Plastic Delco send me an email at preciousplasticphilly@gmail.com and I will get you introduced to the group.

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Aloha

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I live in HILO on the Big Island of Hawaii.. 2 years ago our county had ended collection of our non HI5 plastics.

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I am trying to find the info to print out the chart of the plastics melted at different temps. also the temp for printing out the labels for my clear bins.

Hi everyone! I'm looking for a vermicomposting bin, and I'm wondering if anyone has heard of any/is making any? Something like this: https://natures-footprint.myshopify.com/collections/worm-factory-composters/products/worm-factory-360-with-worms (edited)

Worm Factory 360 4 Tray With Worms

You are viewing/purchasing an option that comes WITH worms. The worms are shipped separately and will only ship on a Monday. DISCLAIMER: Worms cannot be shipped to Hawaii. Why the Worm Factory® 360? Americans throw away 34 million tons of food waste into landfills each y...

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shouldn't be too hard to do, especially with a compression machine and/or a thermo/vacuum forming rig

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ScnbSySrFg&list=PLJZJy24wZucQkUn31vNugnQWnufIM9yl0

GreenShortz DIY

How To Harvest A Flow Through Worm Composter

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that channel has a few great designs

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also a BSF larvae bin

Thank you! Hopefully I'll be able to have the space to make one someday.

Hi everyone! I'm Sarah and I'm located in the SF Bay Area. Interested to hear of things happening around here or elsewhere. I'm studying city planning right now and am interested in consumption/waste mgmt and creating more local circular production systems - with a focus on equity.

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#🍔north-america Detroit is having it's first Community Point meeting Saturday, if you know anyone that is interested. DM me

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Hi I live in Cali. I happen upon a lot of cardboard. Do any of you know any place willing to buy cardboard?

@sunshinnneee I'm in west central MN, so not too far from Iowa! Just starting up a Mix Workspace with help from @CitSciWorkshop . I'll be having some workshops later this fall if you want to come see!

@cedar_walters Oh neat! I’m in the twin cities area and would love to see a real PP space!! (edited)

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probably a bit of a drive tho, I know the closest mix space to the cities is in Fergus Falls (edited)

Hey I was wondering if anyone is doing stuff in Southern California

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If there's a lot of people interested in mutual aid in the Orange County area specifically, we have a Food Not Bombs group going that's gonna expand into a gardening network and maybe a library of things eventually which could tie into a PP effort

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Hello, Alexander here. SF Bay Area looking to connect with Local groups, and start a space in Contra Costa County. We think we have a location well suited in a neighborhood

Hey Folks. I love the precious plastic scene and would love to connect with any one who is remotely close to Western New York. Im between Buffalo, NY and Pittsburgh, PA.

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@frankthewrench I’m in south jersey small recycling business shredding and granulation. PP and Hdpe regrind available .

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Hi all! In Los Angeles (Valley area but open to travel) curious if/where there are plastic meet ups already happening? I'm a designer looking to get involved with the cause

Anyone in washington?

@Flacko I’m located in the Valley, how are you trying to get involved?

Looking for any interest in the DFW Texas area?

Hi there, I am in the process of setting up a basic shredder/extruder operation here in Moab, Utah. I had a beefy mixing drill working on my extruder for awhile but it about to burn out and leaves a lot to be desired. Where have you all been sourcing your motors from? Any suggests of companies or websites? I am sure this question has been answered elsewhere but I can't seem to find it. All info is helpful and best of luck to all of you in your many amazing projects.

Good morning! I am an eco-artist in Kansas City, MO. I have been incredibly fortunate to be involved at ScrapsKC & get to learn & experiment with all the Precious Plastics program. Anyone else in the KC area?

Anyone from in NYC?

@coral Hi! I'm a designer, looking to find others who can manufacture/produce designs

for products?

@Flacko Like molds? Just be a little more specific

@Eric Lotze I am in Savannah GA, setting up a space for collection, shredding and eventual small batch production. Love the idea of using beach trash for boards, etc. What kind of machines do you have?

@coral molds, heat ovens, presses, basically shop tools

@Kelley Savannah I have n o t h i n g (so far, plotting a small makerspace with: - a fdm priner - a good co2 lasercutter - a small spraybooth - various small tools) (edited)

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in a year to a few years could have a decent one going, hard to tell as it is all my "plots/dreams" as of now

@Flacko oh okay dope, I’m part of a school project and we’re working together and someone to help design would be great help

Out here in eastern PA building the shredder pro. Anyone find a good cheap source for the 1045 carbon steel hex bar needed for the shafts?

@itsgeorge Where in eastern PA are you?

@Scrooed I'm in Allentown and just starting out. Beginning with the shredder and we'll see from there. Still working on a space, currently working out of my small home garage. What are you guys up to in Philly?

@itsgeorge Cool I worked in Allentown for a couple years. We have a few people in and around Philly trying to get started as well. I will ask around about the hex bar. If you would like to join us for our next community meeting, email me at preciousplasticphilly@gmail.com.

Do laser cut files work with American (imperial) dimensions?

@bigtreehouse No, you'd need to source metric material

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or gring the imperial dimension stock down into the metric dimensions. some sheet thicknesses are within tolerance, but most plate is not.

I am making a shredder, will see what works and what won't. Metric materials? Good idea!

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Any places making the hex bar shafts in America?

@bigtreehouse we have made new files for the shredder Pro box, we laser cut them inhouse, and there are imperial files already published for the Basic as well.

I want pro! I can make it work!

our Pro files are nested for our machines, I still need to separate them out and document when I can find the time.

Hello everyone! Is anybody active in or around Fort Lauderdale, FL?

Nope, but I have the same question for Detroit, MI

@SkipfordJ Send a message over to @elementalAndrew

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Anybody in Charlotte, NC?

Can anyone direct me to someone in this community who may be able to help me gather info about getting a plastic recycling center started on campus at Northern Arizona University?

Hi, my name is Lucia, i was wondering if the recycled plastic could be used to create the housing of a drill. I've to make a uni's proyect and when i search tools made with recycled plastic i didn't find anything. So well if someone knows i would be grateful.

I am working on building my first shredder in northern Washington. Anyone out here?

@bigtreehouse I'm in Vancouver, BC. With Covid, I may as well be on Mars! Someday we'll be considered close neighbours again.... hopefully

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Hello! If anyone is located in LA and can help with the creation of any of the precious plastics machines please message me, thank you.

I am working on building my first shredder in northern Washington. Anyone out here?

@bigtreehouse I'm new to the community and gathering info, so I have no resources to offer. I'm interested in staying connected to the WA folks though. I'm in Seattle, where are you?

Bellingham. I have skills and tools.

Hello from Seattle WA. Just learned about PP and I'm educating myself on plastic recycling. No concrete plans yet, but possibly interested in setting up a collection/shredding workspace.

@coopernurse (USA WA) I'm in a similar boat. Have you made any progress in connecting with others in our area?

9:08 PM

I am in the early stages of networking the PNW PP universe. There is a shop at PreviousPlastics-USA in Portland that makes machines. I am making machines also but again, early stages. Making a collection point and shredding material would be a great place to start. Let's chat and see if we can organize. SteveK

@Palomino Plastic Hi there! I saw your message from February about your efforts and was wondering where you're at. I'm new to the community and would like to know who's active currently in Seattle. The Map doesn't show anything yet, but maybe if we put heads together we can change that.

9:10 PM

@bigtreehouse Have you connected with others in the area? And how goes the work on the shredder you mentioned previously?

I've been engaged in another project which should be finishing up and will now devote more time to the Plastics issues and shop setup. It would be great to have others who are also interested in setting something up in Seattle to get involved. At least to the point of collection, sorting, etc. So the plastics shredder needs some tweaks from the changed design to make it work but I have most of the pieces now to do that.

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@Palomino Plastic Sounds good. Perhaps we can start a private chat amongst the area folks. I don't want to spam the channel. A search for "Seattle" or nearby areas indicates the following folks showing interest: @coopernurse (USA WA) @trollercoaster85 @abhasib @thefourdirections @bigtreehouse - I'll send a private message so we can coordinate those who are interested.

Awesome. Sounds good. I'm SteveK

Great, messages sent.

I'm in Boise, btw. Building all machines, pro and basic.

Hi, my name is Preston, and I am working on getting a grant to purchase some plastic machines for my uni. I was wondering if these machines have to be built with plans, or if there is the option of ordering them with all the parts? As for machines, I was wondering which machines would allow, Grinding plastic, Melting plastic into 3D printer filament Injecting plastic into molds Creating products like [chairs and this table, in the photos] What are the bare minimum machines which would allow doing all of these things? In addition, I was wondering how ventilation worked. I noticed you had a "ventilator" listed on your website. Do you guys sell these / are these super important to using these machines? (edited)

10:20 PM

Hello everyone! Is anybody active in or around Fort Lauderdale, FL?

@Tothiro I'm in Jacksonville

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11:11 AM

@GilPPPR i'm in northern Florida, so we are SOMEWHAT in the same geographical area. What area of Puerto Rico are you in?

@Eric Lotze I'm in North Florida

@Alchemy Arts Jax our group is now working to cover as much of the island as possible. But we are set up in the Metro San Juan area and Hatillo north coast

Oh alright.

We have anyone up in Arkansas besides me?

anyone active in NYC?

I think there are a couple, your best bet is probably the New York channel in the PP USA server though https://discord.gg/YaJfCX

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@Riceball Thanks for the resource, I didn't know there's another server for US folks.

Hello,We've been looking to build a shredder in Couer d'Alene, ID

11:02 PM

Has anyone found a good way to get metric sheet metal for the shredder? We have not gotten any reasonable quotes.

11:03 PM

Has anyone gone through the design and re-worked it for Standard units? We have been considering going down this route.

11:06 PM

Specifically, we are looking to build a Shredder Pro

@Gizmo-CDA Hi! I'm in Boise. We make Shredder Pro machines by adapting the metric designs to imperial equivalents for material size.

i'm interested in buying some plastic sheets from someone based in tx for a project. if any of you can help with that ping me and/or shoot me a dm

Hello I'm new here, but want to jump right in.. anyone have a shredder pro and extruder they want to build or complete for sale? Also need brick molds. Thx

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7:38 AM

I'm in Las Vegas

@Riceball could you post the link to the us server again?

Here's a permanent link https://discord.gg/XM898eD

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Hello!! , I'm looking for a sheet press manufacturer

Hi there, I am a student in southern utah that has been working to implement Precious Plastics at my university, my small town has no municpal reycycling. I have come across potenial project sponsors but I need questions answered about legal structure and where to go from here. I have the people, space, and money (almost) how do I do this right?

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Hi there, I am a student in southern utah that has been working to implement Precious Plastics at my university, my small town has no municpal reycycling. I have come across potenial project sponsors but I need questions answered about legal structure and where to go from here. I have the people, space, and money (almost) how do I do this right?

@Deleted User in central Ohio, the state university students set up a chapter emphasizing outreach to the community. We already have municipal recycling but i think it's a start. After all, historically, new crop varieties and even engineer products like designs for buildings and roads have come from universities so i don't see why a municipal recycling program tailored to suit your town's needs can't.

Hello everyone! Is anybody active in or around Fort Lauderdale, FL?

@Tothiro Hi! Im in the northern part of Miami.

I'm curious, are some of folks here running a Precious Plastics as 501(c)(3) or is everyone going for a business?

@Zero Waste Lauren I will be going for a business, personally

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4:00 AM

But I do have a question for my fellow Americans:

4:01 AM

how many people would actually buy raw shredded plastic? (edited)

4:03 AM

I'm wondering because I want to start recycling plastic, but the only thing I would be able to do right now is shred it (I don't even have a shredder yet so I can't process much)

4:05 AM

I looked at the Map, and saw there were many more mixed workspaces than any others... could I possibly sell enough to buy the shredder, then the other machines?

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@Deleted User Worth a shot if you take shredding and cleaning very seriously, so the grade of your plastic is top.

Personally, bussines would be great, tho even a break even would be great as id love to involve as many humans as possible

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5:44 AM

I'm from Buffalo NY and am looking to getting together a group of people and a workshop up and running.

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I just discovered that the community map doesn't necessarily represent all the folks working on PP projects. There is an old map with lots more pins from before their migration to the newest platform. I'm pondering reaching out to the dev team to see if there's a way to let those people know there's more people interesting in connecting. I'm currently in Seattle and reaching out to people in Washington and the PNW.

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New here and to 3d printing, but I manage a large volume retail pharmacy and have access to a lot of clean plastic. I was thinking About shredding..thoughts advice?

Are there any permanent setups near the West Coast?

@DinkyBird I'm in the greater Seattle area, and I'm looking for a shredder workspace to process plastics I have. Are you affiliated with one?

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Are hdpe containers that held oil okay to process and use?

@Malaphor Someone in our group is working on one, but it's not available yet. I'm hoping to connect with some of the folks in this area that were part of the old forums...there were several different spaces at one point. Someone must have a shredder in the area, but I haven't yet connected with them. If you'd like to join our informal discussion for PNW area folk I can definitely add you. Just friend me, and I'll add you to the thread.

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Hi everyone, does anyone know of any publicised case studies of precious plastics (workshops, products, community, education) that has data accessible online? Need it for a university paper! Please DM

Hello, I'm a college student in Boston, MA trying to get involved in community plastic recycling. Please message me if you're in the New England area!

Hi! I'm a student at a newly formed, non-traditional educational institution that allows us to shape our individual cirriculums.

I am a new PP member in the Austin area :) @Cheri.BE @billtyler @no_rhino (edited)

Who already has a shredding center - how much shredded plastic do you produce per day? How long do you run your shredding machine?

Using a basic shredder we were able to get around 6kg an hour of plastic shred. Multiply that by however long you want to run the shredder for and you’ll get a ballpark figure

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Ive heard that these motors couldnt run nonstop for a long period of time, so i wonder how many hours a day you can run it with how long of a break in between

Hey everyone I’m new to PP I’m a college student majoring in geology and environmental science in college station tx. As of right now there’s no way I can afford to build or buy one of these machines but seeing others ideas and how I can help in the future will be great. Just from curiosity is there anyone in Texas already producing shredded plastic?

Precious Plastic Los Angeles is hosting a virtual meetup. If you are based in Southern California, please join us. You can register here. https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwpduurrDorH9LBuYs2y7L4e8RNA7-r2Ul5 If others outside of Southern California are interested, I can send you the recording afterwards or maybe we can schedule a different one for a larger community. Just trying to keep the conversations focused because its tough to manage too many people on Zoom. Thanks!

Virtual meetup on Zoom to bring together the community to build our Precious Plastic Network in Los Angeles of Collection Points and Workspaces (shredding, injecting, extruding, sheet press) Schedule:

Welcome and intro to the all-new Precious Plastic Universe and 'Starter ...

New here and to 3d printing, but I manage a large volume retail pharmacy and have access to a lot of clean plastic. I was thinking About shredding..thoughts advice?

@Rexx51 are you planning to do this? I think the US could benefit from a shredder workspace!

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https://discord.com/channels/586676777334865928/605686860324536320/771788425761783878

@Deleted User and @Tank.Digital Hi there! I just did a search of the server and saw you're in central Montana too! I'm in the Golden Triangle area and am curious if you ended up starting a PP facility!

@Steve D I'm only 17 so I'm waiting for my b-day next summer to start haha

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Hello! someone knows how to program the pid controller for the injection machine? I put the desired temperature and it exceeds it by a lot, I already tried several settings but the same problem continues.

@GeorgeFields08 what model of PID do you have?

@CitSciWorkshop its a rex c100

Ah, yes. I would suggest changing your heating procedure to a lower initial set point, watch the overrun until the temperature starts to decline, and then set a new point higher. This helps track the heat into the right point with lower overrun and easier duty cycle on the PID and SSR.

i just tried that, and the resistance temperature keeps rising to 450 ´C

Sounds like your scaling might be off. Do you have the manual?

Anyone in Central Texas area?

Hello there! I am Dhruv from Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY. A few of us were interested in starting a plastic recycling system here at Pratt. I would love to get in touch with individuals and/or groups for some more information (i.e. operating and setup costs, output quantity, waste collection and management, footprint, etc). Looking forward to starting this journey with the PP community!

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I just want to get a feel for people starting their own recycling workshops. My parents own a metal machining and fabrication shop. It would be very easy for us to make the machines for anyone who wanted to get their own recycling center started. We could ship to anyone in the USA. We are based in KY (edited)

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@laurag2010 I'm in central MT and looking for cheap machines. Looking to start my workspace next summer. Any idea what the cost would be?

@Deleted User Hi! I don't know if our production would fit in the "cheap" category. We put time and quality into what we make. I can't say for sure on cost without first getting a proper quote on the component and time to make the machines. Do you have a specific machine you plan to use or would you need all of them? (edited)

@laurag2010 I would need a shredder and extruder to start, as I think those are the two most versatile machines.

You can probably get started for less than $2k, for sure less than $3k

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(oop thought that said injection, extruders a bit more. Motor is the biggest variable w that)

9:47 AM

Tho if you can figure out how to weld u can do anything you want a lot cheaper

Yeah, makes sense haha. Thx for your input though, @Karl Sagan!

Join us virtually and watch the Impact Venture Challenge Finale this Sunday at 4pm EST. It's Messiah University's version of Shark Tank,

and we are competing for funding to start our Precious Plastic-based recycling business, "CradleCraft."

You can find the event and livestream link

here: https://portal.stretchinternet.com/messiahadmin/portal.htm?eventId=608703&streamType=video In the spirit of the US election

, it is worth noting that 20% of the results of the finale are based on a popular vote at the end of the event, which includes yours!

️ (But please vote for which idea you think is best, for there are some other really good businesses getting pitched). (edited)

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Hi everyone, I'm located in the Dominican Republic and I would need an extrusion V4 and a Shredder Pro. Who can build and ship it to me?

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@Deleted User sorry it has taken a while for me to get back with you. will you send an email with your contact info to pmwinc@scrtc.com so that I can send you a quote for these machines when we have them quoted. (edited)

@Deleted User the download kit comes with a list of where materials can be bought online and it's pricing it around $2300-$3300. Just to give you a ball-park figure of what its going to cost if you purchased all the parts yourself and then you had to put it together. It will be more if we do all of the work.

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@Gizmo-CDA Hi! I'm in Boise. We make Shredder Pro machines by adapting the metric designs to imperial equivalents for material size.

@CitSciWorkshop Hello. Have you shared the imperial designs for the V4 shredder somewhere?

@xXxOlivierxXx not yet. Still need to organize documentation.

@PPVA @mossiso @kt @Nargrax @Vikki PetsnPlants @ObjectZero @Ayyyyylien I just noticed you all are from Virginia! I've been trying to assess resources for starting a University-based create space in the NoVA area and was looking for active community members nearby. Here's a link to the VA section of the PP USA discord channel https://discord.gg/MENfS5cDP6

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are there any workspaces in the los angeles area that need a hand?

We are cleaning up our Discord and reducing (country) channels. Which means grouping regions.. So this channels is from now on called North America and shared with your Canadian friends

4:37 PM

If you want to go more in depth in your local region. Join your local Discord Precious Plastic Canada: https://discord.gg/58JKTwDrXF Precious Plastic USA: https://discord.gg/MENfS5cDP6

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Precious Plastic pinned a message to this channel. 12/1/2020 4:37 PM

I like how North America is the burger haha

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@Ryder_Sinful did you ever make any progress? my partner are digital fabricators and would potentially be interested in using shredded plastic

how is it Canada has barely any such previous plastic points? I was checking over the map of current places, and so far there's only a handfull. I'd like to setup a place here on Vancouver Island to do it, but I can see why there is such limitations when the blue bin system monopolizes waste streams, not to mention the cost of renting warehouse spaces, but couldn't believe it when I saw nowhere in the whole province of British Columbia, that there wasn't any Precious Plastic groups to be found (edited)

I think it started in Europe so North America has less points

5:12 AM

I know a nonprofit in my neighborhood I used to work at that specifically asks for bottle caps as donations; I think having a donation point as well as relationships with local recycling centers is probably the best bet to start

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5:13 AM

also not sure if they’re related to PP in any way but check out https://scrapo.com

The world's largest plastic recycling marketplace. Connect and trade directly with suppliers & buyers of recycled plastics and plastic scraps from 140 countries

hotshot7000

how is it Canada has barely any such previous plastic points? I was checking over the map of current places, and so far there's only a handfull. I'd like to setup a place here on Vancouver Island to do it, but I can see why there is such limitations when the blue bin system monopolizes waste streams, not to mention the cost of renting warehouse spaces, but couldn't believe it when I saw nowhere in the whole province of British Columbia, that there wasn't any Precious Plastic groups to be found (edited)

I have been continually shocked by this too. I am one of the only pins on the map in Ontario (way down south) and I figured that Canada would really explode with this considering our abysmal recycling system in most areas. What I did was find out specifically what the local solid waste authority / blue box system does not collect and started collecting those items. So the Essex County Solid Waste Authority in my area does not recycle coffee cup lips or plastic bottle caps so I started a program at a local elementary school to collect those items for me. I think that this will grow in Canada eventually through small groups. I think there’s a real need for it especially in remote communities.

Sigh, Ontario is so pathetic in their efforts. The whole reason I got into this was frustration with Toronto’s marketing campaign to tell people that black plastic isn’t recyclable.

kylnew

Sigh, Ontario is so pathetic in their efforts. The whole reason I got into this was frustration with Toronto’s marketing campaign to tell people that black plastic isn’t recyclable.

It’s really awful

I think -my- challenge has been finding $$$ to purchase the machines & space. I feel like a bunch of people are excited about PP when they learn about it, but may be discouraged by the sheer amount of leg work that needs to be done to get started. Plus Yanno, covid suuuuucks

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Hey I need help I'm tech dumb and want to start a plastic works want to hire local guy to build shredder but when I try to check files to PM to him they look empty??

9:50 PM

Can anyone help me with files info etc. For fab. Shop to build for me ?

h0neycrumb

I think -my- challenge has been finding $$$ to purchase the machines & space. I feel like a bunch of people are excited about PP when they learn about it, but may be discouraged by the sheer amount of leg work that needs to be done to get started. Plus Yanno, covid suuuuucks

Collaborative efforts with any spaces around you and pooling of resources/funds to get off the ground?

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11:22 PM

Space is a big problem for me too I thought about asking the city about empty buildings to lease space. Guess I won’t know unless I ask...

Plastic Paradigm

Collaborative efforts with any spaces around you and pooling of resources/funds to get off the ground?

We definitely have an Edmonton group, and we had some serious momentum before 2020 2020'd everyone. I'm hopeful for 2021❤️✨

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Is Edmonton or CA doing any recycling or Go Green initiatives you could apply for to get any funding?

if you were to hire someone to build the PP machines, what would their job title be? Cnc machinist?

Hello

stu_mcnulty

if you were to hire someone to build the PP machines, what would their job title be? Cnc machinist?

Machinist :) job description should include CNC machining, surface grinding, and welding

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CNC shop and machine shop are quite 2 different beasts, no ? I rarely seem them both in one

Plastic Paradigm

Is Edmonton or CA doing any recycling or Go Green initiatives you could apply for to get any funding?

There wassome government funding, but has mostly been handed to long time established organizations versus the one army start-ups. We will see what stimulus they offer in 2021 to spark the economy.

Ratilicious(AB)

There wassome government funding, but has mostly been handed to long time established organizations versus the one army start-ups. We will see what stimulus they offer in 2021 to spark the economy.

That’s also what I’m waiting to see as well. Especially with a different president here in the US.

Hello, just dropping in for the first time. I was wondering if there was any solution for recycling PVC banners?

bigcatz

Hello, just dropping in for the first time. I was wondering if there was any solution for recycling PVC banners?

Pvc is recyclable but highly toxic, emits harmful gasses when melted.

Ratilicious(AB)

Pvc is recyclable but highly toxic, emits harmful gasses when melted.

I know. That's why I was wondering what options we'd have to reclaim that material.

3:25 AM

I was wondering if there was a "safe" temp to melt it, but I don't think it's worth the risk.

3:25 AM

We tried sewing it into folder covers or bags.

bigcatz

I was wondering if there was a "safe" temp to melt it, but I don't think it's worth the risk.

I did see a YouTube video of an individual that was extruding beams using any plastic they found including pvc. They just did it outdoors and stayed away from the machine.

I don't think I can get away with that at our college

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bigcatz

Hello, just dropping in for the first time. I was wondering if there was any solution for recycling PVC banners?

Try getting a hold of these folks and see if they are willing to talk about their process. https://www.prettyplastic.nl (edited)

Pretty Plastic - Upcycled Tiles

PrettyPlastic© is a sustainable facade tile that gives products from the building sector, that exceeded their lifespan, a second life.

bigcatz

Hello, just dropping in for the first time. I was wondering if there was any solution for recycling PVC banners?

I know PVC banners have been used in place of textiles to make bags, wallets, etc

8:38 PM

Can also use them as tarps, or in greenhouses, helps keep the soil warm (just have to cut a hole in the plastic for the plant and where you water - seen some of the Amish folks utilize this technique)

@Plastic Paradigm I'll start making a list of ideas. I think I'll start brainstorming a sustainability engineering/social entrepreneurship camp and let the students' minds run wild. Does anyone know of a camp like this?

bigcatz

@Plastic Paradigm I'll start making a list of ideas. I think I'll start brainstorming a sustainability engineering/social entrepreneurship camp and let the students' minds run wild. Does anyone know of a camp like this?

Idk, let’s start one.

8:36 AM

I’m sure once the pandemic is done (fingers crossed) parents will be sending their kids AWAY!

8:36 AM

“get back to college already”

@Plastic Paradigm sounds like a plan! I am trying to kick off a camp program at our makerspace and that concept seems to resonate with people. Let me know if you have any ideas. I'll start doing some brainstorming after I get through some HR stuff this week.

bigcatz

@Plastic Paradigm sounds like a plan! I am trying to kick off a camp program at our makerspace and that concept seems to resonate with people. Let me know if you have any ideas. I'll start doing some brainstorming after I get through some HR stuff this week.

Will do! Sounds like an exciting opportunity. I’d love to check out your space, do y’all have any social media or a website?

Hi Im looking to start a plastic and glass processing facility at Georgia Tech (in Atlanta GA), and I was wondering whats the best way to start. I want to make the shredder and I have access to a machine shop, but the instructions online are a bit confusing. Any advice?

any Canadians here that are selling injection machines?

@Plastic Paradigm I haven't had time or staff lately to update the site, but here you go: harpercollege.edu/maker

6:40 AM

The last newsletter I wrote in June has an overview of our first year. You can find it here: https://www.harpercollege.edu/maker/news/index.php

Thanks I’ll check it out!

Hello, I am looking for individuals to run some machines in Massachusetts, NH, Maine or VT. Maybe to volunteer for the knowledge to run their own or take a machine home with you to work as your own company. Security deposit and proper credit is a must, just a upfront fyi!

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treebark

are there any collection points in southwest michigan?

Treebark, I am in southwest MI and would be interested in collaborating. I go back and forth between Kalamazoo and GR, how about you?

Is there anything set up in LA?

@CroMagMan88 , I’m in the west side of Rochester NY and would love to see a workshop up and running. Maybe we could do something in Batavia so it could be a halfway point between the two cities? I can see about contacting an old friend I’ve lost touch with, but who used to own a glass shop in town there. @frankthewrench , ^^^^^^^ @Ronjf1, 585 Representing!!!! (edited)

@Bluetubian I see some stops on the map, I'm outside Los Angeles (about 45 miles east of downtown)

Hello there. I am hoping to find other Canadians. If the map is correct, then I it looks as though I may have to get into everything in order to get things going. Unless there is someone else here? I am definitely looking to set up a machine shop, but I have experience cutting plastic sheets on CNC routers, too. I will happily talk to anyone from anywhere, BTW. I am just hoping I am not alone up here. (edited)

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@JeffS really like to see you on our server as well. Will send you a DM invite. (edited)

Bluetubian

Is there anything set up in LA?

I’ve seen a few mentions of LA peeps, have you checked on the USA Discord yet?

Looking to start a machine shop in WI-USA anyone else have a shop in US?

@CitSciWorkshop hope to connect with you to collaborate and help your team, looking at starting up a machine shop here in WI, I have a fabrication shop for last 7 years and we work with a variety of customers, would like to get building machines or kits

Hi! Happy to chat with you.

@CitSciWorkshop you available for a quick 5-10 min chat sometime today or in the next week or two

Absolutely, I've sent a friend request just now. Happy to chat.

Once things are safer, I'm looking to open a resin casting shop in NJ

7:15 AM

I'd LOVE to be able to grind down sprues and scrap and miscasts into something I can mix into other casts since resin will bind to itself and I currently will toss sprues and smaller miscasts into larger molds

ahoy hoy all (chicago)

3:13 AM

Hows life? Merry Chirstmas!

TruthTeller

CNC shop and machine shop are quite 2 different beasts, no ? I rarely seem them both in one

That surprises me! The shops in Saskatoon usually have both.

Mirco (CANADA, ON)

@JeffS really like to see you on our server as well. Will send you a DM invite. (edited)

Thanks! I have joined. Will snoop around here, too.

Gaylene

That surprises me! The shops in Saskatoon usually have both.

That all depends on what kind of work they do. If a shop is doing repairs, or prototype (one-offs) work they may not need CNC. However, if you need to make more than one of something and it needs to be done in a timely manner, then CNC equipment is built for that. Another thing to note is that anything other than straight lines or arcs is accomplished MUCH faster with CNC equipment. Some changing curves simply cannot be done with manual equipment. It is not at all uncommon to see both manual and CNC equipment in a shop. I hope this was helpful in some way.

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@JeffS I agree with most things you said but one note about the extruder screw. Even with very fancy and huge equipment manufacturers of these screws often still do a lot of the cutting and polishing by hand, so in that case cnc equipment is of little use. But yes the cutter blades and many other parts do benefit from cnc and higher production equipment. (edited)

5:57 PM

Most small to medium shops I know in Canada and the US have a good mix of CNC and manual equipment. (edited)

JeffS

That all depends on what kind of work they do. If a shop is doing repairs, or prototype (one-offs) work they may not need CNC. However, if you need to make more than one of something and it needs to be done in a timely manner, then CNC equipment is built for that. Another thing to note is that anything other than straight lines or arcs is accomplished MUCH faster with CNC equipment. Some changing curves simply cannot be done with manual equipment. It is not at all uncommon to see both manual and CNC equipment in a shop. I hope this was helpful in some way.

Thanks. That's exactly what I saw when my husband was in the industry. He now uses a CNC machine working at a shop that makes awesome bass guitars.

Hello

9:06 PM

Wondering if anyone here is from British Columbia and has set up a space yet?

Hello from the surrounding region of Peterborough, ON. I make geometric lanterns with code and lasers or home cutting machines. I came on here to investigate if there's a way to make thin HDPE sheets (0.01-0.04") with recycled materials. I'm also investigating the possiblity of distributing design and production of the lampshades and other design artifacts faciliated by this app I'm building https://youtu.be/_J6QBTSfmpU. Welcoming feedback and collaboration

Justin Barca

Polyhedral Net Factory Demo

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For those of us in Ontario, what once seemed a potentially beneficial system looks like it has been brutally regressed. https://www.ontario.ca/page/producer-responsibility-ontarios-waste-diversion-programs

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2:51 PM

I have been working with my municipality (Waterloo region, home of the blue box) and honestly it's hard here because we actually do an amazing job of recycling. It is industrialized and coordinated and they recycle almost all of the plastics that end up in the bin. For us this will be a downgrade.

2:52 PM

The producers from what I can see get to choose what they actually recycle...

I think the way this is going to be advertised will draw a lot of people into thinking it is a better system. I think you are correct and I can imagine that many producers will simply choose to not recycle.

And the municipalities won't be able to choose anymore. Like I said, Waterloo region is fairly awesome for recycling these days and taking away their ability to respond to residents recycling needs.

4:59 PM

But means more opportunity to build a new precious plastics community! (edited)

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Hey everyone! I am thinking about setting up a shredder in Toronto, Canada. I wonder if anyone is good at metal works can help me a bit? :)))

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Hello everyone! I’m new here. I’m from Oahu, Hawaii and am looking for some advice on where/how to start. I want to organize beach clean ups here and use the plastic to create stuff! I haven’t gotten a shredder or molds or anything yet.

Hi! Maybe try and see if there are others in Hawai interested. It's difficult to begin all alone.

@welltoldtales I had send a server invite did you receive?

Hi! I'm a mechanic / aspiring machinist in Dennis, MA looking to start up with shredding / extrusion - building machines DM if you're nearby

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Hello from London Ontario! It appears that I'm in a bit of a Precious Plastics deadzone... Looking to connect with other like-minded individuals and potentially setup a Community Point to start growing the idea in this region. I'm just in the research phase, started down this rabbit hole when looking into things I can do with wasted material from 3d printing. (edited)

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Hi @Phil! I’m near Windsor area and I’m in London pretty frequently. Let me know if you want to collaborate on anything. I’ve got a shredder and injection machine going.

Nicolas Lamoureux (PPYQG)

Hi @Phil! I’m near Windsor area and I’m in London pretty frequently. Let me know if you want to collaborate on anything. I’ve got a shredder and injection machine going.

Cool! I think I saw you on the community map

Phil

Cool! I think I saw you on the community map

Yah! In the wee town of Kingsville. Definitely keep in touch. I have a few friends in London that would probably like to help out there too.

Hey everyone it's nice to be here. Anyone from Cleveland Ohio here?

5:47 PM

or toronto canada?

@dannyp there is quite a distance between the two, where do you live?

Only a 5 hr drive

I travel between the two often. Right now I am in Cleveland, OH and wondering if anyone is from the area. And soon I will live in Canada for good, so it's good to meet people there as well

Ok great. You can be on as guest to Canada if you lkke

I live in Vancouver BC, could I check out the Canada chat

Hi everybody! We're starting a workspace

️ in Richmond, British Columbia :) I came across Precious Plastic last Spring just before finishing at SFU with a degree in resource and environmental management. I worked out a business plan with my partner over the Summer and we got funded in the Fall! CitSciWorkshop, @CitSciWorkshop , is finishing up a v4 shredder, extruder & injector for the project. We've leased a little workspace and are working on a washing system, sheetpress, a CNC machine, & a bunch more. Going all in! We're running with the entrepreneurial spirit of Precious Plastic's version 4, with the idea that demonstrating the potential value of this material could be the best way to inspire more people to start recycling this way. We're calling ourselves Full-Cycle Sustainables! We've been busy learning & developing the business side, while the machines are being made. Although, I think our learning curve is going to steepen when the machines get here, so I'll probably have more questions than answers in the short term. It's exciting to see so much interest in the Vancouver area! Once the workspace is operational, we anticipate educational opportunities, collaborations, and eventually employment opportunities, if all goes well. If you want to follow our progress, come find us on Facebook, Instagram, &/or Twitter (FCSustainables). If you want to follow what problems we're having (and how you might be able to help), you'll find us here, on Discord. We're thrilled to be joining you all, and the Precious Plastic movement!!

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FullCycle_Jeff (BC)

Hi everybody! We're starting a workspace

️ in Richmond, British Columbia :) I came across Precious Plastic last Spring just before finishing at SFU with a degree in resource and environmental management. I worked out a business plan with my partner over the Summer and we got funded in the Fall! CitSciWorkshop, @CitSciWorkshop , is finishing up a v4 shredder, extruder & injector for the project. We've leased a little workspace and are working on a washing system, sheetpress, a CNC machine, & a bunch more. Going all in! We're running with the entrepreneurial spirit of Precious Plastic's version 4, with the idea that demonstrating the potential value of this material could be the best way to inspire more people to start recycling this way. We're calling ourselves Full-Cycle Sustainables! We've been busy learning & developing the business side, while the machines are being made. Although, I think our learning curve is going to steepen when the machines get here, so I'll probably have more questions than answers in the short term. It's exciting to see so much interest in the Vancouver area! Once the workspace is operational, we anticipate educational opportunities, collaborations, and eventually employment opportunities, if all goes well. If you want to follow our progress, come find us on Facebook, Instagram, &/or Twitter (FCSustainables). If you want to follow what problems we're having (and how you might be able to help), you'll find us here, on Discord. We're thrilled to be joining you all, and the Precious Plastic movement!!

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Wonderful!

Hey #

north-america friends! If you're looking for large amounts of plastic, how do you usually find them in bulk? Is there a place you go? (edited)

mhuels

Hey #

north-america friends! If you're looking for large amounts of plastic, how do you usually find them in bulk? Is there a place you go? (edited)

Industrial recyclers start at around 800kg though some do smaller bags when they have off cuts. Google will be your best bet for your area

0502

Industrial recyclers start at around 800kg though some do smaller bags when they have off cuts. Google will be your best bet for your area

Thank you for this!

1:22 PM

For everyone: when you are looking for an amount of plastics smaller than what industrial recyclers will offer yet more than what you can collect at home, how do you normally get this amount?

I think this would be the purpose of a precious plastic shredder specific workspace. In order to be able to provide bigger amounts of shredded plastic...

spiros nik

I think this would be the purpose of a precious plastic shredder specific workspace. In order to be able to provide bigger amounts of shredded plastic...

How do existing PP shredder specific workspaces collect plastic and get the shreds to customers in the North America? (edited)

Ι am not sure about how the concept has been implemented in real life. If i wanted to learn more about it, i would look in the PP map and try to locate a shredder workspace. After that i would contact them...

FullCycle_Jeff (BC)

Hi everybody! We're starting a workspace

️ in Richmond, British Columbia :) I came across Precious Plastic last Spring just before finishing at SFU with a degree in resource and environmental management. I worked out a business plan with my partner over the Summer and we got funded in the Fall! CitSciWorkshop, @CitSciWorkshop , is finishing up a v4 shredder, extruder & injector for the project. We've leased a little workspace and are working on a washing system, sheetpress, a CNC machine, & a bunch more. Going all in! We're running with the entrepreneurial spirit of Precious Plastic's version 4, with the idea that demonstrating the potential value of this material could be the best way to inspire more people to start recycling this way. We're calling ourselves Full-Cycle Sustainables! We've been busy learning & developing the business side, while the machines are being made. Although, I think our learning curve is going to steepen when the machines get here, so I'll probably have more questions than answers in the short term. It's exciting to see so much interest in the Vancouver area! Once the workspace is operational, we anticipate educational opportunities, collaborations, and eventually employment opportunities, if all goes well. If you want to follow our progress, come find us on Facebook, Instagram, &/or Twitter (FCSustainables). If you want to follow what problems we're having (and how you might be able to help), you'll find us here, on Discord. We're thrilled to be joining you all, and the Precious Plastic movement!!

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Great to hear and greetings from a neighbor across the border. If things ever open up again do you think you would consider an in person tour of your machines/space? For the Seattle precious plastics group, for example? Or maybe even a virtual session? Would love to share experiences, challenges, and successes as you go.

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Hey @Cmjstealth! For sure..! When the workspace gets interesting, we'll be happy to share, virtually & in person (one of these days).

Does anyone know if the cities still recycle in Ohio? Many people are saying there is no more recycling at least in Cleveland and both regular and recyclable trash gets dumped into the same pile -- that's because China had stopped importing a lot of the recyclable trash. Does anyone have any data on this? I keep recycling, but I want to know how futile my attempts are..

mhuels

How do existing PP shredder specific workspaces collect plastic and get the shreds to customers in the North America? (edited)

PP shredder workspaces here in NZ go around local businesses (cafes, office etc) and ask for their plastic waste. They then shred and either use themselves or sell and ship it where it needs to go. PP website has lots of material on this

mhuels

For everyone: when you are looking for an amount of plastics smaller than what industrial recyclers will offer yet more than what you can collect at home, how do you normally get this amount?

I work with a few plastic fabricators across Nova Scotia and many give their plastic scrap away for free. If you are thinking 10lbs, 500, 1000+ I'd contact them. Going into the call I'd be good to know your plastic type (I.e, HDPE, LDPE, PC, Arcylic, UMHW, etc). Sign shops normally carry acrylic and polycarbonate and plastic manufacturers normally go through high volumes of HDPE, and UHMW, however many other plastic types too.

FullCycle_Jeff (BC)

Hi everybody! We're starting a workspace

️ in Richmond, British Columbia :) I came across Precious Plastic last Spring just before finishing at SFU with a degree in resource and environmental management. I worked out a business plan with my partner over the Summer and we got funded in the Fall! CitSciWorkshop, @CitSciWorkshop , is finishing up a v4 shredder, extruder & injector for the project. We've leased a little workspace and are working on a washing system, sheetpress, a CNC machine, & a bunch more. Going all in! We're running with the entrepreneurial spirit of Precious Plastic's version 4, with the idea that demonstrating the potential value of this material could be the best way to inspire more people to start recycling this way. We're calling ourselves Full-Cycle Sustainables! We've been busy learning & developing the business side, while the machines are being made. Although, I think our learning curve is going to steepen when the machines get here, so I'll probably have more questions than answers in the short term. It's exciting to see so much interest in the Vancouver area! Once the workspace is operational, we anticipate educational opportunities, collaborations, and eventually employment opportunities, if all goes well. If you want to follow our progress, come find us on Facebook, Instagram, &/or Twitter (FCSustainables). If you want to follow what problems we're having (and how you might be able to help), you'll find us here, on Discord. We're thrilled to be joining you all, and the Precious Plastic movement!!

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Amazing! Congratulations, I'm fabricating my sheet press in NS as we speak.

Right on! And right back at ya: congrats! Interesting you have a plastic fabrication background already. I only first melted hdpe this summer..!

dannyp

Does anyone know if the cities still recycle in Ohio? Many people are saying there is no more recycling at least in Cleveland and both regular and recyclable trash gets dumped into the same pile -- that's because China had stopped importing a lot of the recyclable trash. Does anyone have any data on this? I keep recycling, but I want to know how futile my attempts are..

I live in Cleveland. The issue here is they aren't separating trash from recycling. I've literally watched them pick both up in the same truck before the recycling contract expired. Cleveland is the only city in Cuyahoga County having issues, and it's because of the politicians. Has nothing to do with China.

Yeah source seperation makes life way easier, and SHOULD make plants cheaper?

11:43 PM

I was reading up on this a while back:

11:43 PM

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Materials_recovery_facility

Materials recovery facility

A materials recovery facility, materials reclamation facility, materials recycling facility or Multi re-use facility (MRF, pronounced "murf") is a specialized plant that receives, separates and prepares recyclable materials for marketing to end-user manufacturers. Generally, there are two different types: clean and dirty materials recovery facil...

11:43 PM

I wonder if it has to due with landfil contracts?

11:44 PM

Because a PILE of the waste is organic matter, so source seperated organics, then if you remove all the metal, and most of the paper/plastic you only have wrappers and other "non-recyclables" remaining really

FYI all, pricing for recycled HDPE and PP from a industrial recyclers is NZD $1.50 kg or $0.68lb

New One Army member here. Working on a plan to start a mix shop.

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Welcome on in @MrAwesome

3:46 PM

To anyone out there: Are there any sheet press machines being sold in NA or open source plans for a sheet press machine in imperial?

tom and michael built a 1.2 x 2.4m sheetpress in bend, oregon earlier this year https://www.instagram.com/p/CC_S6fghNU3/

8:08 PM

Tbh I don't know who Tom or Michael are. Just copyed this message over

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Curious if folx are aware of this and what it might mean for PP? Apparently there’s a good chance it’ll be addressed this session

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2:26 AM

https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/5845?s=1&r=84

H.R.5845 - 116th Congress (2019-2020): Break Free From Plastic Poll...

Summary of H.R.5845 - 116th Congress (2019-2020): Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act of 2020

Hey all, has anyone here built the extrusion pro machine? I have a couple questions about sourcing parts in North America if anyone can help. Particularly looking for the band heaters and clip bushing

@Lojan we are in the process of building the extrusion pro. We did buy the heaters for the manual extruder some time ago, not sure if they are the same. Thomas.net is usually a great source to find local parts, although it is unlikely any of these are manufactured in the US. https://www.thomasnet.com/products/band-heaters-37450400-1.html - do you have a local supplier for the injection screw? I prefer to get North American if possible, for shipping reasons alone...

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How do you know if the plastic you collected has fire retardants in it? Ie, a toy plastic car. Does that make the plastic more toxic? I think these cars are mostly HDPE.

Mirco (CANADA, ON)

@Lojan we are in the process of building the extrusion pro. We did buy the heaters for the manual extruder some time ago, not sure if they are the same. Thomas.net is usually a great source to find local parts, although it is unlikely any of these are manufactured in the US. https://www.thomasnet.com/products/band-heaters-37450400-1.html - do you have a local supplier for the injection screw? I prefer to get North American if possible, for shipping reasons alone...

Thank you, I’ll check them out! We ordered ours from robot digg which is located in Shanghai . They sell a 30mm screw for precious plastics projects with a couple options for the barrel. Yeah shipping was not too great but it cost a lot less that it would to get it custom machined locally

6:24 AM

I’m Canadian too but in Sk. The shipping was $80 freight for us. Edit: for screw and barrel (edited)

@Lojan ok, great! We are in the process of going through the different designs and find the right type matching the pro design. We are also attempting to make one in house.

MJHauserman

I live in Cleveland. The issue here is they aren't separating trash from recycling. I've literally watched them pick both up in the same truck before the recycling contract expired. Cleveland is the only city in Cuyahoga County having issues, and it's because of the politicians. Has nothing to do with China.

thanks for replying. What about Rumpke recycling containers? I reached out to them and they told me they were still recycling. However, they don't take plastic bags. How do you recycle?

Hello everyone! I am looking for a sheet supplier in or near New York City. Looking to buy some thick hdpe sheets for molding into furniture. Look forward to hearing from you!

Hi, very new member of the One Army community here in San Diego, CA. Currently working on a plan to convert a sprinter van into a workspace with a shredder and injection machine to run off solar panels/battery bank. Any and all input is welcome!

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Learned about the community and precious plastic about two weeks ago, last week a buddy and I started playing around brain storming, this week I'm actively recruiting through my social network and researching and planning. Currently live in New Mexico (US), but will be moving to Nebraska here soon to pursue free higher education and around another network of people.

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Hey everyone! I have an idea to try to recycle some of the plastic that is currently going into landfills in the north. It's hard enough to get supplies into some of the northern communities, let alone take anything out again. But maybe turning some plastic into bricks might make some of the trash more useful. So I have a lot to learn!

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Plastic Paradigm

To anyone out there: Are there any sheet press machines being sold in NA or open source plans for a sheet press machine in imperial?

Thanks

@LadyAanya where is "the North"

Col Lindemuth

Hello everyone! I am looking for a sheet supplier in or near New York City. Looking to buy some thick hdpe sheets for molding into furniture. Look forward to hearing from you!

Hi! I'm also looking for a supplier in or around NY. Would you mind sharing any intel you come accross? Thanks!

Mirco (CANADA, ON)

@LadyAanya where is "the North"

I am also curious about this

Sounds to me like Northern Canada.

3:44 AM

Hello we need you in our discord @LadyAanya

Mirco (CANADA, ON)

@LadyAanya where is "the North"

Well, I live in the pacific Northwest, but 'the north' that I'm thinking of is Baffin Island. I have friends who live there.

Mirco (CANADA, ON)

Hello we need you in our discord @LadyAanya

Sorry to take so long to satisfy the curiosity! I have a weird work schedule :p

LadyAanya

Well, I live in the pacific Northwest, but 'the north' that I'm thinking of is Baffin Island. I have friends who live there.

What part of the PNW?

Cmjstealth

What part of the PNW?

Im outside Vancouver. :). At some point here I'll be mobile though... among other projects I am converting a schoolbus into an RV to live in :)

LadyAanya

Im outside Vancouver. :). At some point here I'll be mobile though... among other projects I am converting a schoolbus into an RV to live in :)

thats awesome i wanna see pics when its done!

Recycler1

thats awesome i wanna see pics when its done!

For sure! Who knows, maybe I can use some recycled plastic in construction too :p

I'm also tentatively planning to build out a travel van this spring/summer. Also wondered if there are PP products that could be designed for the vanlife community. Would be fun to compare notes down the line.

MJHauserman

I live in Cleveland. The issue here is they aren't separating trash from recycling. I've literally watched them pick both up in the same truck before the recycling contract expired. Cleveland is the only city in Cuyahoga County having issues, and it's because of the politicians. Has nothing to do with China.

I am also from cleveland! after the huge recycling scandal they had late last year i noticed almost every mall in NE ohio does not recycle and almost every other in person store because the cities dont offer it

bernothp

I am also from cleveland! after the huge recycling scandal they had late last year i noticed almost every mall in NE ohio does not recycle and almost every other in person store because the cities dont offer it

Don't think they ever did provide recycling for any of them. They all have only dumpsters and grease bins from what I've noticed in my experiences.

MJHauserman

Don't think they ever did provide recycling for any of them. They all have only dumpsters and grease bins from what I've noticed in my experiences.

ya that sucks alot cuz theres like a crisis going on

Sounds awesome @Recycler1! Eventually would love to do something similar for mobile collection/education here. I know there have been some conversion units out there.

Plastic Paradigm

Sounds awesome @Recycler1! Eventually would love to do something similar for mobile collection/education here. I know there have been some conversion units out there.

where is here?

Recycler1

where is here?

I’m located in the US in Wisconsin

Hey guys I'm new here is there any precious plastic people in philly?

Is anyone extruding more than 10kg/22lb a week with a V3 or V4 extruder and making money from selling an end product? I'm keen to get a feel for a break even point

Original message was deleted or could not be loaded.

This link isn't working for me

@benjamin try this one...there are several us members on our server. I will try to create another invite for you.

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Original message was deleted or could not be loaded.

Synchronistic glitch: I was feeling ignored so I jumped to conclusions. I like the non-hierarchical spirit of One Army, and I am here just to learn, share, & connect. There's another agenda on the Precious Plastic Canada server & I'm not going to be part of it.

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Well and I thought we Canadians stick together? We do have a slightly different agenda - trying to create an environment where the PP Universe Fabric we create has entities which are financially supported and then profitable so we can maximize the amount of plastic being recycled in the end and we are in the process of finding the right way to do this, and it is not easy. You have been on our server for less than 2 weeks and not ignored... Maybe you need to look at all this more holistically. We are supporting Patrion here and will support the Patrion much further upon our successful fundraising campaigns and sales of machines etc. Anyway I wish you best of luck in your business ventures. Let me know when you need some support or technical advice...

Hi guys ! A family from Quebec, Canada here. We are dreaming of having our own extrusion and injection machines one day ! Hope to meet some linke-minded locals one day too !

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benjamin

Hey guys I'm new here is there any precious plastic people in philly?

There is a small (and rather inactive) Philadelphia community. The Pandemic has really caused us to stop organizing. Send an email to preciousplasticphilly@gmail.com to get involved. (edited)

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How many shops in america are self sufficient? I have an opportunity to get a free education if I leave where I'm currently at, live in another state for a year to qualify, then two years I'll finish my undergrad. But a friend of mine is willing to let me live on their property and start a shop there. Should I go for the degree or would it be worthwhile to start right away?

a-bunch-of-baby-ducks

How many shops in america are self sufficient? I have an opportunity to get a free education if I leave where I'm currently at, live in another state for a year to qualify, then two years I'll finish my undergrad. But a friend of mine is willing to let me live on their property and start a shop there. Should I go for the degree or would it be worthwhile to start right away?

that's something big that you should think about for awhile. I am currently in college, but I like the idea of having a precious plastics business here in the USA.

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I think I’m the US, the potential is here... just the network is disorganized

10:56 PM

Plus having a solid commuted group of people willing to dedicate a lot of work for little to not money for a bit is hard to find... but that’s a risk with any worth while business adventure I say. We just have the added plus of helping the environment!

10:57 PM

University won’t go any where right?

10:57 PM

But it ultimately is a big decision... exciting but big

and both have exciting prospects

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Hello anyone here from Toronto?

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Darn near, Newmarket...

Hey guys, Just found out about Precious Plastics. Very impressed with the website and the mission! I have been looking for a way to convert used plastics to products. More as a personal mission. I am from the emergency vehicles and equipment industry for both municipally and provincially. I design fire apparatus as a full time profession, but also invent emergency products on the side. I have a mission to go from polypropylene water tanks to recycled tanks that offer fire suppression, flood mitigation, and potable water needs. I have a machine shop I can use and also an aluminum MFG. facility to create the machines. I was wondering if anyone in Ontario have these machines so I can have a good look? I am mainly interested in the flat sheet design at the moment but would be open to seeing another. Also curious if anyone has success on collection days and how clean the raw materials show up. How do you inform the public? Cheers!

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I’ve been contacted by a student at George Brown College in Toronto and they are looking to experiment with recycled plastic sheets for Prosthetic/Orthotic work. They mostly use PE, PP, and COPP and usually around 1/4 inch thick but other sizes and materials could be used. Anyone at the point of being able to produce sheets for them to experiment with? If so let me know and I’ll put you in touch with them. Thank you

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Fireforce

Hey guys, Just found out about Precious Plastics. Very impressed with the website and the mission! I have been looking for a way to convert used plastics to products. More as a personal mission. I am from the emergency vehicles and equipment industry for both municipally and provincially. I design fire apparatus as a full time profession, but also invent emergency products on the side. I have a mission to go from polypropylene water tanks to recycled tanks that offer fire suppression, flood mitigation, and potable water needs. I have a machine shop I can use and also an aluminum MFG. facility to create the machines. I was wondering if anyone in Ontario have these machines so I can have a good look? I am mainly interested in the flat sheet design at the moment but would be open to seeing another. Also curious if anyone has success on collection days and how clean the raw materials show up. How do you inform the public? Cheers!

That sounds very interesting! I have an injection machine and a basic shredder so I’m not sure that will help you out at all. As for collection, I’ve partnered with a local elementary school to bring in plastic that does not get recycled by our local solid waste authority and beyond that I have local businesses put plastic aside for me. The degree of cleanliness varies drastically from the use of the products and who I’m collecting from. It’s been mostly by word of mouth and social media.

Nicolas Lamoureux (PPYQG)

That sounds very interesting! I have an injection machine and a basic shredder so I’m not sure that will help you out at all. As for collection, I’ve partnered with a local elementary school to bring in plastic that does not get recycled by our local solid waste authority and beyond that I have local businesses put plastic aside for me. The degree of cleanliness varies drastically from the use of the products and who I’m collecting from. It’s been mostly by word of mouth and social media.

Thanks Nicolas. Really appreciate your quick response. Maybe we can have a call to understand what you do and create some synergies here. I am all ears in learning how to scale this. I have to tel you, I have big thoughts on this and may overwhelm, but I am certain you would get the picture. I am near Ottawa and have a business out of Vancouver as well. (edited)

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Hey all! Where's the Arizona gang?✌️

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Mirco (CANADA, ON)

Darn near, Newmarket...

We're setting up a community point / collection point this spring, would you have any advice?

Where are you located?

Nicolas Lamoureux (PPYQG)

I’ve been contacted by a student at George Brown College in Toronto and they are looking to experiment with recycled plastic sheets for Prosthetic/Orthotic work. They mostly use PE, PP, and COPP and usually around 1/4 inch thick but other sizes and materials could be used. Anyone at the point of being able to produce sheets for them to experiment with? If so let me know and I’ll put you in touch with them. Thank you

What size sheets are they looking for? We can produce small ones at the moment, and I know a sheetpress is being built in Montreal.

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elizabeth

What size sheets are they looking for? We can produce small ones at the moment, and I know a sheetpress is being built in Montreal.

Hi Elizabeth, awesome!!! From her email she said “In our program, we mostly use PE, PP, and COPP, usually under ¼ inch thick. We could definitely make use of any size sheet, whatever someone is capable of producing.” She also said that even if she couldn’t use them for this semester that they would be interested at the college to try this out in following semesters. Could I send her your contact information?

Hey everyone I’m new here. I am from Winnipeg, Canada. Wanting to get a little shop set up here to start recycling plastic ASAP have some really good ideas

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Hello!

Hello from Florida! I am wondering if there are anyone on this platform near me, that happens to have or be interested in collaboration on precious plastics machines?! I am looking to partner up plastics with fungi in a fun way.

Fireforce

Thanks Nicolas. Really appreciate your quick response. Maybe we can have a call to understand what you do and create some synergies here. I am all ears in learning how to scale this. I have to tel you, I have big thoughts on this and may overwhelm, but I am certain you would get the picture. I am near Ottawa and have a business out of Vancouver as well. (edited)

I’d like to connect with you if possible as well; I think the business I’m trying to start in Texas is almost exactly what you’ve got going over there

YvonneArias

Hey all! Where's the Arizona gang?✌️

I'm in Tempe and looking for help on a project over the summer

Any suppliers of items to build the Pro Extrusion machine in North America

mxspxs91

Hello from Florida! I am wondering if there are anyone on this platform near me, that happens to have or be interested in collaboration on precious plastics machines?! I am looking to partner up plastics with fungi in a fun way.

There’s a few people I know of in Florida, I’ve seen them active on Precious Plastic USA fb group.

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FullCycle_Jeff (BC)

Synchronistic glitch: I was feeling ignored so I jumped to conclusions. I like the non-hierarchical spirit of One Army, and I am here just to learn, share, & connect. There's another agenda on the Precious Plastic Canada server & I'm not going to be part of it.

Hello fellow Canadian! I literally just joined this server and I'm pretty new to PP in general. Could you please elaborate on this agenda in the Canadian server if you don't mind?

@mxspxs91 I'm in north florida (jacksonville-ish)

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Hi everyone! My name is Ishveer and I'm working on a sustainable skin-care company, based in Toronto Canada. It's been particularly challenging for me to find sustainable bottle options that meet my low MOQ (500) and was wondering if there was anyone in the community that had any suggestions? Thank you so much in advance ❤️

@ish It doesn't always work but I've sometimes had luck negotiating with manufacturers larger quantities (their minimum), then asking for samples (100~) in the meantime. They are sometimes ok with doing low sample quantities, and you can judge demand at that quantity before committing to a large quantity. You don't have to actually go through with the large quantity if things don't work out. I've done that with no problem.

Anybody involved here in the Northeast USA? Looking to start a collection point in Mass in the near future, and I'd like to send plastic to a shredder that is relatively close! Thanks

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anyone from calgary?

Hello @Ezz49 ! I am in MD, also curious about starting something here. I am at the very beginning, but would love to build a mix workspace. I was also wondering if anyone had any luck with grants? Any ideas of where to go for some startup funding?

ljrichey

Hello @Ezz49 ! I am in MD, also curious about starting something here. I am at the very beginning, but would love to build a mix workspace. I was also wondering if anyone had any luck with grants? Any ideas of where to go for some startup funding?

Awesome!! Let's stay in touch!!

I am getting ready to retire from the military and found the precious plastics community trying to figure out how to take care of my own recycling after seeing the pathetic recycling centers in the many places I have lived. Is there anyone near Kentucky? I am going to be building a shredder and sheet press but would like to find anyone in the US also needing to buy raw material. Thank you in advance!

YvonneArias

Hey all! Where's the Arizona gang?✌️

I’m part of a group at ASU. I want to start one outside of the university as well

AMaj7

I'm in Tempe and looking for help on a project over the summer

@TEglen and I are part of PPASU

I am getting ready to retire from the military and found the precious plastics community trying to figure out how to take care of my own recycling after seeing the pathetic recycling centers in the many places I have lived. Is there anyone near Kentucky? I am going to be building a shredder and sheet press but would like to find anyone in the US also needing to buy raw material. Thank you in advance!

@Bennett i live in Ky and am building machines as well

Be great to hear some thoughts on the Texas project. Getting closer to mine

hi! i recently was asked to give a catalog of the furnitures we are making out of tires, And i would like to know if some one here have created one for your PP products that i could base on to create my own.

@drwoo im in Mississauga

@Ezz49 Hey there, I'm Manny, from RI. I am looking to start a workspace (from scratch). I have some tool, machine parts that can be modified and lots of ideas (tonnes of them). What do you do currently?

Phil

Hello from London Ontario! It appears that I'm in a bit of a Precious Plastics deadzone... Looking to connect with other like-minded individuals and potentially setup a Community Point to start growing the idea in this region. I'm just in the research phase, started down this rabbit hole when looking into things I can do with wasted material from 3d printing. (edited)

Hello! I am also in the London area and seemed to be in the same boat you were when you made this post. Shoot me a DM.

MystroPolymeric

@Ezz49 Hey there, I'm Manny, from RI. I am looking to start a workspace (from scratch). I have some tool, machine parts that can be modified and lots of ideas (tonnes of them). What do you do currently?

Hey Manny! Awesome to hear you are looking to start a workspace! I am planning on starting a collection point so I'd love to send stuff your way if you've got a shredder! Still in the planning phase of things but I'd like to make this a reality! What do you mean by what do I do currently?

YvonneArias

Hey all! Where's the Arizona gang?✌️

we're in the AZ channel!

but nobody has joined us - come on over

TEglen

we're in the AZ channel!

but nobody has joined us - come on over

Hey I'm also AZ. I'm not seeing our channel but I'd love to jump in.

MBrady

@TEglen and I are part of PPASU

Hey I'm an ASU Alumni still in AZ!

Daisu

Hey I'm an ASU Alumni still in AZ!

Great! @TEglen and I are part of PP@ASU. Reach out to Tyler and he can fill you in on what we’ve got planned for the future

Blackout

@TolietSlave I've been looking into these machines as well. I believe this a sort of oven + mixer combined in 1 big machine. Looks complicated to make at home but perhaps it could be a cool project for the PP team to work on for the next version (btw: you can find a playlist full of videos of these machines in the Dave Hakkens youtube channel. It's a liked playlist, not a playlist he made himself). There is also a process in which you mix sand with plastic and insert it in a big extrusion machine. The final result looks like kinetic sand/cement but you can also make amazing things with that. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8zBwvHkwfs

Hey, is it possible to make these machine that (mix sand with plastic) with the plans of Precious Plastic? Or does it require special skills?

$G-schmoney-Mami$

Hey, is it possible to make these machine that (mix sand with plastic) with the plans of Precious Plastic? Or does it require special skills?

None of the precious plastic machines was specifically made to mix sand and plastic. From what I've seen, those plastic/sand machines are essentially just a large extruder machine. If you already had an extruder, you could make several tests by adding small quantities of sand into the mix but that 1) could jam or harm the machine and 2) the outcome probably wouldn' be great considering that you usually want to fill big molds with plastic sand and the PP extruder is meant for things like fillament. (edited)

Blackout

None of the precious plastic machines was specifically made to mix sand and plastic. From what I've seen, those plastic/sand machines are essentially just a large extruder machine. If you already had an extruder, you could make several tests by adding small quantities of sand into the mix but that 1) could jam or harm the machine and 2) the outcome probably wouldn' be great considering that you usually want to fill big molds with plastic sand and the PP extruder is meant for things like fillament. (edited)

Thank you for your answer. I really appreciate it ! I was interested in making bricks for houses with that mix. So I guess I will have to look for a particular machine or to look for a chemist who can help me with the mix

Hi everyone, I am part of a business incubator program at my highschool. We are making PP filament out of Recycled super sacks. Feel free to fill out this questionnaire! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1jiqog03v--e9-O1QLO8n1F75AyGMrjllRInLBa4d7JA/edit

FYDER Questionnaire

Product Development Survey

Hey @Alyx._.cos I have a question, how are you processing the super sacks in filament? I have a good amount of pp scale I refuse to throw away!!!

@$G-schmoney-Mami$ Hey I have found online, companies that mix plastic with cement to make light weight wall and roof panels... Message me for some of my research info. (edited)

MystroPolymeric

Hey @Alyx._.cos I have a question, how are you processing the super sacks in filament? I have a good amount of pp scale I refuse to throw away!!!

We either shred or cut the sack and feed it through an extruder, We don’t have an air tract yet but we are building one tomorrow

Hello @here I’m from Colorado.

6:00 AM

Anyone in Colorado?

$G-schmoney-Mami$

Hey, is it possible to make these machine that (mix sand with plastic) with the plans of Precious Plastic? Or does it require special skills?

Hey, looking over the plans for the sheet press, I imagine mix designs of sand into a sheet... But depending on the amount of sand one may want to finish the sheet with a sealer or epoxy and then use it's as wall art

just a concept!

Hey, where are the SF Bay Area crews at? Looking to plug in and connect. Is there a specific channel or group in this workspace?

There is a separate U.S. server that has the states as different channels if you want to join that I can add the invite

Liri (They/He)

There is a separate U.S. server that has the states as different channels if you want to join that I can add the invite

add me as well please!

https://discord.gg/URgsbvAZ

4:46 AM

@drwoo @delacampa ^

thanks!

Is anyone here in the Las Vegas area?

I'm pretty sure there's a pin on the map of a mix workspace in Las Vegas.

Liri (They/He)

I'm pretty sure there's a pin on the map of a mix workspace in Las Vegas.

Yes thanks. I called and they're not active anymore

@royaltyartfan oh that sucks sorry.. maybe you can ask someone on the U.S. server if they want to start something.

@Alyx._.cos California Nut industry has lots of Ssacks- how can we send them into recycling streams?

royaltyartfan

Is anyone here in the Las Vegas area?

good crazy, headed to vegas in a few months!!!!

2:50 AM

Hi plastic friends! North american nomad here. I just did an artist residency here in aruba, where I learned to shred, melt and make sheets from PET, and wow are they amazing. I carved the sheets with a shapeoko into jewlelry and lamps. Seems like this is not done in the USA, please link me if anyone knows someone who is producing them activly. PET = plastic bottle Shredder from staples, toaster over, cooling bath, and that a plastic party of stained glass looking glory. Whats up plastic fam? Good maker spaces? I am active in Detroit / and am headed out to vegas in a few months. Let's connect plastic fam. My mind is blown with possibilities

Good afternoon to everyone.. Does anyone know any of the biggest buyers of post consumer recycled materials in NA? I'm planning on getting a good amount of plastic scrap and I'd like to know who might be interested in buying it.

I talked to the guys at https://www.blackrockplastics.com/ but they wouldn't give me any pricing unti I had at least 20k pounds of processed plastic ready to ship.

Blackrock Plastics, LLC | Post Industrial Plastics | NC Plastics Bu...

Blackrock Plastics, LLC specializes in the buying & selling of all post industrial plastics. Located in North Carolina, Indiana, Michigan or Illinois? Call (843) 410-0326 to learn more about buying/selling today!

Def1ant1

I talked to the guys at https://www.blackrockplastics.com/ but they wouldn't give me any pricing unti I had at least 20k pounds of processed plastic ready to ship.

Did they have a preference on what form they would take the plastics? Would they accept cleaned and sorted materials without any grinding or shredding or pelletizing? (I am certain that's not a word lol) (edited)

I hope it's a word, I use it! lol Shoot them a message on the chat they have, the CEO responded to me when I hit them up. I believe they can find a buyer for everything, as long as its sorted.

kt

hey there, anyone in Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, or Pennsylvania? I'm in far Western Maryland, have been dreaming of getting this started for years and years, and this fall I think I'll be able to start shredding and sorting! Looking to connect with any builders and makers in the local area

Hey! Im in VA getting something similar started. How are you shredding?

Phil

Hello from London Ontario! It appears that I'm in a bit of a Precious Plastics deadzone... Looking to connect with other like-minded individuals and potentially setup a Community Point to start growing the idea in this region. I'm just in the research phase, started down this rabbit hole when looking into things I can do with wasted material from 3d printing. (edited)

Hi @Phil, I'm in NW2 area and I'm looking for people who could start a Community Point. Please, let me know in with path you are with it. We may can have a chat to discuss about it.

https://instagram.com/stories/ecothon2021/2528632388599581136?igshid=1orzexufelk7n

5:56 PM

Check out ecothon2021 at ecothon.org and share with any teenagers that can benefit from participating in this event.

guru

Did they have a preference on what form they would take the plastics? Would they accept cleaned and sorted materials without any grinding or shredding or pelletizing? (I am certain that's not a word lol) (edited)

Hello @guru the first thing I see on their site is "post industrial waste" so I'm guessing materials from a factory or construction business? I have sent them info asking about PP FIBC (polypropylene super sacks) ... They are SUP for shipping and get discarded in not recycled. I'll post how that goes.

That's about 40lbs/less then 20kg. (edited)

And so Blackrock Plastic is looking for full trailer's of plastic to buy. Ready to load into a truck, I did get some info on shipping rates because of my location tho

I was also told they are looking for 44k lbs?

(edited)

lumina

Hi plastic friends! North american nomad here. I just did an artist residency here in aruba, where I learned to shred, melt and make sheets from PET, and wow are they amazing. I carved the sheets with a shapeoko into jewlelry and lamps. Seems like this is not done in the USA, please link me if anyone knows someone who is producing them activly. PET = plastic bottle Shredder from staples, toaster over, cooling bath, and that a plastic party of stained glass looking glory. Whats up plastic fam? Good maker spaces? I am active in Detroit / and am headed out to vegas in a few months. Let's connect plastic fam. My mind is blown with possibilities

Hey @lumina I have been experimenting with PP/PET at home with my toaster over. I am going for a clear, black, white marble look. I don't have a work space yet but I'm getting the hang of melting and mixing. I'm in RI. (edited)

hi all

5:35 PM

any one from North Carolina?

5:35 PM

We just ordered the shredder kit from capi2011

5:36 PM

for shredder v2.1

5:36 PM

my next struggle is to find the right AC motor

5:36 PM

any pointers will be greatly appreciate

5:36 PM

*appreciated

ariesmakers

hi all

Where are you located in NC? There's also this channel specifically for NC: https://discord.gg/zv8k7U8D

MystroPolymeric

And so Blackrock Plastic is looking for full trailer's of plastic to buy. Ready to load into a truck, I did get some info on shipping rates because of my location tho

I was also told they are looking for 44k lbs?

(edited)

Yeah, I had similar discussions. I'm lucky that I'm not far from major shipping ports or the main rail line, but it'll be a while before I have 44k lbs of anything for them.

if anyone who has built their shredder in the US, can share some color on the type of AC motor and gear they have used and where they have obtained them from?

1:36 AM

many many thanks

v2.1

Hey @ariesmakers we've put together a parts list for the V4, so it won't give you exact models, but it will show you suppliers we are using. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1qSNUukWd7m4Fu_FIUrrukIoTWbmztkehp8v1GCE4RR8/edit?usp=sharing

PP USA part list

Shredder How to add this sheet! 1. Add a new row for each item. [right click on the column index and click "insert one below"] 2. Add your name to the first column [and CA or US in brackets to denote your location], followed by the product Id and any other pertinant specifications. 3. Provide l...

9:39 PM

and we can help verify models that would fit the 2.1 reqs

thanks Tyler! Deadpool already provided the excel file. This is great and very helpful

10:01 PM

thank you both

Who builds extrusion and plasti shredders in the US?

Anyone from Pennsylvania more specifically central pa?

DrizzyKing

Who builds extrusion and plasti shredders in the US?

I am looking at shredders too.

I have been looking at plastic shredders in general. There are many on Ebay etc. I am not into building my own. Does anyone know why they are not used by the PP community ? For example I found this, I want it for HDPE and PP, does anyone know whether this would do the job ? https://www.ebay.com/itm/Three-phase-220V-5-5KW-Plastic-Shredder-plastic-bottle-crusher-plastic-granulat/254891599221?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908105057%26meid%3D281fcdca45a043a893c12b9007ce1167%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D3%26mehot%3Dnone%26sd%3D402753550690%26itm%3D254891599221%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2380057&_trksid=p2380057.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3A141ae5dc-8c19-11eb-b561-ce373c10d72e%7Cparentrq%3A60d848941780a4d4e6565406ffb0e1e7%7Ciid%3A1

Three-phase 220V 5.5KW Plastic Shredder plastic bottle crusher plas...

300 type Plastic Shredder 220v 5.5kw. 1 300 type Plastic Shredder 220v 5.5kw（290052）. Knife chamber. As the heart of the device, the motor has stable performance, minimal failure rate and long life.

Joblin#9607

Where are you located in NC? There's also this channel specifically for NC: https://discord.gg/zv8k7U8D

Invite does not work

lumina

Hi plastic friends! North american nomad here. I just did an artist residency here in aruba, where I learned to shred, melt and make sheets from PET, and wow are they amazing. I carved the sheets with a shapeoko into jewlelry and lamps. Seems like this is not done in the USA, please link me if anyone knows someone who is producing them activly. PET = plastic bottle Shredder from staples, toaster over, cooling bath, and that a plastic party of stained glass looking glory. Whats up plastic fam? Good maker spaces? I am active in Detroit / and am headed out to vegas in a few months. Let's connect plastic fam. My mind is blown with possibilities

Stay tuned, we will soon be opening a plastic maker space in Charlotte NC

guru

Good afternoon to everyone.. Does anyone know any of the biggest buyers of post consumer recycled materials in NA? I'm planning on getting a good amount of plastic scrap and I'd like to know who might be interested in buying it.

If it is clean and sorted into either HDPE or PP, then we would be interested in NC

Inspired Plastics

If it is clean and sorted into either HDPE or PP, then we would be interested in NC

I will send you a DM!

DrizzyKing

Who builds extrusion and plasti shredders in the US?

@CitSciWorkshop

Hi there - I'm Andrew from Dallas, TX. I can't believe I only just found this One Army community... I'm excited to be here! If you're in the DFW area, feel free to reach out... I'd love to connect!

Hi, just joined PP. I'm located in Atlanta, Ga. Wondering if there are any local servers or groups I should join.

Hello All, Happy to seeing you all. Who are passionate to change current situation of climate change. We at Recosolution providing service for machines set ups as well customised machines also as per your requirement. You can check in PP bazar also. Dm me if you have any queries related to machines and it's operations.

A friend is looking to buy 1mx1mm 2-3mm thick sheets in the US, there are none on the Bazar, if anyone knows anyone who can get/make them then please DM me

Super excited to see everyone so passionate about this. Is anyone else here from Austin, Texas? My colleagues and I are looking into setting something up like this in Austin. PM me!

I'm raising $1,000.00 until 04/25/2021 for help with the environment. Help now: https://paypal.me/pools/c/8y43iecjfl. If you have $1 and a PayPal account you could help save the world...

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Liri (They/He)

There is a separate U.S. server that has the states as different channels if you want to join that I can add the invite

Hi Liri, can you please send a new invite to the US discord? Thank you!

@Liri (They/He) Hi where can I get an invite to the US server? Thanks In Advance!

Oh yeah sure sorry I didn't see this @Lawris @Deleted User

1:20 AM

https://discord.gg/EVBjEUxS

Thank You!

Hi Everyone, am planning to do the same but 2 hours near Cancun, Mexico. place would be in Valladolid, yucatan, Mexico. if anyone is interested also. will keep learning from here.

11:58 PM

@andy_iiiiv interesting

Liri (They/He)

Oh yeah sure sorry I didn't see this @Lawris @Deleted User

Heya, would you mind sending the link again?

yeah for sure!

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6:46 PM

https://discord.gg/b7kjHrf4 @eric_OZ

Juliachansen

@savingcristian @jlowther hello, I'm in downtown Boston! Looking into how the makerspace where I work can become part of this. We have a lot of PLA scraps from 3D printing and acrylic from laser cutting...

I am in boston!

Hello y'all! Looking for a precious plastic connection in the Philly area! Anyone on here?

Hi @Simona I'm not in Philly but you can do 2 things; you could check the precious plastic map and look in your area for any ongoing work spaces/community points etc. Or you can join the Precious Plastic USA server and ask people in the Pennsylvania channel

Thank you so much Liri!!

@Simona Yes of course! Feel free to @ me here or DM me if you need anything! I'm not a magician haha but I can try to help

(edited)

Anyone here near Vancouver (BC, Canada) ?

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Seattle

Hello, My name is Samantha and I am currently A Museum Exhibition Design Student at The University of the Arts. Currently, I am learning about design concepts and different sheet goods that are used in exhibition construction. I am passionate about sustainability and want to continue having this priority with my future designs. Does anyone know where I be able to acquire some small samples of different recycled/recyclable sheet goods?

1

Anyone here in NYC? I'm part of a new initiative here that's looking to source waste/recycled plastic. My employer told me to start looking for places to get these sources and I'm totally lost. Can anyone point me in the right direction?

Come join the New York State Discord! @bsher_nyu (edited)

8:15 PM

https://discord.gg/2k5SpuuB

Hello from Vancouver. I'm new to Precious Plastic. We have a record pressing company. Records are pressed using PVC. I have an extruder, but I'm looking for a second so I can make fancy mixed colour records. Do we know if there is anyone that supplies an extruder pro with a short turnaround?

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@Mirco (CANADA, ON) are you building extruders in Ontario?

@FullCycle_Jeff (BC) Jeff, do you have one of these extruder pro models in Richmond?

Stompy Mcstompsabunch

@Mirco (CANADA, ON) are you building extruders in Ontario?

Yes.

Andrea

Hi, just joined PP. I'm located in Atlanta, Ga. Wondering if there are any local servers or groups I should join.

And @Shaun_Regenbaum Hey there! I am based out of northern Forsyth County, Georgia. I'm planning on buying a shredder and extruder machine over the next year and start to build a plastics recycling business from there. What do you hope to do in the PP community? Perhaps there are ways we can collaborate. (edited)

north america includes mexico, right ?

H1F1

north america includes mexico, right ?

Yes!

my_precious_poly

Hey yall! Im trying to find a local place to buy a shredder. The overseas kits are spendy. Has anybody tried a heavy duty paper shredder by chance? I cant get in touch with Portlands center.

I just tore apart the Amazon basics one and it lasted for quite a while until I got too confident and tried to add a slightly oblong shape. It’s 200 dollars and if ur interested I can mark out where to cut the opening

Fixing to start a machine shop in indianapolis. Anyone want to collab?

Hi! I’m a designer in NYC and curious to learn more about plastic upcycling. @yaradeen I see you had a link to the NY discord?

https://discord.gg/56n4YqDZ

Alix

Hi! I’m a designer in NYC and curious to learn more about plastic upcycling. @yaradeen I see you had a link to the NY discord?

^

ariesmakers

https://discord.gg/56n4YqDZ

Thank you!

Gotta love that our symbol is a cheese burger.

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1

Is there an injector pro? I want to start injecting, but I want a plastic shot to do do larger products. I want a wider barrel with wider band heaters. Has anyone made one of these?

Hey all! I have started the process of making my plastic injection machine. I am trying to duplicate the one that PP makes. I have made my frame, and next is electronics. I have no idea where to start or what to order with these. Can anyone advice or talk with me further about this? I know I’m going to need PID, SSR, heating bands, thermocouple and some others. But I’m not sure what specs, brands and all of that to use

@Southpaw123 hi, where are you located? The parts can be found via the BOM list which is part of the project package

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Hey, can you DM me the link. Its invalid.

Hi, just saw Precious Plastic on hacker news, looks cool and being business minded, was curious if anyone has experience running a business that collects, shreds and sells plastics as a commodity, or what contributing to the local PP could yield as a business? this seems like a cool space to get into, and one that's generally good for the world. Would love to learn about other's experiences trying to do this in the US. FYI I'm based in the NYC / Tri state area. (edited)

Hi. I just joined. I'm in upstate New York and want to connect with other PP folks nearby. Could anyone send me an invite to the NY state discord?

JG

Hi. I just joined. I'm in upstate New York and want to connect with other PP folks nearby. Could anyone send me an invite to the NY state discord?

We don't have a Discord specific for states but we have channels for the states in the server. (edited)

ok thanks. can you point me to that channel?

yeah sure let me copy the invite real quick.

JG

ok thanks. can you point me to that channel?

https://discord.gg/gaTBSJfu

4:51 AM

There you go

brilliant. thank you very much!

Yes of course!

hello everyone! someone who can help me with a contact that sells plastic sheet press in florida please!!

X37Adventures

Good morning! I am an eco-artist in Kansas City, MO. I have been incredibly fortunate to be involved at ScrapsKC & get to learn & experiment with all the Precious Plastics program. Anyone else in the KC area?

Hi! I'm just getting into this but I live in north KC and am looking for collaborators!

Tristan

Hi! I'm just getting into this but I live in north KC and am looking for collaborators!

Wonderful! I would be happy to show you around the Plastics Program at ScrapsKC!

X37Adventures

Wonderful! I would be happy to show you around the Plastics Program at ScrapsKC!

neat! what is the best way to get in touch with you?

Hi everyone, my name is Leah, I'm located in the south eastern suburbs of Philly. I previously was the Director of Marketing at FinalStraw (reusable, collapsible straws) and I've since moved on to explore starting my own venture. I'm really looking forward to our PPPhilly virtual meetup at the end of the month but in the meantime wanted to put this out there... I'm starting a nonprofit that collects, recycles, and educates. Pretty much everything except tool, but that's not off the table! I'm looking for a like-minded people who could be a part of this with me because I can't do it alone. Please feel free to DM me, ideally I'm looking for people located in my area (and I'm cross-posting in the USA Discord, PA channel), but I'm always happy to connect!

Tristan

neat! what is the best way to get in touch with you?

Feel free to email me at x37adventures@gmail.com We will get something on the calendar!

n_sweep

Hey @Mosauce (and everyone else here) there is also a secondary PP server that breaks down the US by state - https://discord.gg/8EzC8g

Hello - it looks like that invite is no longer valid, but is there a way I could get access to that? It would be so helpful!!

Mirco (CANADA, ON)

@Southpaw123 hi, where are you located? The parts can be found via the BOM list which is part of the project package

Im in the US. Tennessee specifically. What is a BOM?

I am in Ontario Canada, about 15 hours? drive from you then.... BOM is the Bill of Materials, often associated with the CAD (Computer Aided Design) of the assembly. It is nested in the Precious Plastic Website, Precious Plastic.com where the current designs to share reside, look around. The BOM is usually in .pdf or Excel format. So even if you don t have a CAD system the .pdf`s make it feasible to view the design and the associated material list. (edited)

Tristan

Hi! I'm just getting into this but I live in north KC and am looking for collaborators!

I'm in KC as well! I too want to learn and experiment with the precious plastic program!

Hey there crew! I’m hoping to have a 15 minute call with someone running a shredder workshop and also someone running an extrusion or injection workspace. I’d like to join the community and I’d like some input from those experienced in the field. Thanks, Calvin (edited)

Hi there all! I write a blog on everyday sustainability, and I am very interested in this whole idea of grassroots plastic recycling. I'd love to chat briefly with anyone who is currently making and selling these type of self-made recycled plastic products in the United States. You would be featured on the Green and Grumpy website and social media and I would link to your online store if you have one. FYI, I get about 6500 visitors a month and growing. Feel free to to email me at info@greenandgrumpy.com.

Hello, I wanted to see if there is anyone in this community here in the U.S that does sheet press or knows of a contact for that. It would be taking multi-colored plastic flakes to create small tokens. Thank you

Anyone her in Texas?

7:26 AM

here*

Hi how is everybody I'm new

Just a note - we are having a discussion regarding the Precious Plastic map and its functionality, everyone`s input could be important. If you got a sec. take a look at #just-chatting and follow the threat. Feel free with constructive criticism, we are hoping for some changes to allow people to work together better and not have to ask where they are from (could this be done with some type of Discord integration or webhook?). Just Glance up at the last posts above, it is all location related questions and answers.... (edited)

Hello! New here, located in Indiana, USA. Interested in Precious Plastic, and a bit in fixing fashion as well. Just researching a ton and seeing if this is something I want to get involved with. So far I love the ideas and the community attitude. I know there are two locations in Indiana, not near me. It seems like they're both tied to universities. Not sure if that's more or less functional. If you're part of one of those spaces, feel free to reach out! I'm eager to learn and potentially dive in. (edited)

pacmanboy1124

Hi how is everybody I'm new

Hey, same. Where would you like to start?

Hello. I am interested in applying for a business grant in the United States, specifically Colorado. Does anyone have resources for this?

megtechnica

Hello. I am interested in applying for a business grant in the United States, specifically Colorado. Does anyone have resources for this?

perhaps go to the US Discord server to ask locals of they are familiar, I am sure someone will send you an invite...

megtechnica

Hello. I am interested in applying for a business grant in the United States, specifically Colorado. Does anyone have resources for this?

Here is an invite to the US server, in case you haven't received one yet. https://discord.gg/EubbKzgd Thanks for the suggestion, @Mirco (CANADA, ON) (edited)

CitSciWorkshop

Here is an invite to the US server, in case you haven't received one yet. https://discord.gg/EubbKzgd Thanks for the suggestion, @Mirco (CANADA, ON) (edited)

Is anyone here working with upcycled ocean plastic? I'm curious if anyone has shredded rope in the past too.

Hello everyone My name is Lisa) I came across with one of the OneArmy projects, namely #PreciousPlastic, almost from its very beginning (app. 5 years ago). At that time, I was just starting my undergraduate studies at the University of St. Petersburg, Russia and did not yet know how much my life and my perception of the would change in the nearest future. After 4 years of studying International Relations, I couldn't stop thinking that I was moving in the wrong direction. Already at the university, I began to spread the ideas of #zerowaste #minimalism and #sustainable_consumption. It has been a year since my graduation and it is almost a year now since I am a Sustainable Development Master student in Sweden, Uppsala. Just recently, I started sharing my experience on Instagram @gr.eenko. Every day spent here, surrounded by the same driven people and the world experts in the field, is defo one exceptional experience. I will be very grateful if you join my path, or just share it with someone who is the same sustainablu-inspired!) All have a good weekend and warm spring days))!!

Hey everyone! My school robotics team is working on a Shredder Pro for our school. We're from the United States, and we've found that it is much easier and much cheaper to buy materials made in the country. However, this means that we can only really buy materials in imperial measurements. Is there anyone here from the United States who has done the conversions already?

I recently moved from the US to Mexico (Penjamo, Guanajuato). Plastic, plastic...... everywhere. I just spent a few hours reviewing some of the material on PP website and Academy. I have some experience with managing recycling programs in hospitals, but that's about it. I am hoping that there are some people in MX with more experience, especially with making things from the recycled pellets. Also interested in 3D printing possibilities.

appa

Hey everyone! My school robotics team is working on a Shredder Pro for our school. We're from the United States, and we've found that it is much easier and much cheaper to buy materials made in the country. However, this means that we can only really buy materials in imperial measurements. Is there anyone here from the United States who has done the conversions already?

Hi there we have a box design that we laser cut in house with imperial material. Let me know if you're interested.

Zonko

Is anyone here working with upcycled ocean plastic? I'm curious if anyone has shredded rope in the past too.

I've dabbled a bit in ocean plastic, and have actually come up with a sorting method!

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Rai

I've dabbled a bit in ocean plastic, and have actually come up with a sorting method!

Hey Katla, sending you a DM now

Howdy all Elle here from Portland, OR anyone else working in town? Interested in plugging in!

Zonko

Is anyone here working with upcycled ocean plastic? I'm curious if anyone has shredded rope in the past too.

Hey, I was wondering also. I have a lot of plastic textile materials that would not work with the PP shredders, if you find or hear about a shredder that can process rope let me know...

MystroPolymeric

Hey, I was wondering also. I have a lot of plastic textile materials that would not work with the PP shredders, if you find or hear about a shredder that can process rope let me know...

I was talking to a ton of shredder wholesalers and manufacturers yesterday - the machines don't come cheap but there are 100% machines out there. The problem I'm having is a small scale solution when most machines are at a minimum (new) - $50k

Zonko

I was talking to a ton of shredder wholesalers and manufacturers yesterday - the machines don't come cheap but there are 100% machines out there. The problem I'm having is a small scale solution when most machines are at a minimum (new) - $50k

OK then, we can work together to find small scale solutions, my issue is finding a suitable/affordable workspace. Somewhat off subject I found an Amazing group called Crispina's Sticherhood Society. https://crispina.eco the group is dedicated to recycling clothing.

Sustainable Textile Crafting, Used Clothing Alchemy

Hello dear community ! I am looking for help with a project. I want to use a bicycle to operate the shredder v3. Is there any one who could help me finding out what parts I need to make sure it will work ? Thanks

@MapplePanda https://community.preciousplastic.com/how-to/build-a-bicycle-powered-shredder

https://www.preciousplastic.cl/1er-encuentro-precious-plastic-america-latina-y-el-caribe

A series of tools for the Precious Plastic community to collaborate around the world. Connect, share and meet each other to tackle plastic waste.

@Nicolas Lamoureux (PPYQG) you are my savior ! Thank you

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MapplePanda

@Nicolas Lamoureux (PPYQG) you are my savior ! Thank you

I really want to make one of these too. It’s a great way to do this.

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Anyone good with AutoCad ? Just to make the adjustment needed to fit my bike

eric_OZ

Hey everyone! Just found out about this community today. I'm from near the Denver area. Anyone else here from Colorado?

Send me a DM! twitter.com/DenverPrecious

Carla.G

Hey everyone! Finally joining the Discord world. My name is Carla and I'm in the process of relocating to Denver, CO and wanted to see if there was anyone over there from this world that would like to connect? In the process also of creating a space using one of the starter kits of PP. Let me know if you'd like to connect!!

Send me a DM! twitter.com/DenverPrecious

I'm just logging into PP discord for the first time, but I'm at a University in East TN looking on the Bazaar to find a builder or supplier for getting a Grinding Space set up for a Mechanical Engineering Senior Design Project starting in the Fall. Eventually looking toward Injection Molding. I've read the basic grinder schematics provided in the starter kit, and I've ordered the steel to build the frame. Thinking of getting a lift from Harbor Freight to use as the motor, but I'm concerned that the speed may be around 30 RPM instead of the recommended 70 RPM. Guidance/assistance is greatly appreciated.

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Hi all! We are from Montreal, Qc (Can). So we're trying to build the shredder pro and searching for a gear-motor. Is there any possibility that anyone had or could find the gear motor model described below (even used if in shape) having following specs :

Brand: SEW-Eurodrive motor
Power = 4-to-6 HP & able to hold a torque at 1200Nm
Might be new or used... (in good shape if possible)
Have the gear reductor (ratio between 70/1 to 100/1...)

Anyway, anyone be interested, let us know!

TY all!

@MystroPolymeric regarding your rope: how thick? If fairly thin, have you tried pressing it first in a sheet press? That approach works well for thin films (also hard to shred) so perhaps it is worth a try.

Ah. Not rope. But woven textile PP with nylon threads.

MilliganEngineer

I'm just logging into PP discord for the first time, but I'm at a University in East TN looking on the Bazaar to find a builder or supplier for getting a Grinding Space set up for a Mechanical Engineering Senior Design Project starting in the Fall. Eventually looking toward Injection Molding. I've read the basic grinder schematics provided in the starter kit, and I've ordered the steel to build the frame. Thinking of getting a lift from Harbor Freight to use as the motor, but I'm concerned that the speed may be around 30 RPM instead of the recommended 70 RPM. Guidance/assistance is greatly appreciated.

I recommend to also connect with the US or Canadian Discord Server. The drive train is critical for the shredder. Are you talking about the small shredder or the V4? For the Speed it is nice to have a Variable control. We are currently using the VFD to do our auto reverse, which you will see that it is vital to have a way of reversing the motor.

Hey everyone, my name is Natale and I'm interning for a company called Ridwell. We do home pick-ups of items that can't go in a regular curbside recycling bin. We currently operate in Western Washington (Seattle, Tacoma, Bellingham), Portland, and are starting the process of expanding to Denver. I help to organize the community partners that take the items we collect for responsible recycling or re-use. We're always looking for people doing unique projects who need a large number of random things like bottle caps or other hard to recycle plastics, so hit me up if you're in any of those areas and want to chat about ideas!

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Mirco (CANADA, ON)

I recommend to also connect with the US or Canadian Discord Server. The drive train is critical for the shredder. Are you talking about the small shredder or the V4? For the Speed it is nice to have a Variable control. We are currently using the VFD to do our auto reverse, which you will see that it is vital to have a way of reversing the motor.

Thanks, how would I go about connecting to the US or Canadian Discord Server? I'm starting with the small shredder. With how huge a problem waste reduction and mitigation is, I'm wading into the pool slowly. Thanks.

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Thank you

CitSciWorkshop

Here is an invite to the US server, in case you haven't received one yet. https://discord.gg/EubbKzgd Thanks for the suggestion, @Mirco (CANADA, ON) (edited)

Hey CitSci, could I get an invite to the US server? Thank you.

MilliganEngineer

Hey CitSci, could I get an invite to the US server? Thank you.

Here you go! https://discord.gg/eXfkXBcb

Hello, I'm in Illinois and trying to start a 3D printer waste recycling line for our college. Does anyone know of any local regulations or licenses that we need to do this activity?

Anyone selling plastic sheets in the US and willing to experiment with making a few thin ~1mm sheets for me? I'll obviously pay and can even supply the plastic if that helps even more.

Anyone interested in buying or receiving plastic? I got a tub filled with abs plastic.

Does anyone have the updated link for the Canadian or US discord? The links had expired. Thanks a bunch!

oatmealsunshine

Does anyone have the updated link for the Canadian or US discord? The links had expired. Thanks a bunch!

Here's the one for the US server! https://discord.gg/WpwuAU93 (edited)

Thanks!

Oh hey, is there still one for Canada? I'm brand new but am SUPER interested in setting something up in Toronto

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The Urban Tool Network

Oh hey, is there still one for Canada? I'm brand new but am SUPER interested in setting something up in Toronto

@Mirco (CANADA, ON)

By Toronto I mean the GTA, btw. I'm looking to get up a Tool Library in the area (hoping to post the big announcment soon) and I think this would fit wonderfully. Unfortuneately I'm not savvy in the industrial area yet (more scultping, wire, textiles, resin, wood, etc.) and would appreciate knowing if anyone is interested (especially those who know how to handle electricity safely!) I did notice there were 3 other places in Newmarket

The Urban Tool Network

By Toronto I mean the GTA, btw. I'm looking to get up a Tool Library in the area (hoping to post the big announcment soon) and I think this would fit wonderfully. Unfortuneately I'm not savvy in the industrial area yet (more scultping, wire, textiles, resin, wood, etc.) and would appreciate knowing if anyone is interested (especially those who know how to handle electricity safely!) I did notice there were 3 other places in Newmarket

That sounds awesome! I’m way down in Windsor area but that guy I tagged in the last post can send you an invite to the Canada server.

Sweet, thanks! Also dang, you're right up to the border!

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Yah I was hoping to team up with PP Detroit and get some cross-border collaborations going but that border has been closed for a very long time haha!

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Interesting! Maybe one day we'll collaborate on the cross-collaboration lol

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I really do want to learn how to do and build all this stuff.. but one of the main reasons I've noticed the need for a tool library is because I Don't have enough space to do all this stuff (or tools) lol. Egg meet chicken.

Yah that would be great! There’s a cool space in Windsor called Meta Makers that is a tool library and maker space (https://metamakers.org). They had the exact same issue and started that up as a non-profit. Definitely a great idea to get things going and build some community too.

Hey I'm new to the forum and looking for others in either the maker space arena or companies that focus on manufacturing with recycled plastics. You still active?

@DET_Hobbyist Always active - where are you operating out of?

Any one in Oregon?

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1st leaf melt

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Sharmi

I am at San Jose, California. This is an awesome project. I have reached PP after a long digging. If anyone in Bay area, CA is reading this and interested to do something together, do let me know. Thank you.

Hi Sharmi! My name is Karen and I'm in San Jose. just found this project and am interested in collaborating.

Where in the Chicago suburbs. Anyone from that area?

1er Encuentro Precious Plastic América Latina y el Caribe

Hola a todos!Estamos muy contentos de poder materializar esta idea que veníamos pensando desde 2020, un encuentro de todos los proyectos Precious Plastic funcionando en Latinoamérica y El Caribe o cualquier iniciativa de reciclaje que incluya el trabajo con comunidades y quiera compartir la experiencia. Una oportunidad para dar a conocer diferen...

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Hello, I leave this invitation for the Spanish-speaking community of North America

GGYBOYS

Thanks @CitSciWorkshop

Me too! I'm in San Jose.

Hello greetings from Venezuela, my name is Carmen Victoria my friends call me Vicky, I am the creator of @vida.verde.ve we want to join this great work of recycling someone can help me by sending me a guide to the shredder? (edited)

https://instagram.com/vida.verde.ve?utm_medium=copy_link

bigcatz

Where in the Chicago suburbs. Anyone from that area?

I'm in the city of Chicago - hello!!

Hello from Norther Virginia. Anyone in Virginia, West Virginia or Maryland?

Pittsburgh here, probably your best bet for finding people in your area on the discord is to search in the upper right for the name of your city/state, then anyone who posted them will come up and you can message!

TheFluky

Hello from Norther Virginia. Anyone in Virginia, West Virginia or Maryland?

It looks like there are lots of people from Virginia if you search it!

Spidder (Pittsburgh, PA)

It looks like there are lots of people from Virginia if you search it!

Thanks, I'll do that.

Hey everyone! I’m from Idaho, I’m looking to get things started since as far as I know the closest participating group is about 500 miles away

Selling a sheet press in Los Angeles - please DM for info!!

Morning my new family. I must say I've been having a interest and desire to go into recycling for years now and finally muster up the heart and will power to jump head first. I'd like to know if there is any groups for the Houston Texas area.

hello from Cali, I've been wondering and seen videos about precious plastic and been wondering to make business idea. to be honest i'm still planing and thinking. but will love to learn much more. sadly i don't know if theirs more communities such as this one closeby where i live. everything is too far. but would like to expands the idea and tbh i'm into the idea of taking all the plastic melting into something new

@Ernis there was a Precious Plastic California.

Is there anyone in the Austin Texas area who might want to try and set up a shredder with me and maybe a few friends? I noticed there is only really one place in Texas that shreds for precious plastic and I feel the artsy citizens of Austin could use the help and the creativity that we can put behind plastic.

You should talk to austin creative reuse for their plastics, I used to work there and we try to recycle but never really knew what ended up being reclaimed. Lots and lots of plastics... As for setting up a shredder talk to the UT foundry/email Eric McMaster, he's been considering setting up plastic recycling for 3D printing for years now, don't think they have though. You could also try Austin tinkering school, co.lab, asmbly, basically any of the maker spaces. If you can pitch precious plastics to them, which I'm sure is possible, probably any of those spaces would be willing to help set one up. (edited)

Thanks!

Hola, los dejo invitados para compartir experiencias sobre sus proyectos PreciousPlastics, 22 y 29 de julio, transmisión online, inscripciones gratuitas aquí: https://www.preciousplastic.cl/1er-encuentro-precious-plastic-america-latina-y-el-caribe 1er Encuentro Precious Plastic Amér

1er Encuentro Precious Plastic América Latina y el Caribe

Hola a todos!Estamos muy contentos de poder materializar esta idea que veníamos pensando desde 2020, un encuentro de todos los proyectos Precious Plastic funcionando en Latinoamérica y El Caribe o cualquier iniciativa de reciclaje que incluya el trabajo con comunidades y quiera compartir la experiencia. Una oportunidad para dar a conocer diferen...

Askeron981

Any one in Oregon?

I am also looking for Folks, active specifically in the Portland area, @Askeron981--maybe Salem and Eugene too (edited)

Ernis

hello from Cali, I've been wondering and seen videos about precious plastic and been wondering to make business idea. to be honest i'm still planing and thinking. but will love to learn much more. sadly i don't know if theirs more communities such as this one closeby where i live. everything is too far. but would like to expands the idea and tbh i'm into the idea of taking all the plastic melting into something new

I hear you and I have an idea on that. Anyone else in Los Angeles?

SecondActPlasticLA

Selling a sheet press in Los Angeles - please DM for info!!

Check your dm

SecondActPlasticLA

I just tore apart the Amazon basics one and it lasted for quite a while until I got too confident and tried to add a slightly oblong shape. It’s 200 dollars and if ur interested I can mark out where to cut the opening

Im interested too

Hello to All!!! Living in NW Arkansas, just discovered PP, very inspired to learn how to get plastics recycling going here! We have a big recycling center nearby, but i have sdoubts that plastic gets recycled seriously…i think they focus on what they can make $ on (metal). Maybe if i learn all i can, involve other like-minded people, we can partner with the recycling center…set up plastic separating stations, shredding stations, and be a supplier of raw material for recycled plastic stations??? Im so beginner, but i learn fast!

Anyone want 50lbs of polystyrene pellets? I’m in chicago. Trade me for a case of beer?

Is there anyone near Bergen or Hudson county NJ who can shred resin? hit me up.

Anyone selling shredder and extruder kits in or near Minnesota?

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Or even fully assembled machines?

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I'm looking to start a workspace but need the machines built

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And I don't have many tools to do the job myself

Nixable

Anyone selling shredder and extruder kits in or near Minnesota?

Have you checked the Bazar?

@CitSciWorkshop yeah, I did

Hi, I want to buy an extrusion machine. I tried messaging through the site but have not received any replies from any US sellers. I was wondering if I can buy the extrusion pro screw and barrel with the 6 band heaters and the 3 temp gauges in a kit. Also would the machine that is not a pro I make the long plastic beams with that machine as well.

@amestris hello! I can help you find the parts you need pretty easily if those components are all you need.

I am trying to build the extrusion machine. i need the Screw diameter 30mm, 790 mm. long and matching barrel. the 6 band heaters for 3 Heating zones. Heating power: max. 2 kW. i have a motor i can make the hopper and the stand. on your site you have 1 extruder pro. for 5000. https://bazar.preciousplastic.com/machines/extruder-pro/extruder-pro-fully-built/extrusion-pro-usa-and-north-america/ and extruder regular for 2500. https://bazar.preciousplastic.com/machines/extruder/extruder-kits/extrusion-machine-kit-usa-and-international-shipping/ i need is the one for beams. which extruder can do it, pro version? what will it cost to get the parts that i need? you can text me at 386-473-1538 or email me at thomascommercialcarts@live.com

Extrusion Pro- USA and North America

The CSW V4 Extrusion Pro is our derivative version of the Prec

Extrusion Machine Kit

Out of curiosity is anyone on here from Alaska? Got a new company that is starting up this summer

amestris

I am trying to build the extrusion machine. i need the Screw diameter 30mm, 790 mm. long and matching barrel. the 6 band heaters for 3 Heating zones. Heating power: max. 2 kW. i have a motor i can make the hopper and the stand. on your site you have 1 extruder pro. for 5000. https://bazar.preciousplastic.com/machines/extruder-pro/extruder-pro-fully-built/extrusion-pro-usa-and-north-america/ and extruder regular for 2500. https://bazar.preciousplastic.com/machines/extruder/extruder-kits/extrusion-machine-kit-usa-and-international-shipping/ i need is the one for beams. which extruder can do it, pro version? what will it cost to get the parts that i need? you can text me at 386-473-1538 or email me at thomascommercialcarts@live.com

For what you need you could likely buy parts on your own. I'll DM and help you with sourcing to save cost.

ok

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ready when u are

amestris

ok

sent a friend request.

Selling a hugely discounted sheet press in Los Angeles please contact me ASAP if interested

Hi

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We are a group who are trying to unite the entire nation so we have come up with a mission called as ONE #oneweareallone

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One - we are all one

A revolution is a model. A model larger than one's initial idea. A model for everbody to fit in and to leave back the old one. A majority of people looking upto the fewer in the society for help is a death to creativity. It's time to wash up the manipulation and open up your eyes and sense the real freedom, cause real freedom isn't what ...

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We need help to make this worldwide

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Please message me

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And I will get back to you with a plan which will help both of us

TheFluky

Hello from Norther Virginia. Anyone in Virginia, West Virginia or Maryland?

Hey there! I'm up in Laurel, MD. Interested in possible starting a machine space. My shop has all the right equipment (laser cutters, full metal/wood shop, etc.) to make some of the machines. Curious if anyone would be interested in the machines if we could make them, or in some raw goods/products we might make.

SecondActPlasticLA

Selling a hugely discounted sheet press in Los Angeles please contact me ASAP if interested

Hey there! How much are you looking for it? I'm definitely interested.

BrianFromBaltimore

Hey there! How much are you looking for it? I'm definitely interested.

Hey Brian I’ll message you

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Hi , we have recently started

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Looking for collaborations

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We have the products, looking for potential markets

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$8 for set of 4

https://bazar.preciousplastic.com/products/household/recycling-chimp-coasters-set-of-4/ Please visit the online store.

Recycling chimp Coasters(Set of 4& 6)

This products contains set of 4 coaster in white and slight grai

Shaun Regenbaum

Hi Im looking to start a plastic and glass processing facility at Georgia Tech (in Atlanta GA), and I was wondering whats the best way to start. I want to make the shredder and I have access to a machine shop, but the instructions online are a bit confusing. Any advice?

hey shaun! im also from atlanta ! wondering if you ended up getting started with this? i go to school at ga tech and have a workshop near campus and have really been thinking about starting a full recycling center.

BrianFromBaltimore

Hey there! I'm up in Laurel, MD. Interested in possible starting a machine space. My shop has all the right equipment (laser cutters, full metal/wood shop, etc.) to make some of the machines. Curious if anyone would be interested in the machines if we could make them, or in some raw goods/products we might make.

I will definitely be interested. I'm trying to start a shredding/printing shop but it's hard to find stuff on the brazar that doesn't cost an arm and leg to ship. Ohh right, I'm in the states and shipping from overseas is a bit tricky for me. Long story short yes I would be interested in machines you make

Hello All! I am with a nonprofit in Colorado called Make4Covid. We create PPE for health workers using a network of amateur 3D printing enthusiasts. We have accumulated significant amounts of unusable plastics and would like to donate them to any workspace. We currently have: ~700 lbs of PP ~500 lbs of 3D printed parts, mostly PLA and PET, generally sorted. Is anyone interested in these materials? Let me know thanks!

BrianFromBaltimore

Hey there! I'm up in Laurel, MD. Interested in possible starting a machine space. My shop has all the right equipment (laser cutters, full metal/wood shop, etc.) to make some of the machines. Curious if anyone would be interested in the machines if we could make them, or in some raw goods/products we might make.

Hey @BrianFromBaltimore! I've been looking for a machine shop to make the machines, but none of the sellers I have contacted have gotten back to me. Do you have any more information on price, shipping, and products you will sell? (edited)

@yaradeen hi, is there a New York City channel as well? Could you invite me to both city and state. Thanks!

https://raleigh.craigslist.org/tls/d/raleigh-manual-injection-molder/7347973125.html I made an injection molder based on online plans from buster beagle. If you are interested please reach out. I may even be willing to deliver some where on the east coast. I am asking $500 or best offer. There is $200 worth of clean plastic that I bought second hand.

Manual Injection Molder - tools - by owner - sale

This is machine is greater than the sum of its parts. I put about $400 into the machine and roughly 50 hours figuring it out, putting it together and getting all the parts. It is built off of the...

Great work Nathan

Hey there! Is there anyone here who has built the bio-press?

Hi all, Sara from upstate NY. I'm digging into all of this Precious Plastic stuff and trying to decide what I might be interested in getting involved in. I'm new to discord--can someone please send me an invite to the appropriate channels? I don't even know what I'm looking for... NY and USA? Thanks in advance!

Hi all, I'm currently establishing a student-run recycling workspace at the University of Houston in Texas. We have a shredder and are working on an injection machine. Anyone here based in TX?

chicoryfarm

Hi all, Sara from upstate NY. I'm digging into all of this Precious Plastic stuff and trying to decide what I might be interested in getting involved in. I'm new to discord--can someone please send me an invite to the appropriate channels? I don't even know what I'm looking for... NY and USA? Thanks in advance!

There's a server for Precious Plastic USA communication, and there's a NY channel in there. Hope this helps! https://discord.gg/MgpqMSBJ

Miles

Hello All! I am with a nonprofit in Colorado called Make4Covid. We create PPE for health workers using a network of amateur 3D printing enthusiasts. We have accumulated significant amounts of unusable plastics and would like to donate them to any workspace. We currently have: ~700 lbs of PP ~500 lbs of 3D printed parts, mostly PLA and PET, generally sorted. Is anyone interested in these materials? Let me know thanks!

I am trying to get something set up for a shredder shop. Hopefully by December, but there is no guarantee of that. If by that time you still have waste material from 3D prints I'll be happy to take them off your hands. I do appplogise for not being able to give a guarantee currently, and that I hope you find helpful partners to assist you in the mean time

@Aeterra Tech thank you!

Hi folks! Wanted to connect with anyone in the Chicago region. I'm with Vidette Makes, a non-profit in Valparaiso, Indiana that just built an extrusion machine.

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We've also built a spooling machine, and are trying to recycle plastic from 3D printing into filament. Partnered with Valparaiso University to build the machines last school year.

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Our website: https://videttemakes.org

Hey Everyone, We are based in Charlotte NC. We set up a new company called Inspired Plastics. The PP interest in North America has really grown! Have a look at our website: Inspiredplastics.com, or instagram: @inspiredplastics If anyone is nearby and/or is interested in collaborating, just reach out! (edited)

Wild_Inventor

I am trying to get something set up for a shredder shop. Hopefully by December, but there is no guarantee of that. If by that time you still have waste material from 3D prints I'll be happy to take them off your hands. I do appplogise for not being able to give a guarantee currently, and that I hope you find helpful partners to assist you in the mean time

Thanks for the interest in our plastic material. Reach out to me if/when you're ready, and I'll let you know whether we still have it. It is in storage at the moment, so a good chance we will.

Hello everyone! I'm happy to announce that a project I've been working on has finally started gained a site: https://theurbantoolnetwork.com/ The idea is to help create tool libraries, where instead of hosting only books, we host tools and classes on how to use them. One of our main focuses is to encourage sustainability within the makers communities, so Precious Plastics is right up our ally. If any of this sounds interesting, please check out the link for more information! This is just a small project run by a single student for now, so any support would help a lot. In the upcoming months, I'll be creating content and tutorials on crafts and speaking to partnerships (like my local college!). If anyone is interested in partnering, let me know. At the moment there's no expectations from partners and we're just hoping to have people who are willing to say "I support this idea!" when asked, it's a small gesture that can really help a project like this. That being said, if you want to go further you're welcome to message me! So even if you have nothing to give but a thumbs up, that would be awesome! I'd only ask for permission to put you on the site (Either as a individual or as an organization), but you can decide how much or how little information you want to be shown.

The Urban Tool Network

Hello everyone! I'm happy to announce that a project I've been working on has finally started gained a site: https://theurbantoolnetwork.com/ The idea is to help create tool libraries, where instead of hosting only books, we host tools and classes on how to use them. One of our main focuses is to encourage sustainability within the makers communities, so Precious Plastics is right up our ally. If any of this sounds interesting, please check out the link for more information! This is just a small project run by a single student for now, so any support would help a lot. In the upcoming months, I'll be creating content and tutorials on crafts and speaking to partnerships (like my local college!). If anyone is interested in partnering, let me know. At the moment there's no expectations from partners and we're just hoping to have people who are willing to say "I support this idea!" when asked, it's a small gesture that can really help a project like this. That being said, if you want to go further you're welcome to message me! So even if you have nothing to give but a thumbs up, that would be awesome! I'd only ask for permission to put you on the site (Either as a individual or as an organization), but you can decide how much or how little information you want to be shown.

Good idea we have a few of these in Australia called tool libraries along with maker spaces where you can rent the space to use the tools.

It`s Alive! Precious Plastic Canada "Narwahl 1" Extruder

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Testing with simple mold (edited)

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Note Disconnect Plug to remove Barrel and wiring - thoughts? (edited)

Does anyone know a type of material that is similar to plastic which some companies seem to use to feed through the extrusion screw to clean it out? I have seen it it seems a really brittle substance, white, opaque.

For Safety compliance, for the Canadian and US market we will be offering CSA approved Heater Bands. Send me a DM if you need help in this regard. We will be taking pre orders to take advantage of price breaks. We are establishing common sizes and heaters that will help all the North American Precious Plastic entities. (edited)

Hi everyone: I'm from Los Angeles, CA area, still learning about Precious Plastic, my interest is in recycling plastics for 3D printing filament

I'm looking for recommendations on distributors of electronic components. The BoM for the precious plastic machines directs you to a European website that doesnt seem to deal in US.

ahadiguitars

I'm looking for recommendations on distributors of electronic components. The BoM for the precious plastic machines directs you to a European website that doesnt seem to deal in US.

Digikey and Mouser are two mains, there are also some good niche suppliers with a filtered ebay search. One of my favorites for random/misc DIY stuff is Taydaelectronics.com

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CitSciWorkshop

Digikey and Mouser are two mains, there are also some good niche suppliers with a filtered ebay search. One of my favorites for random/misc DIY stuff is Taydaelectronics.com

Thanks I really appreciate the help!

Let me preface this by stating I am not an expert electrical engineer. I am putting together a bill of materials for the precious plastic sheet press, using the provided Dutch BoM. Its proven to be quite the task but I'm chipping away at it. Would anyone be able to advise me on the correct amp and voltage I should be using, and how I can provide power for my machine?

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This is for a machine I plan to use in the US only

Hi everyone, I live in Los Angeles and wanted to find out of there were any workshops in the area that would help me learn the whole process from start to finish? I have a few ideas that I want to explore but in all honesty I don't know where to start

ShizLAN

I am also looking for Folks, active specifically in the Portland area, @Askeron981--maybe Salem and Eugene too (edited)

I didn't ever see anyone respond--does that mean no one is active yet in Oregon? It's also possible that there was a response of interest in connecting, but the @ShizLAN method was not used to get my attention. I would appreciate joining a larger effort locally, thanks and you are welcome!

ahadiguitars

Let me preface this by stating I am not an expert electrical engineer. I am putting together a bill of materials for the precious plastic sheet press, using the provided Dutch BoM. Its proven to be quite the task but I'm chipping away at it. Would anyone be able to advise me on the correct amp and voltage I should be using, and how I can provide power for my machine?

I can help you with that.

bigcatz

Where in the Chicago suburbs. Anyone from that area?

Hi there from Wheaton, IL

Greetings, North America! Brian from St. Augustine, Florida. Engineer, maker and 3D printing professional. I regret that it took me so long to find the Precious Plastic and One Army community, but I'm here now.

ahadiguitars

I'm looking for recommendations on distributors of electronic components. The BoM for the precious plastic machines directs you to a European website that doesnt seem to deal in US.

Agree with DigiKey and Mouser. Let me know if you have trouble finding something. It's part of my day job.

Hi everyone, I need some advice: I am setting up a PP workspace in Charlotte, NC. I baught a small industrial shredder from a website in California that imports them from China. The space where I was planning to place it asked me if the machine has UL/CE/ETL certification. It doesn’t. Does anyone here know if these are required or just recommended? From my research it seems certifying it is impractical. Does anyone know how come these are sold in the US without certification?

Is there a cheaper motor i can scrounge that would work for the shredder I'm trying to make it happen piece by piece I've got the shredder almost completely together it's all welded but now I'm looking ahead trying to figure out motors for it but they're too expensive for me

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If anybody knows what is doable that would be most helpful

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What will work not doable

my_precious_poly

Is there a cheaper motor i can scrounge that would work for the shredder I'm trying to make it happen piece by piece I've got the shredder almost completely together it's all welded but now I'm looking ahead trying to figure out motors for it but they're too expensive for me

I was just asking the same question on the machine shop channel. let me know what you find out. Will a hand crank work? I am building mine for all boys high school and those guys could use a bit of a workout.

I'ma have to YouTube

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@Richaroni. Hey found this took a screenshot

@Richaroni. 3 phase 1hp or more. For the motor. Im unsure if the gearbox is required. I'm wondering if you had a motor that had more horsepower if you could pull it off without the gearbox

I would think the gearbox would be better with a weaker motor than a stronger motor without a gearbox. I assume the whole thing is about torque, not power. I am not an engineer, so I may have just sounded like an idiot

Hello, I’m looking for someone to help me fabricate some up-cycled plastic tables. Do you know anyone? Appreciate any advice. Thank you.

adamj537

Hi folks! Wanted to connect with anyone in the Chicago region. I'm with Vidette Makes, a non-profit in Valparaiso, Indiana that just built an extrusion machine.

Hello, I'm in the Chicago northwest suburbs, but maybe a little far from Valpo. We ordered an extrusion machine to start our efforts. Need a shredder/granulator. May want to build something quick to shred temporarily.

Hello, is there someone near Oklahoma or a workshop able to produce Plastic products in the area?

Hello Everybody! Which motor reductor you use in extruder machine?

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Hello Everybody! Which motor reductor you use in extruder machine?

hay i'm trying to set up a shredder but cant get the files too open

nvm i got it

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56 and I have been trying all means to get in touch

@everyone I want to melt masks as they have done in the YOUTUBE video and form sheets out of that. I need a datasheet for the temperatures and which metal sheets should I use?? VERY URGENT

bigcatz

Hello, I'm in the Chicago northwest suburbs, but maybe a little far from Valpo. We ordered an extrusion machine to start our efforts. Need a shredder/granulator. May want to build something quick to shred temporarily.

Oh! I missed this message. I'd love to connect with you and learn more about your efforts. DM me?

Hi I'm new both to here and to discord in general (no idea where to go at all) but I'm wondering how i can find out if there's a precious plastic group in my city? Do i just ask here or is there a way to search...?

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I'm in Philadelphia, PA if it helps

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I am in the Omaha Nebraska Metro area, I recycle eWaste , and have large amounts of plastic. Anyone want it for free?

Any Canadians here? Join our Discord...

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https://discord.gg/zCEpUqd9GT

Hello all! I have a small CNC machine that I use to make jewelry and other trinkets, and I've been looking for anyone selling and shipping recycled plastic sheets in North America but have had trouble finding any on the bazar. If anyone is selling sheets or knows where I can look for some, please let me know! ~~And please ping me because I have notifications turned off and might forget to check back x)~~

Are you American or Canadian?

I currently live in the USA but I'm a stone's throw from the Canadian border

Richaroni

I would think the gearbox would be better with a weaker motor than a stronger motor without a gearbox. I assume the whole thing is about torque, not power. I am not an engineer, so I may have just sounded like an idiot

Check out the bicycle shredder from the how to sections! Is a cool way of using human power to shred, maybe more efficient that the hand crank. We are in the process of building one.

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hi, Ashley here! I've seen that there is a New York Discord channel? Is there a link that someone can provide? The ones attached seem to all be deactivated ❤️ plz and thank youuuu

ashleyroedotcom

hi, Ashley here! I've seen that there is a New York Discord channel? Is there a link that someone can provide? The ones attached seem to all be deactivated ❤️ plz and thank youuuu

Here is the New York Channel in the USA server. https://discord.gg/DvXx7bSR

Is there anyone in Texas that I could hire to repurpose plastic hard hats for me?

anneelisabeth

Hi all, I'm currently establishing a student-run recycling workspace at the University of Houston in Texas. We have a shredder and are working on an injection machine. Anyone here based in TX?

@anneelisabeth I work for a General Contractor (DPR Construction) who is working at UH right now. We are looking to pay someone to turn our old hard hats into something usable.

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I’d like to connect with you if possible as well; I think the business I’m trying to start in Texas is almost exactly what you’ve got going over there

Did you get your business up and running? I am trying to find someone to repurpose plastic for me.

GusMerckel

Check out the bicycle shredder from the how to sections! Is a cool way of using human power to shred, maybe more efficient that the hand crank. We are in the process of building one.

That is adorable! I love it!

Is anyone here selling shredded plastic.

@Liri (They/He) , I noticed you mentioned a US specific server, but the invite link is expired. Could you possibly send out another?

Yeah! Invites get expired after a few days/uses

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https://discord.gg/zaeBNSpm

Thanks!

Yeah of course!

FYI, when you create links there is a toggle you can flip for "never expires"

Do I have to make an appointment to visit the Machine Shop in Portland Oregon?

Erik72

FYI, when you create links there is a toggle you can flip for "never expires"

I don't think it matters that much it might be better to limit bots...

Oshun17

Do I have to make an appointment to visit the Machine Shop in Portland Oregon?

You should probably PM them just to be sure!

Recycler1

Hi, very new member of the One Army community here in San Diego, CA. Currently working on a plan to convert a sprinter van into a workspace with a shredder and injection machine to run off solar panels/battery bank. Any and all input is welcome!

Awesomeness! How's it going? What do you need help with?

TolietSlave

@Tank.Digital Howdy there! I'm located in Missoula, Montana and have been making small objects with a toaster oven. I'm looking to get a extrusion workspace going. Check out preciousplasticmissoula.com for more info. Let's chat MT plastic recycling

Hi, i am stating out with a toaster oven, how long are you giving your stuff in the oven? (i work with HDPE)

Does anyone have a list of parts for the Community version of the injector with a BOM for north america? I am trying to build this?https://community.preciousplastic.com/how-to/injection-machine---designed-for-disassembly

https://discord.gg/gtf7pyj9

A series of tools for the Precious Plastic community to collaborate around the world. Connect, share and meet each other to tackle plastic waste.

Richaroni

Does anyone have a list of parts for the Community version of the injector with a BOM for north america? I am trying to build this?https://community.preciousplastic.com/how-to/injection-machine---designed-for-disassembly

I believe @Rai is making a very close version currently.

Richaroni

Does anyone have a list of parts for the Community version of the injector with a BOM for north america? I am trying to build this?https://community.preciousplastic.com/how-to/injection-machine---designed-for-disassembly

I'd give it enough time to get molten which is more of a see and poke kinda judgment. Since I would usually add more and more plastic while it was cooking until I have enough for whatever product I was trying to make. If you weigh out the plastic beforehand then you can let it bake @ 350 degree for maybe 20ish minutes. I recommend trying and timing it tho!

Richaroni

Does anyone have a list of parts for the Community version of the injector with a BOM for north america? I am trying to build this?https://community.preciousplastic.com/how-to/injection-machine---designed-for-disassembly

I worked with the V4 plans direct and did a lot of unit conversion on the fly, but I can give you some basic dimensions and BOM and such this weekend. (edited)

Rai

I worked with the V4 plans direct and did a lot of unit conversion on the fly, but I can give you some basic dimensions and BOM and such this weekend. (edited)

That would be great! thanks,

@Rai I'm interested and would appreciate you sharing this information as well. I live in the united state and am having difficultly finding locally sourced steel round tube and round bar that is dimensional equivalent. The video instructions mention the tube being sourced from standardized plumbing but american plumbing seems to use significantly smaller piping, (mostly 1/2 inch) instead of the almost 1.3 inch the build asks for. I saw your post showing the framing you've made and it looks very well done! I'm personally more of a carpenter and am going to build the frame out of wood in the near future instead as I don't have metal working tools. (edited)

It's expensive try https://www.onlinemetals.com. Look at offcuts and drops they have some interesting pricing methods. Look in your area for scrap metal dealers they often do sales on metal too.

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anneelisabeth

Hi all, I'm currently establishing a student-run recycling workspace at the University of Houston in Texas. We have a shredder and are working on an injection machine. Anyone here based in TX?

Hi @anneelisabeth I'm an industrial designer here in Houston. Interested to hear more about the workspace your part of! (edited)

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Any chance I could get an invite for the US server? I've not been able to get anyone from LA/SoCal to respond so I'm not sure if there even is a server for my region

TinyEagle

Any chance I could get an invite for the US server? I've not been able to get anyone from LA/SoCal to respond so I'm not sure if there even is a server for my region

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Looks like the traffic on the CA channel is mostly Bay-area, but I didn't look that close

Thank you very much!

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Hello! I’m new to discord, so I hope I’m doing this right— I’ve been looking through the Precious Plastics resources and I’m very interested in the possibility of starting an injection/mix workspace. I’m not sure whether this would be financially viable for a couple of reasons though, so I’m hoping someone here has done something similar and can give some insight. My first concern is whether I could make enough money at it to pay off my investment and make up for the income I would lose by leaving my job to become an entrepreneur. I would most likely be doing it on my own at least to start, with possibly a little help from family. My other concern is whether I’d be able to collect enough recyclable materials, as I live in a small northern town and am not close to any major centres. Sorry for the long post, but if you got this far, what do you think? Could it work as a solo enterprise in a small community, and provide a reasonable income? Would it be more feasible to just buy shredded plastics and make products, rather than do my own collecting and shredding? I should also note that there don’t appear to be any PP workspaces within 10+ hours of where I live. TIA for any input!!

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TheFluky

Hello from Norther Virginia. Anyone in Virginia, West Virginia or Maryland?

Arlington, VA Looking for others nearby!

Now live on Kickstarter!!! (For 30 days) Please help support this project if you can. If not can you please help spread the word as much as possible! Thank you!!

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Recycled Plastic Bricks

Turning recycled plastics into bricks to create temporary homeless shelters

Hello! I'm planning on making an injection machine and I'm worried about the fumes- I know how to make a fume hood, but I was wondering if the fumes are toxic or bad for the environment and what to do about that if they are? I just don't want to cause more environmental problems to solve different ones haha. Any advice appreciated! Thanks!

New here any one here from Calgary alberta Canada or area ?

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@Mirco (CANADA, ON) invite for a fellow Canadian?

https://discord.gg/vt4D6U8ka4

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Yes there are Tim. See you!

hiya - looking for community in Los Angeles, thanks!

Does anyone have any recommendations for a laser cutting company to laser cut parts for the shredder.

@richrd There a lot of cheap options on the PP bazar. https://bazar.preciousplastic.com/machines/shredder/shredder-kits/

Machines :: Shredder :: Shredder Kits

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You will likely get good value, as the items will also come with all the right fittings.

https://bazar.preciousplastic.com/machines/shredder/shredder-kits/laser-cut-shredder-parts.-version-2.1-rev.-1/

Shredder V2.1 Regular Steel Kit

Hi guys, can I see your exhaust fan setup pics please?

I read there is a PP US server, can I get an invite please? I produce hundreds of pounds (or more) a month in ewaste plastic I want to give away to a person who can use it for good. I’m in the Omaha Nebraska area (edited)

Bear

I read there is a PP US server, can I get an invite please? I produce hundreds of pounds (or more) a month in ewaste plastic I want to give away to a person who can use it for good. I’m in the Omaha Nebraska area (edited)

https://discord.gg/aFMg3Nc7

Thank you

You're welcome!

ashleyroedotcom

hi, Ashley here! I've seen that there is a New York Discord channel? Is there a link that someone can provide? The ones attached seem to all be deactivated ❤️ plz and thank youuuu

That invite was invalid for me, but would love to find others in the nyc area doing stuff like this, also I am hosting a workshop next week Oct.20 2021 https://www.facebook.com/events/1834517570067581/

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btw, anyone in the nyc area that wants to attend a workshop next wednesday on creating structures and sculpture from plastic film and bag waste.... https://www.facebook.com/events/1834517570067581/

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Hi, I’m looking for a machine shop in Canada

richrd

Is anyone here selling shredded plastic.

where are you located ?

Tennessee

Goodafternoon, I need some assistance with Solidworks Static simulation for some weird reason when solving for displacement of a cantiliver beam I keep getting the same results eventough I increase my load why is this happening? can anyone pm and explain?

richrd

Tennessee

Awesome! Also in TN - new to this space, but looking for an injection workshop. Do you know of any in the region?

Hey, anyone in or close to Utah?

Koby J.

Hey, anyone in or close to Utah?

We're in southern ID

PaintedLady

Hi, I’m looking for a machine shop in Canada

We build machines for Canada quite often!

Hi everyone, my name's Tian-Yuan Zhao, I'm based out of Toronto, Ontario, Canada and I've been a huge fan of Precious Plastic ever since I found out about it during its inception. I've always wanted to contribute and get involved but... 1) I've never been able to afford it 2) My life previously was more unstable than it is now 3) The user experience of the Precious Plastic website is very bad, even now, I have to say the UX is horrible. I have a lot of issues with it, but I won't list them out right here and now, for now. 4) I'm a digital product designer myself and am actually working on a project that I believe can enhance the Precious Plastic project as a whole 5) I'd love to know who best can I speak to about what I'd like to propose as a version 5 for Precious Plastic. To learn more about me, please check out my personal website: https://www.tianyuanzhao.com (edited)

Tian-Yuan Zhao

Design + Exponential + Systems Thinker

Hello .. New from Miami area looking to build an injector. What size pipe do I need?

jimicasper

Hello .. New from Miami area looking to build an injector. What size pipe do I need?

Tool steel DOM 1 1/2" 1"ID works well for us.

anneelisabeth

Hi all, I'm currently establishing a student-run recycling workspace at the University of Houston in Texas. We have a shredder and are working on an injection machine. Anyone here based in TX?

hi the threads here are pretty old but I am looking for a machine shop anywhere in North America or Mexico that can make recycled 1/2" and 3/4" + panels. is there any sales reps out here looking for a big order?

Hey Y'all! Anyone selling CSA certified shredders? I need one ASAP. I also know I have been back and forth, but I have funding now

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spencer@reusedplastic.com

Yes! CSA electrically certified Shredders, North American style, based on US material availabilty. (edited)

Mirco (CANADA, ON)

Yes! CSA electrically certified Shredders, North American style, based on US material availabilty. (edited)

Are you using CSA components or did you get your machines certified?

CSA or equivalent certification is now an option. Kits are electrically build to the high CSA standard which includes switches / E stop or as Provincially required. Precious Plastic Canada members and Precious Plastic USA members are the amongst the members Precious Plasti machine shop will sell to at this time, from a logistic point of view in itself international shipping is not sensible beyond that. Members are responsible for electrical approval either fully or just for their hookup at their option of savings. For the extruders / Injectors heater bands are CSA approved with the same certification optionally available on the electrical side. (edited)

@Mirco (CANADA, ON) I’m interested in a shredder, are they available at this time? Our location is Washington State. (edited)

Mariachi in a Jar

Hi guys. This is Goeun from Seoul, Korea. Is there anybody with experience in extruding recycled plastic here? I'm working on a project where we will 3D-print objects (preferably small furniture like a stool) using recycled plastic. I would like to get some insight from anybody who is familiar with the process! Let me know if you have a few minutes to bear with me.

Thank you!

Hi Goeun! Are you back in Korea now?

very new here. I'm trying to get a sense of who is working on different projects that are close to me geographically. Anyone based in Appalachia?

Hi @Dave Marin . I've been struggling with the specs for the motor and gearbox so thank you for posting (2/1/2020)! Really helpful. Do I need a variable freq drive? Any chance you can share the electronics schematics? Your machines look great! (edited)

The website is being really weird and not letting me sign in to the bazar, so I can't buy the materials I need to build the injection machine. What should I do?

Hello, my name is Jhonatan Pérez, I greet you from Venezuela. I am 28 years old, this November 28 I turn 29 years old, I was born on November 28, 1992. I am married, my wife is called Nohemí Glod and she is 25 years old, she is pregnant with two beautiful girls who with God's favor will be born this December, We are very excited about the birth of our girls but also very concerned. Here in Venezuela the social, economic, health and food situation is very complex because of the dictatorship that governs us and because of the false collaborationist opposition that keeps them in power, leaving us, the citizens, the people, to suffer more and more. every day for the mismanagement of our nation. The environmental problems of our nation are not the exception, our environment also suffers greatly from the lack of serious public policies against pollution, coupled with the fact that the government promotes mining in our Amazon rainforest and pollutes our rivers with mercury and other heavy metals. From our possibilities every day we fight to improve our environment doing everything we can, especially selecting our waste correctly, polluting as little as possible and recycling everything that can be done, however, the economic situation of my family does not help us, making our task It becomes increasingly difficult, especially now that our girls are going to be born and we honestly do not have all the resources to be able to maintain them. We work hard every day, all day, but right now I am going through bronchopneumonia that does not allow me to work and my wife has a very advanced pregnancy and she is at high risk, so she cannot work either. I have been resting for two weeks and undergoing treatment, thank God I am improving and I hope to be able to go back to work soon, so that I can continue to raise money for my girls who are about to be born.

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I would like to ask you if there is a possibility that you can help me financially to be able to make an EXTRUSION MACHINE PRO machine to be able to work making plastic profiles, since with this machine I could work independently and could support my family in a dignified way. I only ask for the PRO EXTRUSION MACHINE because here there are people who recycle and grind plastic from whom you can buy it, to be able to use it with the machine and make profiles that will be offered mainly to rural agricultural communities to replace the poles they use to their fences, thus preventing them from cutting down trees to make these wooden posts. That is one of the objectives, we also plan to use these wooden profiles to build "paved" roads and highways with these profiles, among other projects we have in mind. I remain at your entire disposal, grateful for any response you can give me. Jhonatan Perez jhpp1992@gmail.com +584121490300

Hello! I’m in a team that recycles and creates plastics sheets and now we will use aluminum bases. I wanted to see if anyone knows of a good release agent hopefully in cold application Beforehand thank you very much

If anyone is in the NYC / Brooklyn area Creating structures from plastic film and bags https://fb.me/e/2clJuoIB6 November 19 2021. 3pm

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Re.works is looking for a recycling workspace coordinator Re.works is a plastic recycling workspace next to the Katsikas Refugee Camp in Ioaninna, Greece. The workspace is currently located on the grounds of Habibi.Works, a makerspace for refugees and locals. At Re.works, people come and work with plastic according to the Precious Plastic methods. We are looking for one or two volunteers who want to stay for ideally 3 months or more from December/January onwards. You will be coordinating the workspace, collecting plastic, recycling plastic, and guiding refugees and locals in their own creative process. Accomodation and food is included, and after 3 months there is a small compensation as well. If you are interested, contact us by sending an email to reworks@notforyourdistinction.org and include your CV and a short motivation text!

TheFluky

Hello from Norther Virginia. Anyone in Virginia, West Virginia or Maryland?

@TheFluky Im in Arlington, VA. Looking to connect to others in the area to get things moving! (edited)

Hello! We are looking to get rolling here in Boise Idaho! We want to partner with someone to create an injection workspace!

is anyone willing to fill out a 2 minute survey on composting? i'm a UMass student working on a research project. https://forms.gle/frhGfzLGg93xfuQf7

Waste Management Survey

Thank you for participating in our survey. I hope you are able to consider your convenience or lack their of in your answer. If you have any questions about the survey, I am available to clarify any areas for you. Please fill this quick survey and let me know your thoughts (your answers will be anonymous). Disclaimer: By filling out this form ...

YOUTH ASSOCIATION FOR SANITATION AND SANITATION IN IVORY COAST (AJSACI) N ° 1485 / PA / SG / D1 Phone: +2250777124845 / +2250102908423 ajsaci225@gmail.com Hello to you, I come by this message to request a partnership with my association and I dare to hope that you will be attentive to our request. Indeed, I just saw one of your videos on making plastic recycling machines and it caught my eye. In Africa we need this expertise and through our association we educate the population on good practices in waste management, in particular waste sorting and the promotion of jobs linked to waste recovery. Your machines represent a boon for Africa and I would sincerely like you to support us in this regard because the best waste is that which is not produced. Thank you for your attention while waiting for a favorable response from you. Good day.

anneelisabeth

Hi all, I'm currently establishing a student-run recycling workspace at the University of Houston in Texas. We have a shredder and are working on an injection machine. Anyone here based in TX?

I am

Is there a group based in Austin, TX?

There is one near look at the map

Hey y'all! I'm new fairly new to this industry, but I'm a college student from Colorado looking to start some plastic recycling and manufacturing centers as a school project. Not sure if anyone here is from that area but I'd love to connect! Learning all I can right now about plastics, but I believe the goal of the project will be to manufacture plastic bricks for construction in emergency shelters and low-income housing. Please reach out if you are interested in participating!

is there a group based in boston, ma?

JoffyMcSwagginz

Hey y'all! I'm new fairly new to this industry, but I'm a college student from Colorado looking to start some plastic recycling and manufacturing centers as a school project. Not sure if anyone here is from that area but I'd love to connect! Learning all I can right now about plastics, but I believe the goal of the project will be to manufacture plastic bricks for construction in emergency shelters and low-income housing. Please reach out if you are interested in participating!

I'd love to chat! Feel free to DM me if you're interested

Accepted your friend request aPES_Salute

Timthetoolman

New here any one here from Calgary alberta Canada or area ?

Hi @Timthetoolman - I was a former Calgarian & now live in the Cariboo in BC. I am digging through all of the Precious Plastics resources at present & looking for fellow western Canadians to see what is happening around me already.

naomiwest

Hello! I’m new to discord, so I hope I’m doing this right— I’ve been looking through the Precious Plastics resources and I’m very interested in the possibility of starting an injection/mix workspace. I’m not sure whether this would be financially viable for a couple of reasons though, so I’m hoping someone here has done something similar and can give some insight. My first concern is whether I could make enough money at it to pay off my investment and make up for the income I would lose by leaving my job to become an entrepreneur. I would most likely be doing it on my own at least to start, with possibly a little help from family. My other concern is whether I’d be able to collect enough recyclable materials, as I live in a small northern town and am not close to any major centres. Sorry for the long post, but if you got this far, what do you think? Could it work as a solo enterprise in a small community, and provide a reasonable income? Would it be more feasible to just buy shredded plastics and make products, rather than do my own collecting and shredding? I should also note that there don’t appear to be any PP workspaces within 10+ hours of where I live. TIA for any input!!

Hi @naomiwest I am around the same stage as you... mostly looking to see if there are others near me interested in this at the time. I am in the Cariboo in BC.

5:39 AM

Hi @Mirco (CANADA, ON) I am a Canadian - new here, could you link me to the Canadian forum? Thanks!

@bemm great to meet you!

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Timthetoolman

@bemm great to meet you!

Have you found fellow Canadians to connect with? I just found the Precious Plastic Canada FB group.

bemm

Have you found fellow Canadians to connect with? I just found the Precious Plastic Canada FB group.

just the canadian discord channel. i found one place locally that kinda tries to make 3 d printer pelets from recycled hdpe

Timthetoolman

just the canadian discord channel. i found one place locally that kinda tries to make 3 d printer pelets from recycled hdpe

I think I saw the same thing on the PP map. What do you aspire to do?

@bemm I am eventually hoping to set up a work space along side my makerspace that is an all in one. Or now I have been playing with making hammer heads fro. Hdpe. And some smaller sheets on an old sandwich press.

5:35 PM

Would any one know an effective way of removing the embossed/ ink from the coffee containers. Ot would appear to be some sort of thin pressed on sheet.

Timthetoolman

Would any one know an effective way of removing the embossed/ ink from the coffee containers. Ot would appear to be some sort of thin pressed on sheet.

try i you can scrap or manage to remove the film there

6:39 PM

but tbh in both cases i wouldnt bother with it,id just go ahead with the ink still there

6:40 PM

imo ink on bottles atleast for me doesnt affect anything much,the quality and looks of the finished product are same and the mostly there are no blockages

6:41 PM

in case its a different plastic layer/sticker then itll either have a similar melting temp and properties and get mixed or itll have a higher melting temp and not melt and then me caught by the filter

sponsoons

imo ink on bottles atleast for me doesnt affect anything much,the quality and looks of the finished product are same and the mostly there are no blockages

Thanks. It was suggested tonuse acetone.. but that seems to defeat the purpose of sustainable recycling.

Pizza Party95

Is there a group based in Austin, TX?

I'm in Austin but I haven't seen anything happening... I've messaged with a student that goes to UT and I collect like straws and stuff from my friends at school and make them into buttons and stuff

Timthetoolman

Would any one know an effective way of removing the embossed/ ink from the coffee containers. Ot would appear to be some sort of thin pressed on sheet.

if it's not a sticker I don't think you need to remove it.

Timthetoolman

Thanks. It was suggested tonuse acetone.. but that seems to defeat the purpose of sustainable recycling.

try alcohol then?

Hey I'm in a high school in texas and I was wondering how I should approach my principal with the Idea of me collecting plastic at the school but i store the plastic at my house any ideas

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Hi everyone, here is Gus from Mexico, I'm currently building the Sheetpress and I'm wondering how you solved the fact that the plans for the laser cutted parts come in mm and the steel sheets available are in inches. Did you redesign the parts?

@Nathaniel (texas, USA) also in Texas and trying to do something similar now in my last year. my school is pretty big so I was just thinking of setting up small containers for straws (I melt them down into buttons etc) so that students can put them in and I'll probably only ask the individual teachers...

2:33 PM

but if you're thinking of something bigger you might want to start a club or join a club like I am in the environmental club at my school

Liri (They/He)

@Nathaniel (texas, USA) also in Texas and trying to do something similar now in my last year. my school is pretty big so I was just thinking of setting up small containers for straws (I melt them down into buttons etc) so that students can put them in and I'll probably only ask the individual teachers...

I was thinking of going bigger so do you have any ideas on how I could convince my principal

Nathaniel (texas, USA)

I was thinking of going bigger so do you have any ideas on how I could convince my principal

I guess I know my principal is pretty open to things because we're in Austin

but I guess if you can find a way to have a meeting with your principal and maybe have like examples of other people doing similar things and get some teachers on board I think it could work

3:18 PM

also definitely show your principal how you plan to collect the plastic and what you're gonna do with it. (edited)

3:19 PM

I still think a club would definitely help with this

Hello all,

6:08 AM

My name is Brandon, I am from CT trying to start a collection and shredding location. anyone know where I can find a gearbox for the pro shredder? I'm looking at the Harbor Freight 3hp motor to run it. just having issues finding the gearbox

zurek22

My name is Brandon, I am from CT trying to start a collection and shredding location. anyone know where I can find a gearbox for the pro shredder? I'm looking at the Harbor Freight 3hp motor to run it. just having issues finding the gearbox

https://www.globalindustrial.com/p/calm30-501-56c-aluminum-worm-gear-reducer-30mm-501-56c-nema-frame?infoParam.campaignId=T9F&gclid=EAIaIQobChMImJftrPfH9AIVowh9Ch13zQXsEAQYASABEgKc2_D_BwE

Worldwide Electric CALM30-50/1-56C Aluminum Worm Gear Reducer, 30mm...

4:24 PM

This has a 5/8" input shaft to match a motor from Harbor Freight, but the max input rating is only .14hp

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zurek22

My name is Brandon, I am from CT trying to start a collection and shredding location. anyone know where I can find a gearbox for the pro shredder? I'm looking at the Harbor Freight 3hp motor to run it. just having issues finding the gearbox

two things, going with 3HP for the pro is insufficient. The Gearbox listed above is going to get expensive if you need to replace it every few weeks

don`t do it...spending some extra on the motor and gearbox will go a long way... (edited)

Mirco (CANADA, ON)

two things, going with 3HP for the pro is insufficient. The Gearbox listed above is going to get expensive if you need to replace it every few weeks

don`t do it...spending some extra on the motor and gearbox will go a long way... (edited)

What would you suggest? I'm open to saving money in the long term. I found a gearbox that has a 14170inlbs torque rating which I think will be good. I haven't found a motor for it yet but it seems to be able to handle a 7hp motor

It is always difficult to match Gearbox and motor as you have to contend with the shaft size / style and the mounting style as well as coupler. Where are you located?

Usually when we need a motor at work we order it with the gearbox

5:58 PM

Aka

5:58 PM

We need motor with x power

5:58 PM

And the company we order from gives a motor and a gearbox if needed

5:58 PM

Nord drives that's the one we're we order all motors (edited)

5:59 PM

Not sure if they deliver outside of Europe tho

As far as I know Nord is available in North America, check for distrubuters on their website. Nord seems really high quality but at a price. Take a look at Techtop for Motors and matxhed Varvel Gearboxes, not the strongest but suitable for up to 5HP applications, assuming tou are not planning to run real thick or tough materials as for that you need to be stronger with the Motor, drive and coupler. (edited)

zurek22

My name is Brandon, I am from CT trying to start a collection and shredding location. anyone know where I can find a gearbox for the pro shredder? I'm looking at the Harbor Freight 3hp motor to run it. just having issues finding the gearbox

@zurek22 check out Dave Marin's post from Feb 2020 in the #🍔north-america channel. He lists all the items. I've been struggling matching the motor HP with the right gearbox and Dave's post was very helpful to get the right torque: https://discordapp.com/channels/586676777334865928/598855096121425920/673339069807198237

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Anyone in Pennsylvania?

@Jawshhwa I've quite a few people talk in the PA channel on the U.S. server are you there?

1:02 PM

also I think they were mostly talking about starting stuff

1:02 PM

not sure if anyone has

@Liri (They/He) I am not on the pa us channel, I’ll look for it now, I’m new to this app and also I just turned 30 this year so I’m starting to forget how to use technology.

it's on a different server let me post another invite

Jawshhwa

@Liri (They/He) I am not on the pa us channel, I’ll look for it now, I’m new to this app and also I just turned 30 this year so I’m starting to forget how to use technology.

https://discord.gg/Shm6KA93

2:03 PM

the link expires after a week

@Liri (They/He) thank you!

yeah of course :D

Anyone know if there are any regulations on recycling plastic... I'd hate to get a letter from the EPA...

Hey everyone, anyone in Canada (West Coast, Vancouver?)

zurek22

Anyone know if there are any regulations on recycling plastic... I'd hate to get a letter from the EPA...

In terms of food the FDA does not recommend recycled plastic to be used in plates etc. I think you're not supposed to sell them for those things...

12:26 AM

not sure about anything else

I'm sorry the EPA...

So we (Precious Plastic Canada) just formed 50 of these trays for a Bio Bin (Box of life) we are using partial regrind and have the goal to use full recycled plastic, at present we do not have a sheet press big enough. We had to invent and develop the process to do that. We are now capable. We call the process "Floundering"

You saw it here first?!

1:57 PM

2:02 PM

Might just make great light roof panels for Kamp? @Hugh @davehakkens we need some blanks 16"x17.5" from a sheet press to try this process on a precious plastic sheet. Our Plans to make a sheet press got pushed away a bit due to the material prices. We are developing an extrusion process but are not there yet. (edited)

they look rly good

2:31 PM

dang

Taire

they look rly good

lots of sweat... more to come...

what kind of plastic is it

PETG partial regrind, similar to most water bottles, when we are finally able to make a sheet big enough it likely will be milky. Anyone know how to colour PET black? (edited)

Does anyone know if a 5hp motor will be large enough for the Pro shredder? These are the specs

5:59 PM

zurek22

Does anyone know if a 5hp motor will be large enough for the Pro shredder? These are the specs

Specs look fine, what does the face look like? (edited)

CitSciWorkshop

Specs look fine, what does the face look like? (edited)

Well it's just the motor I'd have to buy the gearbox. I'm trying to source that at the moment

zurek22

Well it's just the motor I'd have to buy the gearbox. I'm trying to source that at the moment

That's why I was asking. I can help you there in case you haven't nailed down a gearbox yet. (edited)

CitSciWorkshop

That's why I was asking. I can help you there in case you haven't nailed down a gearbox yet. (edited)

By all means if you can help source something for me that'd be very good. I'd be very grateful. Here's more specs of the Motor. https://www.baldor.com/catalog/M3714T

M3714T

zurek22

By all means if you can help source something for me that'd be very good. I'd be very grateful. Here's more specs of the Motor. https://www.baldor.com/catalog/M3714T

I think this is actually your motor specs. https://www.baldor.com/catalog/M3218T#tab=%22drawings%22

M3218T

CitSciWorkshop

I think this is actually your motor specs. https://www.baldor.com/catalog/M3218T#tab=%22drawings%22

Yes, you are correct. My apologies.

You might want to find a c-face for it, that would open up options for more gearboxes.

CitSciWorkshop

You might want to find a c-face for it, that would open up options for more gearboxes.

What does the C-face look like?

CitSciWorkshop

You might want to find a c-face for it, that would open up options for more gearboxes.

Nevermind. I find it

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@👮Moderator kind of a sus link here

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Mirco (CANADA, ON)

PETG partial regrind, similar to most water bottles, when we are finally able to make a sheet big enough it likely will be milky. Anyone know how to colour PET black? (edited)

Colorant, powdered charcoal the finest you can get. Or lampblack. Graphite works too for small batches. Zinc oxide for white. Although my supplier sends a form that is a bit chunky and needs grinding in a coffee grinder. Use n95 mask when handling. Zinc oxide is used in foot powder, suntan lotion, paint and has anti fungal properties as well.

hello

10:44 PM

Im in college currently and I was wondering if opening up a workshop would be profitable

10:44 PM

how many people would it take to run all three machines smoothly

10:46 PM

also is there a way to buy shredded plastic from a workspace

@Butte (PP Philippines) thanks for the info, so the lampblack, what type of colorant is it, is it la paste or powder? (edited)

Mirco (CANADA, ON)

@Butte (PP Philippines) thanks for the info, so the lampblack, what type of colorant is it, is it la paste or powder? (edited)

depending on who you buy from and where,youll get anything between a a dryish paste all the way to a dry powder

5:01 AM

but these days most of it comes in these black granulated form or in a powdered form

Thank you @sponsoons !

Hello, does anyone offer a molding service for products?

Hi everyone I’m from the Philipines

7:29 AM

Philippines

pingalatinga

also is there a way to buy shredded plastic from a workspace

this depends on if there's someone selling near you. you can check the map...

11:27 PM

and message someone more privately about that sort of thing

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Anyone have trouble purchasing with VISA through the bazaar?

ToddRice

Hello, does anyone offer a molding service for products?

I started using silicone molds

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Jawshhwa

I started using silicone molds

Are you taking on projects?

ToddRice

Are you taking on projects?

What do you mean?

Jawshhwa

What do you mean?

I think they want you to make them a mould

hello

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Gm

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Hi from MD!

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Caroline_MD

Hi from MD!

where in MD. I'm originally from Montgomery County. I'm out in Shepherdstown, WV now (edited)

Mr. Kevin

where in MD. I'm originally from Montgomery County. I'm out in Shepherdstown, WV now (edited)

I’m from Baltimore. I went to WVWC in Buckhannon.

nice

4:03 PM

I go to Shepherd right now

4:03 PM

better late than never to go back to college

What are you studying?

Caroline_MD

What are you studying?

Secondary education with social studies focus

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i love history and government. I really was tempted to do science but it required too much math lol

I am in the DC area!

ToddRice

I am in the DC area!

nice. have a decent local group here

anneelisabeth

Hi all, I'm currently establishing a student-run recycling workspace at the University of Houston in Texas. We have a shredder and are working on an injection machine. Anyone here based in TX?

Hi! I moved to Houston in June and would like to see your setup as I'm interested in setting up a workspace and will need advice and help!

Hi @Caroline_MD and @ToddRice! I'm out in Delaware - so not too far away either. I saw there's a workspace in Columbia listed on the preciousplastics site - have any of you been there?

seanvondoom

Hi @Caroline_MD and @ToddRice! I'm out in Delaware - so not too far away either. I saw there's a workspace in Columbia listed on the preciousplastics site - have any of you been there?

I haven’t, but I noticed it too. They have an Instagram and a Tik Tok.

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seanvondoom

Hi @Caroline_MD and @ToddRice! I'm out in Delaware - so not too far away either. I saw there's a workspace in Columbia listed on the preciousplastics site - have any of you been there?

Nope!

Hi everyone!!! I live in Orlando Florida and I would like to start on the right foot. Any information would be greatly appreciated. #Navyseabee

Hey @Antonio_Soriano, I am in Canada, however, I know there is a Precious Plastic Florida, speak to @GarrettCadou to find out more. He might be able to get you started on the right foot.

@Mirco (CANADA, ON) thanks, I’ll make sure to reach out and see how he can assist!!!

Hey yall, I am in Colorado and trying to set up an injection molder and cant seem to get my hands on a 35mm pipe threader. Does anyone have any suggestions?

alpeder19

Hey yall, I am in Colorado and trying to set up an injection molder and cant seem to get my hands on a 35mm pipe threader. Does anyone have any suggestions?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/371923432027?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20190917065201%26meid%3Dd19f544a7841441399e6fe9875328cd9%26pid%3D100935%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D264070965879%26itm%3D371923432027%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%26pg%3D2332490%26algv%3DSimplAMLv9PairwiseUnbiasedWebCpr08MlcGreedyV3%26brand%3DUnbranded&_trksid=p2332490.c100935.m2460&amdata=cksum%3A371923432027d19f544a7841441399e6fe9875328cd9%7Cenc%3AAQAGAAACECJKFZNLCcLW0TbJL3LIkjAfypPXt6a12UaO0eKvTsujpU6mu7BdWZ6%252BhyfpzZUFhkX2QBWb4VFVGS0WAhqYJIoACBAaWGR6QJqAvtolPvT3Ehx5PD7k9PZdWWYtyJgVDwykPAGa2ML9XExYZuKDY8z5lLFWI6934FaYC%252FPMuUBRmumKhr4IEUVyZqrIURrUfQbykjnbt%252B1G%252B%252FdrIs4qtuYbVLNrRBBKN3Pb8XFgHhm3CJhG3CiSQfEpBp9mujBfQ2ASdkVResDabvhE%252FmjQcRUCcqdDwC0or5E%252FTMpedVNtYeqLgJpF0WnW9bOOLbUFWCh4mk9MSAM%252FzIikfJxLQmM0cs541fOwotnPLXSRCDqC4gG0MVGjZQceFpwEnjNj%252FY4fv2PNFEDypb7UucYQLnZBvCWhet%252Bus8O5ghh9vCiY3J9afQdk3Uj2hZ4n27WgSJ4iKYMrNoChHxjbTAaWUDBexx3Yu326eVALvUHgoxl%252FyTLbzksDAqrWcQt1jwBeXYLiByrbKTa7szgGzXvvV2JTcLZdP1Kd739tORpbZWRUOSkBzWbYIOmRh5zbv9RvIFr4ke3jI7gTxrUeZeKztTbltrYnWWfJn229bG9qm8RKvnfW06Yn4iamZVKsGeGdJyEbssw%252B72cTODtncwo%252FdFzCVH3TbGYJgpl98cS2YoOV3Jk6hhsKBkveclYH6bMmXw%253D%253D%7Campid%3APL_CLK%7Cclp%3A2332490

US Stock HSS 35mm x 1.5 Metric Die Right Hand Thread M35 x 1.5mm Pi...

Material: HSS.

6:47 AM

Oh wow, that's a URL.. sorry

6:48 AM

BTW, hi fellow Coloradan!

Always good to see another Coloradan!! Problem with this is it's near impossible to find a Die wrench large enough to fit and effectively thread a 35mm stainless steel pipe.

alpeder19

Always good to see another Coloradan!! Problem with this is it's near impossible to find a Die wrench large enough to fit and effectively thread a 35mm stainless steel pipe.

Maybe try a gas fitter plumber that can do it for you. (edited)

Or any machine shop with a lathe should be able to thread the end of a pipe for you.

alpeder19

Always good to see another Coloradan!! Problem with this is it's near impossible to find a Die wrench large enough to fit and effectively thread a 35mm stainless steel pipe.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/392508250019?chn=ps&mkevt=1&mkcid=28 Yeah, they're kinda proud of these and they don't look like they work all that well... (edited)

65mm ID Round Die Stocke Holder Adjustable Wrench for M30-36 Round ...

Features:Helpful Tools - The equipment is important to the process of creating uniform threads on different types of screws, bolts, and pipes and Essentially, is a frame that helps to keep the cutting tools in alignment, thus ensuring that the threads are evenly spaced and are cut to the specifications required.Easy to Use - Adjustabel die handl...

Machine shops tend to not like working with end threads on stainless and with where I am at the clostsest outside option from my shop is about 2 hours away unfortunately. And yeah it's hard to justify the $100 for the die wrench and die when they tend to nor work well especially when the 35mm pipe is already costing $40

I think @Mirco (CANADA, ON) has a great idea about a gas plumber. I bet they have a threader machine with a variety of sizes

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That's the next hope I am jn contact with a few most of them knly thread up to 32mm in my area

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I missed some of the conversation, what are you doing with the Stainless @alpeder19 ? BTW Home Depot also does some threading, not sure how large they go or if they will touch stainless. Another option is a CNC shop with a CNC lathe. Most charge a set up fee. It is simple really to cut any size thread on a CNC lathe.

Long story short I have a 35mm OD(outside diameter) stainless pipe in a small town and can't find anyone with the capability to thread such a large metric pipe. Machine shops withing 2 hours won't touch it and can't find a metric hand pipe threader.

it is difficult to find pipe in metrics. normally inches are used for steel pipe.

8:42 AM

35 mm aprox is a thread of 1"

8:43 AM

The nominal diameter for a 1" pipe is 33,7. Din 2440

8:46 AM

For ASTM A-53, schedule 40, the nominal diameter is 33,4 mm

Has anyone built the bio presd

I'm looking at producing a large amount of tokens approximately 1x1 inch. I have access to a 12x9 t-shirt press, kitchen oven, sander, scroll saw and dremel tools. What do you guys think is the most efficient way to do this?

Haydawg

I'm looking at producing a large amount of tokens approximately 1x1 inch. I have access to a 12x9 t-shirt press, kitchen oven, sander, scroll saw and dremel tools. What do you guys think is the most efficient way to do this?

define large amount

8:15 AM

if you want a quantity of 10000-1000000 then injection molding on a commercial machine with multiple cavities is best, you can ask you guy to use recycled plastic or you can supply it youself

LOVEBURN 2022 Precious Plastic Florida Event Activation! CALLING ALL PRECIOUS PLASTICTEERS/BURNERS!: THE TIME IS ONCE AGAIN HERE TO SPREAD LOVEBURN CHEER! If you have been to festivals and Burns and are familiar with the 10 principles: great! If you have been to LoveBurn in Miami: even better! We still need 1 or 2 people to join our team for the fast approaching LoveBurn Feb 10-13. We will actually need to arrive on site around Feb 6/7 and are setting up a huge 23 x 25 tent space where we will be shredding, injecting and distributing Precious Plastic LoveBurn pendants! We are looking for self reliant individuals that know about recycling and the precious plastic project enough to answer attendees questions and be ambassadors of upcycling! Please reach out here if you are interested or email me directly gcadou@gmail.com. CHECK OUT OUR PITCH DECK AND BELOW COMMENTS FOR MORE INFO! https://spark.adobe.com/page/eTgQlqFLRVF1n (edited)

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you're not actually burning any plastic tho right?

Lol

5:49 AM

I hope not (edited)

Liri (They/He)

you're not actually burning any plastic tho right?

Burner refers to Burning Man...

GarrettCadou

Burner refers to Burning Man...

which still does involve burning that effigy thingamagig, a bunch of fireworks / propane puffers etc. I don't mean to rain on your parade...or rather Loveburn!, but what all is it kind of entailing i guess? Is it leaning into the art festival aspect of Burning Man, akin to a "Makerfair" ?

Eric Lotze

which still does involve burning that effigy thingamagig, a bunch of fireworks / propane puffers etc. I don't mean to rain on your parade...or rather Loveburn!, but what all is it kind of entailing i guess? Is it leaning into the art festival aspect of Burning Man, akin to a "Makerfair" ?

yea....things are Burned. I'm there to educate and inspire people about the potential of plastic UPcycling! Check out our pitch deck for more info! https://spark.adobe.com/page/eTgQlqFLRVF1n oh, yea it still says LA because it all started there (edited)

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Eric Lotze

which still does involve burning that effigy thingamagig, a bunch of fireworks / propane puffers etc. I don't mean to rain on your parade...or rather Loveburn!, but what all is it kind of entailing i guess? Is it leaning into the art festival aspect of Burning Man, akin to a "Makerfair" ?

so we would be on the beach for about a week under a makeshift circus tent made of upcycled sailboat sails making pendants and carrabeaners and educating attendees about Precious Plastic and the state of the world in recycling. you would have to provide your own travel and be radically self reliant and educated on the 10 principles of burning man. there will be partying, loud music, and a ton of weirdos. there will also be inspirational art and interdimensional time traveling beings that you will meet who will influence your life in ways formerly unknown (edited)

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Hello Guys, I am new here I am planning to build the shredder pro as a project for my university, but after taking a quick look at the files I realized that everything is in metric system, and I think I might struggle a bit in finding the right dimensions for some of the steel materials, what is it usually done for this?

Hi everyone! I do not have the $ at the moment to buy all the tools and things needed to make what I want on my own. Does anyone on here make other things for businesses?

Becky

Hi everyone! I do not have the $ at the moment to buy all the tools and things needed to make what I want on my own. Does anyone on here make other things for businesses?

There are likley a lot of other skills needed if you wanted to help, depending on where you are located maybe join a community point if that is how things are being setup in your area.

Hi all, I know there is a precious plastic workshop somewhere in the NYC area, does anyone know where it is? thanks

kayyy28

Hi all, I know there is a precious plastic workshop somewhere in the NYC area, does anyone know where it is? thanks

There's a couple of them on the map: https://community.preciousplastic.com/map

TheCrafsMan SteadyCraftin

A series of tools for the Precious Plastic community to collaborate around the world. Connect, share and meet each other to tackle plastic waste.

thank you & yeah I see that there’s the parson’s school one, but I guess I have to be a student there, but when I click on the places on the map i can’t find any contact info or anything

7:41 PM

@Erik72

kayyy28

@Erik72

The individual places have to put their contact info in, it's usually just a social media account that you could use to reach out to them

@Erik72 I keep going to the precious plastic website & im clicking on the locations but it doesn’t tell me where I can go to or drop off anything

7:53 PM

@Erik72 yeah it doesn’t say

I messaged the group on fb hopefully they get back to me thank you

7:55 PM

@Erik72 i’m trying to make cat houses for my stray cats & other rescues that need them, I would love to build it out of recycled plastic, then we stuff it with straw & they have a warm shelter to live in for winter. we replace the straw when it’s wet, but the houses last forever if you take care of them well

That sounds like a fun project! Hopefully the map helps you connect with someone nearby where you are.

@everyone need a watch dis in it enturiteee https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMRSPXt48CI

3D Printed Injection Molds (actually work)!

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I have a lot of plastic from washaterias near me

3:04 AM

This much every day

Yeah. I go around to local mechanic shops and pick up a ton of empty oil bottles

DarwinB

Morning my new family. I must say I've been having a interest and desire to go into recycling for years now and finally muster up the heart and will power to jump head first. I'd like to know if there is any groups for the Houston Texas area.

Hi, Darwin! I moved to Houston in June, I'd like to start a recycling business. Are you still in the area and interested? I need to find some like minded people and literally bodies to help make it all happen!

Which part of Houston I'm in the houston area I an collecting plastic on my own for now unfortunately (edited)

Nathaniel (texas, USA)

Which part of Houston I'm in the houston area I an collecting plastic on my own for now unfortunately (edited)

I'm in the 3rd Ward/Museum District area. I'd be down to meet up sometime. I'd like to get a shredder sooner than later. I'm working on a business plan and using some sba.gov resources at the moment. I'll certainly want/need help to get the idea to a reality!

I believe there is a precious plastic group in uh that have shredder and extrudar

Does anyone know why the links to go to imperial version online take me to davidjannek.....etc?

6:10 PM

I am just looking for the files for imperial version

JoffyMcSwagginz

Hey y'all! I'm new fairly new to this industry, but I'm a college student from Colorado looking to start some plastic recycling and manufacturing centers as a school project. Not sure if anyone here is from that area but I'd love to connect! Learning all I can right now about plastics, but I believe the goal of the project will be to manufacture plastic bricks for construction in emergency shelters and low-income housing. Please reach out if you are interested in participating!

Hey Neighbor! We are doing the same thing down in Las Cruces, NM. Any traction on this for you? We are asking the local solid waste agency for a grant. Got seed money from university student environmental group.

Is there a work space in LOS ANGELES running currently?

Any updates with people in texas

Jon Simmons

Hey Neighbor! We are doing the same thing down in Las Cruces, NM. Any traction on this for you? We are asking the local solid waste agency for a grant. Got seed money from university student environmental group.

Also looking for an update from you @JoffyMcSwagginz and @Jon Simmons ! A friend of mine is working on a project like this in Central Wisconsin. Even your funding mechanism is eerily similar to what we have in mind.

Have any of y’all made any analysis on the shredder pro? My teammate and I are building for a senior project but we would appreciate it a lot if any of you can share any analysis

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Hey all, was wondering if anyone has CAD files or blueprints regarding the basic shredder v2.0? It seems there's only plans for the Shredder pro on the precious plastic website which is unfortunately out of my budget.

jacobf

Hey all, was wondering if anyone has CAD files or blueprints regarding the basic shredder v2.0? It seems there's only plans for the Shredder pro on the precious plastic website which is unfortunately out of my budget.

Here are files for the box in Imperial units. We'll have the 3.3 converted soon too.

Shredder_Imperial.zip

7.85 MB

CitSciWorkshop

Here are files for the box in Imperial units. We'll have the 3.3 converted soon too.

thank you!

Hello, I’m looking to purchase a basic shredder/extrusion machine or parts to be shipped to New Orleans, LA. I’ve checked the Bazaar but wanted to see if there’s anyone I can get in immediate contact with here.

9:20 PM

I work with Glass Half Full which is the only recycling center in Louisiana. We collect glass from the community and turn it into sand! We collect the plastic caps that people bring with their glass and hope to recycle those bottle caps as well as any of the plastic we generate in-house (#1,2,4,5 mostly)

Hello!! I've been in the PP community for years, just now getting into the discord. I live in the Chicago area of Illinois and I'm looking to buy 3D printer filament. I'm making animal skull models for my nature education programs, and would love to buy local, recycled material for them (That's the most nature education-friendly, after all!) I didn't see much the bazaar. In anyone in the midwest selling PLA filament? (edited)

Nathaniel (texas, USA)

I believe there is a precious plastic group in uh that have shredder and extrudar

Yeah, I have not gone to check it out yet and haven't heard back since trying to contact someone. I'll try again.

Hello! Des anyone know if there is a Precious Plastics community in Los Angeles?

Hey all!

Moxy and the Fruitbats

Hello!! I've been in the PP community for years, just now getting into the discord. I live in the Chicago area of Illinois and I'm looking to buy 3D printer filament. I'm making animal skull models for my nature education programs, and would love to buy local, recycled material for them (That's the most nature education-friendly, after all!) I didn't see much the bazaar. In anyone in the midwest selling PLA filament? (edited)

I would say probably not as pla isn't one of the 7 types I know some people recycle abs so maybe look for that but you'll probably have to ship it from outside of the united states because there are less workspaces here

8:49 PM

also check the map out around you maybe someone is near you and isn't selling on the bazaar

mimosa

Hello! Des anyone know if there is a Precious Plastics community in Los Angeles?

same for you the map is your best bet

I noticed that some workspaces like the lakes area precious plastic lab allow people to come in and use machines to recycle plastic. Is there a place like that in Texas?

9:47 PM

Also does anyone have the link to the U.S. specific server?

HotChoclateCreme

Also does anyone have the link to the U.S. specific server?

Here you go https://discord.gg/jZDzzqqE

10:18 PM

I have no idea about anything in texas, have you checked the map?

10:20 PM

5 hp Custom Made Plastic Shredder w/ Goblin 1 Controls, Techtop VFD

A series of tools for the Precious Plastic community to collaborate around the world. Connect, share and meet each other to tackle plastic waste.

mimosa

Hello! Des anyone know if there is a Precious Plastics community in Los Angeles?

Hey @mimosa The LA chapter for Precious Plastics site is https://sites.google.com/view/preciousplasticla/ They have a FB page, but it's private. They have a pretty cool setup, but I haven't seen a posted event for a while so hopefully this year!

Precious Plastic LA

DIY PLASTIC RECYCLING SOLUTIONS TO PLASTIC POLLUTION We are the Los Angeles branch of the Precious Plastic world wide open source DIY project started by inventor Dave Hakkens to put the power of recycling plastic in the hands of individuals and communities. We bring together people in Los

Hi folks, I'm Ellen T. Hoping to figure out how to help folks I'm working with in Egypt develop some business models with the tools here. I watched the video on safety, fumes, etc. but I'm wondering if the issue of 'off gassing' of the plastic products, e.g., the bricks, beams, in particular. If you know anything on this or can direct me to a video, I'd appreciate it

BillC

Hey @mimosa The LA chapter for Precious Plastics site is https://sites.google.com/view/preciousplasticla/ They have a FB page, but it's private. They have a pretty cool setup, but I haven't seen a posted event for a while so hopefully this year!

Thank you!

9:56 PM

@Liri (They/He) thank you!

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valeria16

Have any of y’all made any analysis on the shredder pro? My teammate and I are building for a senior project but we would appreciate it a lot if any of you can share any analysis

Connect with me, cuz we are also doing a senior project on this piece of equipment

Erik72

I have no idea about anything in texas, have you checked the map?

What part of texas

Hey everyone, excited to join and see how I can contribute!! I’m in NYC

Hey everyone! I am also NYC based - just found out about this project today and am super excited about it

Morning y'all, for those of you in the US of A apparently only 1/3 of glass is recycled!! and that's just because it's thrown into the garbage. Perhaps we can encourage those around us to recycle glass more as well.

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Hi, anyone in Southern Ontario/Toronto area looking for a shredder and parts? I built one 2 summers ago but have had to disassemble it and am looking to offload the parts. I also have an extrusion screw for an extrusion machine that never got completed. If I think the stuff will go to a good home I am looking to be pretty generous.

Hey Kylnew! I see where you've asked for people in the Ontario/Toronto area but I am in Jamaica looking for a shredder. There's a reeaaally good home here

I’m not super interested in shipping TBH, even if you paid. Sounds like hassle. If someone wants to show up to pick this stuff up I’m interested but I’m looking for very low effort on my part.

Ok... I'll check with a contact to see if he lives in your area and let you know

kylnew

Hi, anyone in Southern Ontario/Toronto area looking for a shredder and parts? I built one 2 summers ago but have had to disassemble it and am looking to offload the parts. I also have an extrusion screw for an extrusion machine that never got completed. If I think the stuff will go to a good home I am looking to be pretty generous.

Hi! I'm in Toronto. I do a lot of 3D printing but I haven't yet looked into filament recycling in too much detail.

kylnew

I’m not super interested in shipping TBH, even if you paid. Sounds like hassle. If someone wants to show up to pick this stuff up I’m interested but I’m looking for very low effort on my part.

Dude! Do you build other machines? I'm looking for an extrusion machine (for now) kick start my thing here in NB, you know. I'm a bit desperate as there's pretty much no Precious Plastic activity around here. Sooo I need a machine, but no one around is building machines, I don't know anything about building one either... OR do you know anyone building machines in this part of Canada? Maritimes area would be the greatest

Hey y'all, I am looking for small to medium sized manufacturers of plastic lumber and/or sheets and/or small products in North America. The company I work with has their own recycled material, so interested in someone able to take on PP/PE. Could anyone make recommendations please? Thank you so much, happy Monday

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Hello guys, I am interested on buying a Sheetpress that's on the US, I know that there is one selling on the bazar, but other than that I haven't been able to find any other machine that isn't like a huge production in line assembly, If you know where I could get one or any info please let me know, thanks!

Hello everyone, Quite some time ago the precious plastics discord community was visited by a university student that was writing a thesis of the issue of the Plastic recycling industry and reached out to us for our thoughts. Is that person still with this community? If so I would really like to talk with them

kylnew

Hi, anyone in Southern Ontario/Toronto area looking for a shredder and parts? I built one 2 summers ago but have had to disassemble it and am looking to offload the parts. I also have an extrusion screw for an extrusion machine that never got completed. If I think the stuff will go to a good home I am looking to be pretty generous.

Yes Kylnew, I have been trying to build both with no success. I am interested. Here's my email ruiegsilva@gmail.com

Hey guys! New peep here, i'm from canada and currently experimenting with melting PLA for reusing!

3:17 AM

Smooth-on Mold Star 31T can withstand 230 degree celcius which is perfect for shredded PLA

3:17 AM

Now if only i could shred it haha

I have a truly enormous amount of plastic to get rid of in Texas. I'm thinking I'll have to call the city next week to see if there's something they have they can do with it other than the landfill. To be clear, if you brought a pickup truck to the property I inherited and filled it up with plastic, you would not have all the plastic. If you dumped that truckload of plastic, came back and filled it up again, you still would not have all the plastic. I wouldn't even want to venture a guess as to how many such trips you'd have to take. I don't even know the extent of it yet. The plastic 5 gallon buckets alone, if they're neatly and compactly arranged, MIGHT be able to fit in the bed of a pickup truck. I do not want to be responsible for having dumped so much plastic into a landfill.

kylnew

Hi, anyone in Southern Ontario/Toronto area looking for a shredder and parts? I built one 2 summers ago but have had to disassemble it and am looking to offload the parts. I also have an extrusion screw for an extrusion machine that never got completed. If I think the stuff will go to a good home I am looking to be pretty generous.

Hi Kylnew, would you be willing to ship to BC? I am very interested in the Shredder

kylnew

I’m not super interested in shipping TBH, even if you paid. Sounds like hassle. If someone wants to show up to pick this stuff up I’m interested but I’m looking for very low effort on my part.

I will buy your shredder, how much were you thinking, I can pick it up I am not far away!

kylnew

I’m not super interested in shipping TBH, even if you paid. Sounds like hassle. If someone wants to show up to pick this stuff up I’m interested but I’m looking for very low effort on my part.

I am a TECH teacher as well so it would be going to a good home for sure!

Hey all, I'm new here, and was wondering if anyone knows if there is a market at all for pure shredded PET plastic. I come across a lot of empty bottles near me, and I've started shredding them into small pieces, the shreds being about 4mm in size. Just wondering if there are any PET plastic experts around here :)

jepale

Hey all, I'm new here, and was wondering if anyone knows if there is a market at all for pure shredded PET plastic. I come across a lot of empty bottles near me, and I've started shredding them into small pieces, the shreds being about 4mm in size. Just wondering if there are any PET plastic experts around here :)

Check the brazar I'm sure I've seen some of them on there. And I knew there are a few shops around here that actually turn the shredded stuff into 3d printing filament.

Thank you! @Wild_Inventor

You're welcome

Hi everyone! I'm in Brooklyn, New York experimenting with plastic as part of my art. I'm having some trouble finding machines...anyone in NYC too?

Hello, does anyone know of an HDPE sheet producer in the continental US?

Any one know how to get the email to work in Bazar? I am trying to buy some shredders and I cannot contact the sellers.

RichC

Any one know how to get the email to work in Bazar? I am trying to buy some shredders and I cannot contact the sellers.

They are in the process of migrating the Bazar. I’d assume that’s the likely culprit. In the bazar specific channel there are sellers with issues accessing emails. You could try posting in there for more assistance.

Hey! In Northern California here. Looking to network. If anyone is local or in the Pacific North West, hit me up! Eager to meet more like minded folks. I run a bunch of 3d printers and am making my own. Want to start looking at recycling and making machines that help with that.

dmray

I have a truly enormous amount of plastic to get rid of in Texas. I'm thinking I'll have to call the city next week to see if there's something they have they can do with it other than the landfill. To be clear, if you brought a pickup truck to the property I inherited and filled it up with plastic, you would not have all the plastic. If you dumped that truckload of plastic, came back and filled it up again, you still would not have all the plastic. I wouldn't even want to venture a guess as to how many such trips you'd have to take. I don't even know the extent of it yet. The plastic 5 gallon buckets alone, if they're neatly and compactly arranged, MIGHT be able to fit in the bed of a pickup truck. I do not want to be responsible for having dumped so much plastic into a landfill.

Hey what part of Texas are you and those buckets?

Also, anyone know of any Precious Plastic shredding/extruding/sheetpressing operations going in Texas?

Hello everyone, we are F.A.M.E Worldwide and we are located in Miami,Fl. We are interested in collaborating with other members that are based in Miami,Fl or surrounding areas to join our fundraising campaign to build a workspace in Miami that works with Creatives and Youth in the Arts.

greetings, I'm looking to connect with folks in the DC area. I saw above a specific link for the LA chapter, and I'm wondering if there's a similar one for the DC area.

kylnew

Hi, anyone in Southern Ontario/Toronto area looking for a shredder and parts? I built one 2 summers ago but have had to disassemble it and am looking to offload the parts. I also have an extrusion screw for an extrusion machine that never got completed. If I think the stuff will go to a good home I am looking to be pretty generous.

Hi kylnew! Im a student in Minnesota doing a senior capstone project on recycling 3D prints and I am looking to buy/build a shredder to go into a prototype. If you still have a shredder you are looking to get rid of, I'd love to buy it off of you!

5:13 PM

Does anyone know of a CAD model of the basic precious plastics shredder with imperial units? I am looking to build one in the US's midwest and all the stock sheet metal is in the wrong units. I might need to go through by hand and convert everything to local units and make sure the tolerances are still alright, but if the files already exist, then it would save me a ton of time! TYIA

Marie.makes

Does anyone know of a CAD model of the basic precious plastics shredder with imperial units? I am looking to build one in the US's midwest and all the stock sheet metal is in the wrong units. I might need to go through by hand and convert everything to local units and make sure the tolerances are still alright, but if the files already exist, then it would save me a ton of time! TYIA

Shredder_Imperial.zip

7.85 MB

hi there!! im new to the community and working on building a collection point and shredder workspace in southern CA. wondering if there are any others out there in the US who have had success with this business model and be willing to connect and share any tips?

Marie.makes

Hi kylnew! Im a student in Minnesota doing a senior capstone project on recycling 3D prints and I am looking to buy/build a shredder to go into a prototype. If you still have a shredder you are looking to get rid of, I'd love to buy it off of you!

come join us on the MN server! I know there's a few folks down in the Cities, I'm up closer to the Fergus Falls workspace https://discord.gg/F648hN6q

CitSciWorkshop

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Awesome, thank you!!

happy to help!

kylnew

I’m not super interested in shipping TBH, even if you paid. Sounds like hassle. If someone wants to show up to pick this stuff up I’m interested but I’m looking for very low effort on my part.

Hey. Is this still available?

Good day comrades, at what price do you sell your plastic beams? And what measures it has

There is an ad that might be of interest for someone looking for an approved V4 type of shredder, North American spec. Ships from Alberta, Canada. https://www.lenmark.com/products/5-hp-custom-made-plastic-shredder-w-goblin-1-controls-techtop-vfd (edited)

Specifications Model Year: 2021 S/N: CA/PPC0003 Made In Canada Condition Good Assembled Dimensions: 1.2 x 0.5 x 1.5 metres Other Specifications No. of Shafts: 2 Blades: 13 and 7 tooth opposing bypass Blade Width: 6 mm Spacers: Variable adjusted to 0.005" cutting clearance Voltage: 208 / 220 V Current Draw: 21 A VFD Pow

Quinn_Webb

And @Shaun_Regenbaum Hey there! I am based out of northern Forsyth County, Georgia. I'm planning on buying a shredder and extruder machine over the next year and start to build a plastics recycling business from there. What do you hope to do in the PP community? Perhaps there are ways we can collaborate. (edited)

Hi Quinn, Im a PP newbie located down below Macon Georgia. Im looking to raise money with similar ambitions- to start a plastic recycling biz. I was curious how everything was going for your business. Have you hit any snags along the way?

Hello, I work for a company that uses thermoset powder coat powder on most of the products we produce. Mostly Hybrids and Polyester-Epoxy. Would love to work with someone who has worked with this type of plastic with success. We generate a lot of waste that goes into the landfill and I would like to change that.

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Anyone have tips to source a basic shredder motor? I cant seem to find anything powerful enough or slow enough

@Marie.makes the first thing you should post is where you are located. If I give you a Canadian (I am in Newmarket, Ontario Canada) Link that may not help much if you are in North Carolina for example, North America is a HUGE place! You Need a 1750 standard motor with 1-3hp and a gearbox. Aiming for a rotation speed of 15 to 40RPM (Calculated by the ratio of the gearbox and the motor RPM). this should get you started, consider that different plastic types and thicknesses as well as sizes of pieces to shred will dictate the most efficient speed along with other factors such as clearances between the blades etc.

Hello hello!!! I am on a team making a plastic shredder and injection molding machine. The injection molder will be done far sooner than the shredder so I am wondering if anyone has PETG shredded flakes for sale. It would be really helpful if they are in any of the following colors white, black, and yellow/gold

Mirco (CANADA, ON)

@Marie.makes the first thing you should post is where you are located. If I give you a Canadian (I am in Newmarket, Ontario Canada) Link that may not help much if you are in North Carolina for example, North America is a HUGE place! You Need a 1750 standard motor with 1-3hp and a gearbox. Aiming for a rotation speed of 15 to 40RPM (Calculated by the ratio of the gearbox and the motor RPM). this should get you started, consider that different plastic types and thicknesses as well as sizes of pieces to shred will dictate the most efficient speed along with other factors such as clearances between the blades etc.

Good point! I’m in Minnesota. Willing to order and pay shipping and all, but maybe I haven’t found the right place to look yet

Does anyone know what those seals on the inside of plastic caps are made of? (Specifically in the caps of soda bottles) Like sometimes the seals are blueish or whiteish, and I was wondering if people know if those seals can be recycled with the cap, or need to be seperated

Marie.makes

Good point! I’m in Minnesota. Willing to order and pay shipping and all, but maybe I haven’t found the right place to look yet

I am from MN as well!

9:40 PM

#MARSBARS

TechDaddyTomerts

#MARSBARS

jepale

Does anyone know what those seals on the inside of plastic caps are made of? (Specifically in the caps of soda bottles) Like sometimes the seals are blueish or whiteish, and I was wondering if people know if those seals can be recycled with the cap, or need to be seperated

Silicone I believe

Hey, name is Eddie. I clean shorelines and forests, we are looking to use the waste to fund our activitities and adventures. We clean in NS Canada and have started groups all over the province. Together we have removed 150,000 lbs of waste and counting daily. Most of what we pick up is fishing industry waste and is unidentified, dirty, UV soaked plastic. My intention is to set up some sort of shredding and processing in my garage to start I have tried to buy 2 or 3 different shreddders off of the precious plastic bazar but the site continues to have errors processing my payment. Can some one point me in the direction of an affordable starter shredder. I have people collecting plastic for me and would like to start this up here in our community. (edited)

Mr.Tidiesonweekends

Hey, name is Eddie. I clean shorelines and forests, we are looking to use the waste to fund our activitities and adventures. We clean in NS Canada and have started groups all over the province. Together we have removed 150,000 lbs of waste and counting daily. Most of what we pick up is fishing industry waste and is unidentified, dirty, UV soaked plastic. My intention is to set up some sort of shredding and processing in my garage to start I have tried to buy 2 or 3 different shreddders off of the precious plastic bazar but the site continues to have errors processing my payment. Can some one point me in the direction of an affordable starter shredder. I have people collecting plastic for me and would like to start this up here in our community. (edited)

Can you reach out to anyone selling shredders in Canada on the precious plastic site and work around using the site to pay for it?

Jawshhwa

Can you reach out to anyone selling shredders in Canada on the precious plastic site and work around using the site to pay for it?

I am awaiting responses from the sellers as well i just like to keep moving, I tried two months ago and had the same issues. There are no Canadian Vendors on the precious plastic site seeling shredders currently.

Mr.Tidiesonweekends

Hey, name is Eddie. I clean shorelines and forests, we are looking to use the waste to fund our activitities and adventures. We clean in NS Canada and have started groups all over the province. Together we have removed 150,000 lbs of waste and counting daily. Most of what we pick up is fishing industry waste and is unidentified, dirty, UV soaked plastic. My intention is to set up some sort of shredding and processing in my garage to start I have tried to buy 2 or 3 different shreddders off of the precious plastic bazar but the site continues to have errors processing my payment. Can some one point me in the direction of an affordable starter shredder. I have people collecting plastic for me and would like to start this up here in our community. (edited)

see if you can find a recycler near you,their bigger shredders asre faster and cheaper,they also mostly pay quickly,so its good for getting quick money on the plastic

2:50 PM

the main thing ive seen them wanting often is for the plastic to be relativley clean and/or sorted

Mr.Tidiesonweekends

I am awaiting responses from the sellers as well i just like to keep moving, I tried two months ago and had the same issues. There are no Canadian Vendors on the precious plastic site seeling shredders currently.

Are you going to be making things with the plastic or just selling the shredded material?

Jawshhwa

Are you going to be making things with the plastic or just selling the shredded material?

I have avenues created for both options, we have a few compnaies in Canada that use plastic as a few international assests have been reaching out looking for recycled plastics. Really we are just trying to offset the cost of fuel and food, some of our clean ups are 3 hours of driving each direction and we have assests up to 6-8 hours away that we can collect from.

one very important thing to remember is that pretty much the main way of getting out your cost in plastic at this scale is to sell designer items made with said plastic

2:55 PM

imo nothing else will really make up the investment at this scale

2:56 PM

unless youve got a grant like some people

I’ve been watching the brothers make on YouTube and selling keychains and necklaces, guitar picks.

Mr.Tidiesonweekends

I have avenues created for both options, we have a few compnaies in Canada that use plastic as a few international assests have been reaching out looking for recycled plastics. Really we are just trying to offset the cost of fuel and food, some of our clean ups are 3 hours of driving each direction and we have assests up to 6-8 hours away that we can collect from.

Do you have a website?

Jawshhwa

Do you have a website?

No website at the moment, I have social media, Tik Tok, Instagram and Facebook. You can find them all from my Instagram @Mr.Tidiesonweekends

sponsoons

see if you can find a recycler near you,their bigger shredders asre faster and cheaper,they also mostly pay quickly,so its good for getting quick money on the plastic

the closest recycler to me in 9 hours of driving away. I am hoping to shred locally in order to move larger amounts of plastic to repurposing companies.

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Marie.makes

Anyone have tips to source a basic shredder motor? I cant seem to find anything powerful enough or slow enough

Hi @Marie.makes. Check out machine-shop channel. I posted a few items that might help with the shredder components: https://discord.com/channels/586676777334865928/598887270636060694/956220430694359060

I'm looking to start something in mid indiana. Is there any resources state side that could help me find some footing.

anyone a PP newbie like me who has the goal of setting up a shredder workspace? reply below if you’d be interested in a zoom to problem-solve together!

Hiya! is anyone repurposing plastic into containers? for example, making tall boy trashcans?

chrissy07

anyone a PP newbie like me who has the goal of setting up a shredder workspace? reply below if you’d be interested in a zoom to problem-solve together!

I’d be interested!

chrissy07

anyone a PP newbie like me who has the goal of setting up a shredder workspace? reply below if you’d be interested in a zoom to problem-solve together!

I would also be interested.

Hello all!

I'm based out of Oklahoma and looking to start collecting, and processing plastic waste. Trying to start with a shredder, but slow to find custom DIY solutions. (edited)

Hi! I'm from Toronto, Canada. I work and volunteer in the climate justice movement. I enjoy everything that's done around here, and wanting to get involved and support wherever I can. (edited)

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Hello everyone!

MarineEagle1

Hello everyone!

Hello!

Antassium

Hello all!

I'm based out of Oklahoma and looking to start collecting, and processing plastic waste. Trying to start with a shredder, but slow to find custom DIY solutions. (edited)

I'm in DFW area so potentially some regional collab if you're in southern part of OK

Hello all, I am an artist in Philadelphia, I was just awarded a grant to make a public sculpture that raises awareness about solutions to the plastic pollution problem. I am looking to purchase 10 pieces of 2'x2' sheets of HDPE from a precious plastic sheet press. I cannot find anyone on the marketplace that sells to the US. I saw a few others ask about this product, is it possible to source this?

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9:26 PM

The sculpture is commissioned through the Academy of Natural Science, I would love to be able to use this platform to bring awareness to this work!

@Mr.Tidiesonweekends https://discord.gg/jFk3tnMW

9:30 PM

@Mr.Tidiesonweekends there is a Precious Plastic Canada shredder somewhere in a makerspace in Sydney NS.

morgan

I'm in DFW area so potentially some regional collab if you're in southern part of OK

I am in Northern Oklahoma, but depending on circumstances, collab may be possible. I hope to expand to a larger space here if possible.

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chrissy07

anyone a PP newbie like me who has the goal of setting up a shredder workspace? reply below if you’d be interested in a zoom to problem-solve together!

Newbie here! Also starting with a Shredder Workspace. Trying to figure out if we need to convert the plans to Imperial to deal with the materials from USA.

Anyone know the precious plastic SoCal guy? I can’t get in contact with them through their contact information

@Redsamurai ask for an invite to the US server. I am waiting for a reply...

I don’t know how to do that

Redsamurai

I don’t know how to do that

I'm nowhere near SoCal, but can manage the US server invite. https://discord.gg/3KJ8EEbz

Thank you, I think I just joined California

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Anyone here live in central Texas?? New to precious plastic and wondering if someone might already have a workspace with shredder and extruder set up?

PNW- US

Does anybody have a good tutorial on building the system and a list of parts?

Just... Wow.

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Lexington Kentucky, Reporting in. Any Neighbors? drop me a line.

Anyone here based in Utah? I tried to start a group a few years ago but am interested in renewing my efforts: https://www.facebook.com/groups/534863136889818 (edited)

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Anyone in the New England area? Boston specifically

FusedStamen

Anyone in the New England area? Boston specifically

I'm North from Boston. I'm really new around here.

viniciusisola

I'm North from Boston. I'm really new around here.

Same - I’ve been looking into this for about a year but just joined the discord. I work in a lab and we produce so much plastic it’s insane, I’m trying to see what’s around the area and if there’s nothing I’ll build it out myself

4:05 PM

We have some spare equipment at work that is destined for trash I believe I can repurpose into a shredder/extruded

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It would be nice to have someone to collaborate with. Let me know as you plan/execute your ideas or if you need some help to brainstorm/plan/execute. I work remote for a company in Brazil, so I'm always home (I live in Billerica).

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LOCATION: Hey all, I hope everyone, no matter where geographically, is having a good day! Again we see soooo many posts about location location. It is very important - @Mattia how is the development on the Precious Plastic Map going? Has anything improved, it should be high on the "work in progress list? No? Should it not be in a channel for everyone here on Discord? Please don`t say "we have too many channels" - the map is less important than a "just chatting " channel? Just thought I bring it up again as location is on everyone's mind. Cheers from Canada, all!

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LOCATION: Hey all, I hope everyone, no matter where geographically, is having a good day! Again we see soooo many posts about location location. It is very important - @Mattia how is the development on the Precious Plastic Map going? Has anything improved, it should be high on the "work in progress list? No? Should it not be in a channel for everyone here on Discord? Please don`t say "we have too many channels" - the map is less important than a "just chatting " channel? Just thought I bring it up again as location is on everyone's mind. Cheers from Canada, all!

Hey! Yes map is beyond important

The map is currently maintained by the Community Platform team, you can go to #🖐start-here and opt in to those channels. There you can propose changes to the map.

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Ok Sir @Mattia , thank you! (edited)

Hey Everyone! I’m from Northern California, 2 hours south of Oregon border. Learning about invasive plants and beautiful natives that replace them.

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Hi, I am trying to build the extruder . not the pro, but the basic one. can some one direct me to the BOM and build files? the starter kit has the pro plan, but not the basic

Hey

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I live in North America

7:08 PM

How do you recycle PP can you compressed mold it like HDPE

7:08 PM

What are the chemical properties of PP ?

7:09 PM

I do recycle HDPE

Hello all fellow NA people's. My name is Gustavo Ali Limas. It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance. I do not know where to place this so I guess I'll start here.

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I work for Goodwill Orange county https://www.ocgoodwill.org/stores-donation-center/ I recently had a meeting with the CEO and wanted to start my own department using the Precious Plastic model. https://www.canva.com/design/DAE-kq2-Bx8/gP1CKGPHwVbghJbNfCaGcA/view?utm_content=DAE-kq2-Bx8&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=homepage_design_menu Here is my brief presentation. At the end of the meeting I didn't get a yes or a no...I got a maybe and an invitation for a second meeting. I had some major questions on this methodology of plastic recycling due to the nature of how I plan to use it: 1. Can people with developmental aka Neurodivergent people, veterans, or even people who are suffering housing and job loss with possible mental health issues use the machinery? 2. Has anyone in the whole PP multiverse ever tried and succeeded in creating a large scale processing, fabricating, and output plant for plastic? I know Version 4 was in a larger facility with 100 volunteers but that got shutdown due to toxic paint. 3. Are there enough resources at my disposal to be able to convince this nonprofit to switch their entire direction for the future of their company? (This one might be rhetorical

) I have a second presentation that I have created for my second meeting but I might need to create a third for my upcoming meeting since this presentation is more of a re-educating and my own personal approach to this unique system. https://www.canva.com/design/DAE_ryUVARo/SA_ne1YB9YCTfHuTvn2BRw/view?utm_content=DAE_ryUVARo&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=homepage_design_menu I guess if you know how to help in any way or to connect me with someone in the PP multiverse I would greatly appreciate it. Can I cross post this somehow? #just-chatting #deleted-channel #inspiration #👋start-here #archived-contribute #🖐start-here #archived-communication #archived-beyond-plastic

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I work with people who have developmental disabilities and I would love to create jobs for them using the PP model this by saving the world with people who are seen just as plastic....not valuable. They have asked me to be their champion. So I must do the work. Hope to hear from someone soon.

tavothegreatest

Hello all fellow NA people's. My name is Gustavo Ali Limas. It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance. I do not know where to place this so I guess I'll start here.

Wow, that's great! As the waste diversion coordinator for a local non-proffit chain of thrift stores, I've had a little experience working with volunteers and recovering usable materials from donated goods that we could not sell. I've even run into the goodwill guys unloading our scrap metal trucks side by side :). Kudos to your efforts and I look forward to encouraging you and following your progress. If a position like this were to open up in my home town I'd love to be part of it.

6:26 PM

Please feel free to PM me if you want to chat, or bounce ideas around.

NJ90210

Please feel free to PM me if you want to chat, or bounce ideas around.

Okay

tavothegreatest

I work for Goodwill Orange county https://www.ocgoodwill.org/stores-donation-center/ I recently had a meeting with the CEO and wanted to start my own department using the Precious Plastic model. https://www.canva.com/design/DAE-kq2-Bx8/gP1CKGPHwVbghJbNfCaGcA/view?utm_content=DAE-kq2-Bx8&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=homepage_design_menu Here is my brief presentation. At the end of the meeting I didn't get a yes or a no...I got a maybe and an invitation for a second meeting. I had some major questions on this methodology of plastic recycling due to the nature of how I plan to use it: 1. Can people with developmental aka Neurodivergent people, veterans, or even people who are suffering housing and job loss with possible mental health issues use the machinery? 2. Has anyone in the whole PP multiverse ever tried and succeeded in creating a large scale processing, fabricating, and output plant for plastic? I know Version 4 was in a larger facility with 100 volunteers but that got shutdown due to toxic paint. 3. Are there enough resources at my disposal to be able to convince this nonprofit to switch their entire direction for the future of their company? (This one might be rhetorical

) I have a second presentation that I have created for my second meeting but I might need to create a third for my upcoming meeting since this presentation is more of a re-educating and my own personal approach to this unique system. https://www.canva.com/design/DAE_ryUVARo/SA_ne1YB9YCTfHuTvn2BRw/view?utm_content=DAE_ryUVARo&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=homepage_design_menu I guess if you know how to help in any way or to connect me with someone in the PP multiverse I would greatly appreciate it. Can I cross post this somehow? #just-chatting #deleted-channel #inspiration #👋start-here #archived-contribute #🖐start-here #archived-communication #archived-beyond-plastic

Re: "1. Can people with developmental aka Neurodivergent people, veterans, or even people who are suffering housing and job loss with possible mental health issues use the machinery?" People will need mechanical aptitude to run machinery, but none of the labels you listed have any bearing on whether a person has the capability to run the machinery or not. Some can, and some will need help and/or supervision. It's a very interesting proposition though.

Erik72

Re: "1. Can people with developmental aka Neurodivergent people, veterans, or even people who are suffering housing and job loss with possible mental health issues use the machinery?" People will need mechanical aptitude to run machinery, but none of the labels you listed have any bearing on whether a person has the capability to run the machinery or not. Some can, and some will need help and/or supervision. It's a very interesting proposition though.

I agree completely. My whole 10 years of experience has been to teach and assist those on the spectrum to do what others think they can not or are not able. The reason I list the question in this specific manner is if no one has thought about this in the development of this system I would like to rethink of the process with that population in mind to do the work alongside others who can provide support when and if needed.

NJ90210

Please feel free to PM me if you want to chat, or bounce ideas around.

I really appreciate your feedback and I will take that into consideration

NJ90210

Wow, that's great! As the waste diversion coordinator for a local non-proffit chain of thrift stores, I've had a little experience working with volunteers and recovering usable materials from donated goods that we could not sell. I've even run into the goodwill guys unloading our scrap metal trucks side by side :). Kudos to your efforts and I look forward to encouraging you and following your progress. If a position like this were to open up in my home town I'd love to be part of it.

@NJ90210 initially Goodwill as an organization does do their own internal recycling but it's typically integrated into whatever local recycling system that already exists that is based heavily on profitability and really only recycles goods that can be used and various other industries. My approach and my conversation with the CEO and hopefully the board in general is that this company should begin to collect plastic since they already have the infrastructure and have already empowered the communities that they serve with the notion of recycling clothing and home goods. A simple example of this would be that people can bring in specific types of plastic to receive a discount on their retail stores and we can take those plastics and take them through the precious plastic model with the communities that I already serve.

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tavothegreatest

@NJ90210 initially Goodwill as an organization does do their own internal recycling but it's typically integrated into whatever local recycling system that already exists that is based heavily on profitability and really only recycles goods that can be used and various other industries. My approach and my conversation with the CEO and hopefully the board in general is that this company should begin to collect plastic since they already have the infrastructure and have already empowered the communities that they serve with the notion of recycling clothing and home goods. A simple example of this would be that people can bring in specific types of plastic to receive a discount on their retail stores and we can take those plastics and take them through the precious plastic model with the communities that I already serve.

Hi Tavo, I've sent a friend request, might be able to help with some contacts.

CitSciWorkshop

Hi Tavo, I've sent a friend request, might be able to help with some contacts.

Wow! Accepted! Ty for your interest and help

Hey North America PP Community

My name is Kokeb but you can call me Koko! Who has a PP site that I can interview to learn more about? After watching all the YT I still have some questions and would appreciate talking to any site! (edited)

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koko

Hey North America PP Community

My name is Kokeb but you can call me Koko! Who has a PP site that I can interview to learn more about? After watching all the YT I still have some questions and would appreciate talking to any site! (edited)

What are you questions

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I would like to start an online shop that features and sells household products made by precious plastic businesses. It would use a drop shipping approach so for this to work I would need a few business partners I can list products from. Given products should be ones that don't come with logos from the customer. The product must be reasonable easy to make that way they can be shipped out in a timely manor. Should be able to ship to most places globally. Mainly the United States as that's where initial market will be. Please DM me if you're interested.

Wild_Inventor

I would like to start an online shop that features and sells household products made by precious plastic businesses. It would use a drop shipping approach so for this to work I would need a few business partners I can list products from. Given products should be ones that don't come with logos from the customer. The product must be reasonable easy to make that way they can be shipped out in a timely manor. Should be able to ship to most places globally. Mainly the United States as that's where initial market will be. Please DM me if you're interested.

Where are you based at?

tavothegreatest

Where are you based at?

The US, Indiana, by the great lakes and Chicago to he more precise. the shop would be online and drop shipping means the products being ordered are made on demand. So there's no need for large inventories. Being based on the US, means that our main customers will be from the US as well. (edited)

Hey all. Newly active member (been lurking for a few years now). I'm getting ready to apply for funding to open a mixed space, collection center and machine shop. I need some info from someone who already has an operation running in each of these areas. I'd love to chat if anyone has some time.

Heyyyy. I am part of a community of people who pick up litter on the weekends. We'd like to set up a plastic collection point and were wondering if there is a revenue-generation component to this -- assuming we collect alot of clean plastic, is there a way to then sell this to shredders/etc in exchange for money? Would really appreciate an answer to this question

cruzini

Heyyyy. I am part of a community of people who pick up litter on the weekends. We'd like to set up a plastic collection point and were wondering if there is a revenue-generation component to this -- assuming we collect alot of clean plastic, is there a way to then sell this to shredders/etc in exchange for money? Would really appreciate an answer to this question

my local waste management has a recycle center and buys and sells plastic. you should look into that

FreddieLopEZ

my local waste management has a recycle center and buys and sells plastic. you should look into that

Thanks! You mind sharing the name of the local waste mgmt spot you’re referring too? Will help me research who does and doesn’t do that

Anyone have an extruder for sale/rent in CO?

Someone is selling an injection machine in Huntsville, Alabama. It's not a precious plastic design but I think someone might be interested in a used machine. https://www.facebook.com/groups/97826290593/permalink/10166567852775594/?ref=share&mibextid=3qQk68

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Hi. I am a sophomore in RISD studying furniture design, and I am thinking PP itself is an interesting field to study along. So my question is, are there any ways I could check workshops or internship related to it?

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Or any advice on equipment to start without machinery like extruders, grinder, etc?

Hey so I bought a shredder kit but I haven't had the chance to use it since I need the motor and coupler. Any tips on which to get. Thanks

kenton

Hey so I bought a shredder kit but I haven't had the chance to use it since I need the motor and coupler. Any tips on which to get. Thanks

What version of shredder box did you get? Do you know the diameter of the axle? I'd be happy to help if you need.

CitSciWorkshop

What version of shredder box did you get? Do you know the diameter of the axle? I'd be happy to help if you need.

I appreciate it, I have the shredder 2.1 and the diameter is 20mm

kenton

I appreciate it, I have the shredder 2.1 and the diameter is 20mm

Friend request sent, I can help you find some options.

How's it going guys

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I'd like to know how I can get a machine to melt the plastik, and the plastik ;]

Hello there!! Does anyone of you have a schematic or sth, yo connect the pie controller to the heathers in the inyection machine?

anyone from NY

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Indiana here

Michigan here

Good afternoon everyone, I've just started the recycling project, I'm just in idea and project planning. I have a question, the tables that are used in the banks in which equipment are they made since the press (sheetpress) only makes squares of 1 mtr x 1 mtr?

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Good afternoon everyone, I've just started the recycling project, I'm just in idea and project planning. I have a question, the tables that are used in the banks in which equipment are they made since the press (sheetpress) only makes squares of 1 mtr x 1 mtr?

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Rafael III

Good afternoon everyone, I've just started the recycling project, I'm just in idea and project planning. I have a question, the tables that are used in the banks in which equipment are they made since the press (sheetpress) only makes squares of 1 mtr x 1 mtr?

did you make that ??

How are you

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Anyone on the NW area interested in starting something up like this,

anyone in the Bay Area want some very clean and well sorted HPDE? (bottle caps and such)

Anyone in or around Oklahoma, USA wanting to work on this? We have a small team in OKC and are looking for more people interested in creating a Precious Plastics workspace.

Idaho here

@TheGenieWe're based in Boise!

oh that's cool. I'm up north currently.

@CitSciWorkshop We’re trying to find the best motor and coupler ideas as well for a 20mm shredder axle for our 3D printed carbon fiber PLA shredder box based off the most recent PP toolkit. We posted where we are at in the shredder dev - If you would either recommend a better scrapped motor or help us figure out attachment, we would be very grateful.

tavothegreatest

I work for Goodwill Orange county https://www.ocgoodwill.org/stores-donation-center/ I recently had a meeting with the CEO and wanted to start my own department using the Precious Plastic model. https://www.canva.com/design/DAE-kq2-Bx8/gP1CKGPHwVbghJbNfCaGcA/view?utm_content=DAE-kq2-Bx8&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=homepage_design_menu Here is my brief presentation. At the end of the meeting I didn't get a yes or a no...I got a maybe and an invitation for a second meeting. I had some major questions on this methodology of plastic recycling due to the nature of how I plan to use it: 1. Can people with developmental aka Neurodivergent people, veterans, or even people who are suffering housing and job loss with possible mental health issues use the machinery? 2. Has anyone in the whole PP multiverse ever tried and succeeded in creating a large scale processing, fabricating, and output plant for plastic? I know Version 4 was in a larger facility with 100 volunteers but that got shutdown due to toxic paint. 3. Are there enough resources at my disposal to be able to convince this nonprofit to switch their entire direction for the future of their company? (This one might be rhetorical

) I have a second presentation that I have created for my second meeting but I might need to create a third for my upcoming meeting since this presentation is more of a re-educating and my own personal approach to this unique system. https://www.canva.com/design/DAE_ryUVARo/SA_ne1YB9YCTfHuTvn2BRw/view?utm_content=DAE_ryUVARo&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=homepage_design_menu I guess if you know how to help in any way or to connect me with someone in the PP multiverse I would greatly appreciate it. Can I cross post this somehow? #just-chatting #deleted-channel #inspiration #👋start-here #archived-contribute #🖐start-here #archived-communication #archived-beyond-plastic

1. I'd say so. I'm pretty damned retarded, and I can puzzle them out. 2. Fucked if I know. 3. Using the resources of Goodwill to help them branch out into manufacturing sounds like an amazing idea to me.

tavothegreatest

I work for Goodwill Orange county https://www.ocgoodwill.org/stores-donation-center/ I recently had a meeting with the CEO and wanted to start my own department using the Precious Plastic model. https://www.canva.com/design/DAE-kq2-Bx8/gP1CKGPHwVbghJbNfCaGcA/view?utm_content=DAE-kq2-Bx8&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=homepage_design_menu Here is my brief presentation. At the end of the meeting I didn't get a yes or a no...I got a maybe and an invitation for a second meeting. I had some major questions on this methodology of plastic recycling due to the nature of how I plan to use it: 1. Can people with developmental aka Neurodivergent people, veterans, or even people who are suffering housing and job loss with possible mental health issues use the machinery? 2. Has anyone in the whole PP multiverse ever tried and succeeded in creating a large scale processing, fabricating, and output plant for plastic? I know Version 4 was in a larger facility with 100 volunteers but that got shutdown due to toxic paint. 3. Are there enough resources at my disposal to be able to convince this nonprofit to switch their entire direction for the future of their company? (This one might be rhetorical

) I have a second presentation that I have created for my second meeting but I might need to create a third for my upcoming meeting since this presentation is more of a re-educating and my own personal approach to this unique system. https://www.canva.com/design/DAE_ryUVARo/SA_ne1YB9YCTfHuTvn2BRw/view?utm_content=DAE_ryUVARo&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=homepage_design_menu I guess if you know how to help in any way or to connect me with someone in the PP multiverse I would greatly appreciate it. Can I cross post this somehow? #just-chatting #deleted-channel #inspiration #👋start-here #archived-contribute #🖐start-here #archived-communication #archived-beyond-plastic

Hi Tavo, We've been developing concepts for similar groups. If you'd like to chat about what we've been developing I'd be happy to share.

Guys im pretty lost as to how to get in touch with a local group (if there is one) around Boston. I work in a lab and we have a TON of plastic that we throw away without ever making contact with anything (lids of tubes, etc) as well as plastic tubes that basically only touch salt water. I'm looking to eventually build up to process myself, but don't know where to start haha

Hello ! I'm having so much clogging issue with the injection machine. I tried ABS and HDPE. Sometime it works fines but 90% of the times it's clogged. It seem the far end is not hot enough but there no heating element where the mould is connected.... I tried preheating for 1 to 3 hours, no results. I tried 130-165 celcius for HDPE, no results. I tried preheating the mould... But the clog is before the mould. I tried adding plastic before and after preheating phase, no results .... I start to believe it's the worst machine to mould anything. Help me please

MapplePanda

Hello ! I'm having so much clogging issue with the injection machine. I tried ABS and HDPE. Sometime it works fines but 90% of the times it's clogged. It seem the far end is not hot enough but there no heating element where the mould is connected.... I tried preheating for 1 to 3 hours, no results. I tried 130-165 celcius for HDPE, no results. I tried preheating the mould... But the clog is before the mould. I tried adding plastic before and after preheating phase, no results .... I start to believe it's the worst machine to mould anything. Help me please

If your Inyection is with a pipe screw and then the mould attached to it, in order of ideas, my suggestion are -Try to move your heat element as near as the nozzle as possible -Check the position for your termostate, if it is near a heat element, try to move it to a zone where you measure the injection tube element, not the heat element -give enough time to cook the plastic, once you fill the tube, it depends, 6 to 8 minutes and move around that time frame as your convienence -try ordering a heating element with the diameter of your pipe noozle, and atach it to it, with 3.1 we try this and work just fine, but not the best way to go -for us when using a pipe nozzle type, also it got clogged a LOT, even with "easy release" nozzle in the v3.1, so we decided to not go for this type anymore and get a machine conical nozzle, and add a jack to the bottom of the inyector, of course is a bit expensive, or at least you would have to put in a little more work. -For the mould, mmm, its treaky, even if your nozzle its now getting enough heat, always have a drill for the mould, and again try to get your nut conector as short as possible, and with every inyection, try to remove as much material from the nut while still hot. It depends on how much you are willing to invest in time and resourse for the solution, but try the first to tips and go from there. The best of luck!

Ruben

If your Inyection is with a pipe screw and then the mould attached to it, in order of ideas, my suggestion are -Try to move your heat element as near as the nozzle as possible -Check the position for your termostate, if it is near a heat element, try to move it to a zone where you measure the injection tube element, not the heat element -give enough time to cook the plastic, once you fill the tube, it depends, 6 to 8 minutes and move around that time frame as your convienence -try ordering a heating element with the diameter of your pipe noozle, and atach it to it, with 3.1 we try this and work just fine, but not the best way to go -for us when using a pipe nozzle type, also it got clogged a LOT, even with "easy release" nozzle in the v3.1, so we decided to not go for this type anymore and get a machine conical nozzle, and add a jack to the bottom of the inyector, of course is a bit expensive, or at least you would have to put in a little more work. -For the mould, mmm, its treaky, even if your nozzle its now getting enough heat, always have a drill for the mould, and again try to get your nut conector as short as possible, and with every inyection, try to remove as much material from the nut while still hot. It depends on how much you are willing to invest in time and resourse for the solution, but try the first to tips and go from there. The best of luck!

Thanks a lot Ruben ! I moved the band heater 2 centimeters closer to the end of the pipe. It can't go lower than that. I wanted to try again but I also have a random issue where the PID controller keep heating even if it's in alarm state and 100 celcius over the desired temperature. Hahaha

it's such a journey to handle these machines I heard of a nozzle with an integrated heating element. Do you know about that ? I believe the conical nozzle would improve the mould connection instead of screwing it into the tube. That and an integrated heating element at the nozzle would help greatly in my humble opinion. Then a simple manual 0.5 tons Jack could be an inexpensive solution to raise and keep the mould in place. There's some pictures of the machine.

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Thanks a lot Ruben ! I moved the band heater 2 centimeters closer to the end of the pipe. It can't go lower than that. I wanted to try again but I also have a random issue where the PID controller keep heating even if it's in alarm state and 100 celcius over the desired temperature. Hahaha

it's such a journey to handle these machines I heard of a nozzle with an integrated heating element. Do you know about that ? I believe the conical nozzle would improve the mould connection instead of screwing it into the tube. That and an integrated heating element at the nozzle would help greatly in my humble opinion. Then a simple manual 0.5 tons Jack could be an inexpensive solution to raise and keep the mould in place. There's some pictures of the machine.

Thats a very nice v3.1 inyector!! Those 2cm would probably help A LOT, just test again. For the PID issue, well, you should make sure it is not power connected, and then open the electrical box, and see for yourself if there is anything missplaced, you can find the electrical diagram in the download kit, for this part once you explore, feel free to dm me, for any further assistance.. It is not normal, and should be fixed. Yes definitely is an option you can explore. Some pics of: v3.1 with the same issue with easy release. In that space we try with a custom heating element, and it woked well, just not as safe as we were looking for. 3/5 v2.1 with jack-added on 5/5 v3.1 with fixing 5/5 (edited)

jut started shredding and making pieces

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How difficult is it to make this?

Has anyone made a sheet of plastic 1/16" think?

hi, i'm tomi, founder of fenikss, an impact project in which we transform the plastic waste collected in soccer clubs, located in marginalized neighborhoods, into soccer shin guards, and for every pair we sell, we give another one as a prize to its players for caring environment

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@Alex_recycles and creates ny here.

Jessicabrewington

@Alex_recycles and creates ny here.

same here

Jessicabrewington

@Alex_recycles and creates ny here.

what part ??

Westchester county ny

oh so by the city '

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im from upsate

Yes. Nyc suburbs. What made you hop in this platform?

ive been into fighting climate change for a long

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time

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since high school

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I learned how to recycle in spring of 2021

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I started doing a lot of research on recycling

Did you want to start a business with precious plastic ?

yes I do

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6:31 PM

I started to get tools over time

The equipment? Or you made your own?

I made wooden molds

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but bought equipment like a panini press,

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to melt the plastic

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I work with HDPE

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Hello Precious Plastic Community! I hope you all are having a great day. I'm Robert, Project assistant of Pangea Mangrove Sunglasses, a start-up project under the Pangea Movement. Our project is to produce eco-friendly sunglasses that are made out of recycled plastic. We're looking for designers and companies in Europe, the USA, and China that have experience in making sunglasses designs for injection machines that can create the design and the full render.

Hello PPC! I hope you are all well! My name is Amanda and I work for a recycling company based in New Jersey. We are currently sourcing unique recycled home and garden products produced within North America. Please feel free to ping me directly if you are interested in working with us. We are aiming to order 20-40 units per product. Thank you so much and have a great day! (edited)

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1mpulse

Hello Precious Plastic Community! I hope you all are having a great day. I'm Robert, Project assistant of Pangea Mangrove Sunglasses, a start-up project under the Pangea Movement. Our project is to produce eco-friendly sunglasses that are made out of recycled plastic. We're looking for designers and companies in Europe, the USA, and China that have experience in making sunglasses designs for injection machines that can create the design and the full render.

That is a great idea

Hello North America community It has been a while since I have posted here and I wanted to give everyone an update. My attempt to create a new department at Goodwill Orange county has failed. After pitching my idea to the CEO I was given an opportunity to create a second presentation to various departments that would have interest in my idea for bringing the precious plastic model of recycling to this company. Although most of these departments sounded excited and very much interested in my concept the CEO informed me in August that they are going to pass. The reason she gave me was that the future of the company is going to be investing in textile recycling. At that point I gave my two weeks notice and have been unemployed since September because I could no longer work there for various reasons. I was given a parting gift from them in a sense. My partner has secured a job in the valley working in Northridge for CSUN. So I had asked for a contact to see if I could possibly connect with anyone in Goodwill Los Angeles and I was given a very lucrative contact. This person is the commodities manager for the largest port I believe one out of four in LA that receives all goods from the county. When I met with this person I explained to her my vision and idea and she agreed with me that this is the future and it's the perfect time to do a project recycling plastic because no one is doing it and there is a great need. She also confirmed that textile recycling would be unsustainable within the year.

3:50 PM

Part 2 So my idea to get a job where she works at was thwarted by her because she believes I need to be doing this work in the private sector and she is ready to be my plastic supply vendor. She has these huge iron crates and bales of tonnage of mixed plastic that she can sell to me for a few dollars and she knows that at this point the highest price point and recycling and reselling to companies like Walmart and Amazon have a high return. So my dilemma and problem is I have no idea what to do. I have a vendor willing to get me access to a lot of plastic and I have basically a concept for a non-profit business modeled after the precious plastic system that would use people that are neurodivergent or have some form of disability and or people who were formally incarcerated working alongside mentors to teach and direct throughout each step to produce a product or material that can be taken to market. What hurdles in my facing? I don't know where to start. I don't know how to acquire grants and what laws to know and follow in order to get something like this off the ground which involves a lot of knowledge. And the biggest one of all is funding. Being that I am unemployed and currently transitioning living in Orange county to live in Los Angeles is not an easy endeavor and there is quite a risk to proceed without any financial foundation. It's very discouraging for me to be on the ground floor and ahead of the curve and yet not have any idea on how to move when I have access to so many resources and vision and ideas on the process and the output but no idea on how to start or help to start something on this scale (edited)

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Any help would be appreciated

tavothegreatest

Any help would be appreciated

Have you looked at the Precious Plastic Action Plan and Business Plan templates? It sounds like you already have a lot of the Action Plan mapped out, but it could be useful to write it all down and refine it. The second step is to fill out a Business Plan, which is a more formal document you'll use to apply for grants, funding, etc. There should be someone to contact in your local government that works with small businesses, they'll be able to tell you what laws, permits, etc you'll need to get off the ground.

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7:30 PM

One word of caution, it sounds like your potential supplier is offering up bulk mixed plastic, which means two major problems: you have to sort and wash the plastic, which is VERY time consuming. Just something to keep in mind when you're budgeting, you'll have to factor in the labor, materials, tools, and power to get all that plastic sorted and clean.

7:31 PM

I'm not sure if it's financially feasible, but you could also seek out a small business incubator once you've got a business plan together; they have the resources and knowledge for how to get things off the ground, but I'm not sure how much they tend to charge.

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Graveheist

I'm not sure if it's financially feasible, but you could also seek out a small business incubator once you've got a business plan together; they have the resources and knowledge for how to get things off the ground, but I'm not sure how much they tend to charge.

I really appreciate your feedback. I think either way I'm going to need to wash. If I created a collection center I would get small amounts that would still need to be treated. With the bulk mixed plastic I would have a greater yield of different types of plastics and it is true sorting would take some time. I'm not against that system because the goal is to create jobs and multiple work stations to process these plastics. I understand one wants to keep cost down and there might be a way for me to ask for specific types of plastics down the line but I am still creating jobs for people with disabilities which is beyond the plans that PP provides....which is a hurdle for me. I don't know who to talk to to employ these individuals, what laws I need to be aware of, and how to apply to grants that can pay the wages of these types of employees.

tavothegreatest

Any help would be appreciated

If you are looking for an automated line I could help with equipment design. I could even design you a hybrid work cell so you will still have operators manning the equipment. We could use automation to cut your man hour significantly while increasing output. I just need a clear direction of what exactly you intend to do and what the desired end product is.

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Hey OneArmy fam! Anyone here located in the DMV area?

TheGuy

If you are looking for an automated line I could help with equipment design. I could even design you a hybrid work cell so you will still have operators manning the equipment. We could use automation to cut your man hour significantly while increasing output. I just need a clear direction of what exactly you intend to do and what the desired end product is.

That sounds amazing. I will probably ask for your help at some point.

is this really what's become of Dave Hakkens message board? One long impossible to keep up with Chat room......

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GarrettCadou

is this really what's become of Dave Hakkens message board? One long impossible to keep up with Chat room......

Hey Garrett! We’ve actually spoken before. I believe we followed each other on Facebook back when I was trying to start a PP in my city in FL. How do you feel the chat has changed? I’m new to the Discord channel and still learning the culture

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GarrettCadou

is this really what's become of Dave Hakkens message board? One long impossible to keep up with Chat room......

I'm not even sure if this place is helping get us to our objectives. I really don't know what else to do

g.shir

Hey Garrett! We’ve actually spoken before. I believe we followed each other on Facebook back when I was trying to start a PP in my city in FL. How do you feel the chat has changed? I’m new to the Discord channel and still learning the culture

a reddit style messaging board + craigslist style job/needs posting. boom. america PP solved

3:22 AM

anyone ever try thebrain app? https://thebrain.com/ major workflow inspiration right here

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g.shir

Hey Garrett! We’ve actually spoken before. I believe we followed each other on Facebook back when I was trying to start a PP in my city in FL. How do you feel the chat has changed? I’m new to the Discord channel and still learning the culture

well for one thing there use to be a lot more chat rooms about development and questions. they all seem to have disappeared and been replaced by regions

GarrettCadou

well for one thing there use to be a lot more chat rooms about development and questions. they all seem to have disappeared and been replaced by regions

They're hidden behind Discord roles now, to keep things tidy. Head over to #👋start-here and select a role to see those channels.

Hi Precious Plastics ! Anyone making recycled filament in Montreal Quebec ? I'd love to help/contribute! (edited)

Smarterer

Anyone in or around Oklahoma, USA wanting to work on this? We have a small team in OKC and are looking for more people interested in creating a Precious Plastics workspace.

Hey! Fellow okie here! Looking to collab and create something amazing with you

audemaeva

Hi Precious Plastics ! Anyone making recycled filament in Montreal Quebec ? I'd love to help/contribute! (edited)

You might ask Precious Plastic Montreal. They might have done it or they might know someone. I'm located in Quebec city and we decided not to make filament as 3D printers need good quality and precise filament. In 2018, I visited a FabLab (LF2L - Lorraine Fab Living Lab) in France that was using flakes from shreeded 3D prints model to feed a customize 3D printer.

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looking for okla-homies to collaborate with (edited)

Question: Can Fire retardant plastic be recycled, if so, who has done it?

Mirco (CANADA, ON)

Question: Can Fire retardant plastic be recycled, if so, who has done it?

I am also interested in hearing the answer to this

It is recyclable, but be very very careful, these are Brominated or PolyBrominated Fire Retardant (BFR). Bromine is highly toxic for you and the environment. Polycarbonate and PS also may contains some BFR depending on the product

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Thanks for the info, the question is at what point past the melting temperature are these BFR s released or what level of toxic gases are we talking about? Is a carbon filter sufficient and what does it do to the athnosphere?. Is there a relatively safe range or is it better to leave that stuff alone?

GarrettCadou

anyone ever try thebrain app? https://thebrain.com/ major workflow inspiration right here

Hey @GarrettCadou ! Tested the brain application great thought, they have some work to do, it was almost impossible to load and get the software to run proper. I finally got it and realized there are many other similar softwares that do not have these load issues. I like how it functions and allows data to be made searchable an associated with the thoughts and tasks. The interaction community component seems not available or overly functional on the free version. I am exploring similar, like the idea of something like this for the community in Precious Plastic Canada... (edited)

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To all those that celebrate it happy Thanksgiving

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Mirco (CANADA, ON)

Thanks for the info, the question is at what point past the melting temperature are these BFR s released or what level of toxic gases are we talking about? Is a carbon filter sufficient and what does it do to the athnosphere?. Is there a relatively safe range or is it better to leave that stuff alone?

BFR is a plastic additive. The released quantity and the melting temperature or the flash point will differ depending on the polymer that include the BFR. The released VOC's (Volatile organic compounds) and other chemicals will also be influenced by the presence of contaminants like fat, oil, grease, glue, ink and other things. BFR is only one of the very nasty additives you could find in plastic like BPA, Bisphenol-A dimethracrylate, phtalates, phosphorus, formaldehyde, cadmium, tin, lead, arsenic, benzene, MTBE (methyl tert-butyl ether). During the chemical or thermal degradation you could be in contact with hydrogen cyanide, hydrogen chloride, dioxins, fluorine and many more. Any plastic should me managed with extreme caution. A gas mask equipped a filter for chemical vapor should be use. The active charcoal can only capture some of the potential chemicals and only a portion of it. It is a good idea to filter the fumes though. I suggest you this paper that includes a lot of different studies : https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S030438941730763X See the screenshot for a small but interesting part. (edited)

An overview of chemical additives present in plastics: Migration, r...

Over the last 60 years plastics production has increased manifold, owing to their inexpensive, multipurpose, durable and lightweight nature. These cha…

@MapplePanda thanks for that very extensive reply!

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For once my chemistry classes are of some use XD hahaha

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcFOd7JNUdw

diy chen

Filament Pelletizer Upgrade ; 0.5-5mm diameter cut into pellets; 3D...

Hi! I wanted to ask if anyone has resources to share for Precious Plastics school educational material? Workshop ideas etc.? We got asked to make a masterclass on PP and would need some guidance! Thanks!

hi

Alex_recycles and creates

hi

I got my workshop on the map

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g.shir

Hey Garrett! We’ve actually spoken before. I believe we followed each other on Facebook back when I was trying to start a PP in my city in FL. How do you feel the chat has changed? I’m new to the Discord channel and still learning the culture

I'm in Florida too. Jacksonville to be precise. Where abouts are you?

sara1129🙌🤍🩷

I'm in Florida too. Jacksonville to be precise. Where abouts are you?

Did you get the invite

4:51 PM

?

Alex_recycles and creates

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Don't think so. I'm already in the north America group. Is there another one?

Alex_recycles and creates

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Got it now. Thanks!

Discord sucks Bring back old school bulletin boards

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tavothegreatest

Part 2 So my idea to get a job where she works at was thwarted by her because she believes I need to be doing this work in the private sector and she is ready to be my plastic supply vendor. She has these huge iron crates and bales of tonnage of mixed plastic that she can sell to me for a few dollars and she knows that at this point the highest price point and recycling and reselling to companies like Walmart and Amazon have a high return. So my dilemma and problem is I have no idea what to do. I have a vendor willing to get me access to a lot of plastic and I have basically a concept for a non-profit business modeled after the precious plastic system that would use people that are neurodivergent or have some form of disability and or people who were formally incarcerated working alongside mentors to teach and direct throughout each step to produce a product or material that can be taken to market. What hurdles in my facing? I don't know where to start. I don't know how to acquire grants and what laws to know and follow in order to get something like this off the ground which involves a lot of knowledge. And the biggest one of all is funding. Being that I am unemployed and currently transitioning living in Orange county to live in Los Angeles is not an easy endeavor and there is quite a risk to proceed without any financial foundation. It's very discouraging for me to be on the ground floor and ahead of the curve and yet not have any idea on how to move when I have access to so many resources and vision and ideas on the process and the output but no idea on how to start or help to start something on this scale (edited)

In the old v bulletin formats, this type of question and projects are easier to follow, come back to, contribute to, I really miss the days of one single project taking up hundres of pages. This format is like Tik Tok for discussion.

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jcb

Discord sucks Bring back old school bulletin boards

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jcb

In the old v bulletin formats, this type of question and projects are easier to follow, come back to, contribute to, I really miss the days of one single project taking up hundres of pages. This format is like Tik Tok for discussion.

Yeah having one thread for an entire country, even a "smaller" one seems problematic at best. Is there an external Group that formed for the purpose of organizing projects?

Discord does have forum / topic settings now within channels, not sure if the mods in this server are considering allowing those at all, but it would likely help with grouping certain topics of conversation like the ones threaded above

Any precious plastics sites in Florida?

I know their is one being developed

koko

Any precious plastics sites in Florida?

hey update on @preciousplasticFlorida - you can follow us on instagram - we have found our best potential PERMANENT location on PP community member's land in Okeechobee, FL. Right now I am operating out of a shed in his backyard though we are fully committed to building a huge warehouse facility on the land where we will have PP machines operating and be open to visits. Within the next 3 months we will have water, power, and started developing the site which I have personally toured.

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BTW! @Mattia and I want to remind everyone to add yourself to the MAP, please! https://community.preciousplastic.com/map

(edited)

A series of tools for the Precious Plastic community to collaborate around the world. Connect, share and meet each other to tackle plastic waste.

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Happy New Year Everyone - @Mattia @GarrettCadou Map function crashed and is not working (edited)

Now it is working... thanks! As before the map in Canada looks strangely empty, as before it looks like somehow or someone has wiped this map clean, Canadian Plastic enthusiasts let us re-establish your location.....https://community.preciousplastic.com/map, I think Precious Plastic should relax the rules for members getting started in regard to adding themselves on the map. The authentication should happen via a person contacting the applicant by phone and then authorizing the map pin placement.

A series of tools for the Precious Plastic community to collaborate around the world. Connect, share and meet each other to tackle plastic waste.

2:49 PM

If anyone would like to go on the Canadian Discord send me a DM and we will chat and get you invited, you should be resident in Canada as this server here serves globally...

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Hi All! I'm located in New Hampshire, and looking for people locally. Is there a better place to meet folks?

Hello hello, I am trying to start up a new business and I am looking for people that can help me with whole sale levels of production for my customer and color figurines. If anyone is here that is interested in working with me ping me and I'll answer!

Wild_Inventor

Hello hello, I am trying to start up a new business and I am looking for people that can help me with whole sale levels of production for my customer and color figurines. If anyone is here that is interested in working with me ping me and I'll answer!

What aspects do you need help with? I have some experience with selling products online and project management

2:16 AM

Hey there, I just moved to upstate NY and would love to connect with other recyling nerds up here. Anyone around or do I have to head to the big city?

@Mattia you wanted me to remind people about adding themselves to the map, right? ;););) community.preciousplastic.com/map MAPS ARE AWESOME!!!

Any solution for PET?

Hi! I discovered just the other day while trying to find recycled plastic to make various things with, and have become very intrigued. I have a couple of questions about the current state of it. Is the current state of the market healthy? Is it over saturated currently or is the demand for raw recycled plastic high? I would like to start a collection point to help keep plastic out of our local rivers and beach. I'd like to invest in a storage shed and a crushing unit, but if it's all for not I'd like to wait until I can acquire an injection unit. Any advice would be extremely appreciated!

Excited to be joining the community!

Scoundrel

Hi! I discovered just the other day while trying to find recycled plastic to make various things with, and have become very intrigued. I have a couple of questions about the current state of it. Is the current state of the market healthy? Is it over saturated currently or is the demand for raw recycled plastic high? I would like to start a collection point to help keep plastic out of our local rivers and beach. I'd like to invest in a storage shed and a crushing unit, but if it's all for not I'd like to wait until I can acquire an injection unit. Any advice would be extremely appreciated!

I have heard this question before. You are considering collecting plastics, shredding it, then selling the shredded material, correct? You might find some demand, but I believe it's a bit more difficult when you're working small scale. If you're large scale then there will no doubt be larger industries interested in buying the material from you. If you're looking to cater to the smaller precious plastic workspaces, then you might consider figuring out who's in your area that runs a workspace and if they have demand for material. You need to do some homework for this. You really need to network with people who are interested in buying the materials and possibly before you decide to go on and invest in a crusher/shredder. On the other hand, if you have the tools, you can use your own plastic and add more value to the plastic and sell semi-finished or finished products. It might take a little time but if you do good work, you will be noticed, and there will be demand. So back to what you want to do... What are your needs? Are you doing this as a hobby? Part time job? Full time job? Where will you operate? Do you know how much your overhead will cost? Can you self fund? Do you need grant money? Do you have people willing to help fund you if needed? These are important questions. I am fortunate to break even and sometimes make some extra. What i do sometimes feel like a hobby, but be careful...usually hobbies cost money and don't make money.

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Anyone in the states with a Precious Plastic workshop on the East coast?

Anyone in the states have a precious plastic workshop in Idaho?

ode

Anyone in the states have a precious plastic workshop in Idaho?

We're based in Boise!

CitSciWorkshop

We're based in Boise!

I would love to meet you and get involved. Please send me a direct message if you are interested in connecting!

Hi, how would I best find a workshop near me?

BobBarker

Hi, how would I best find a workshop near me?

What state/province are you in?

North Carolina

I'm also on the East Coast in Upstate NY

BobBarker

Hi, how would I best find a workshop near me?

have you checked the map? https://community.preciousplastic.com/map

https://discord.gg/kwcMbdk5

A series of tools for the Precious Plastic community to collaborate around the world. Connect, share and meet each other to tackle plastic waste.

7:28 PM

Also, there's a USA server with channels for each state....DM me if you want an invite

That map link worked, unfortunately it looks like most of the efforts are inactive

8:32 PM

If there is a USA server for NC that would be great!

BobBarker

That map link worked, unfortunately it looks like most of the efforts are inactive

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CitSciWorkshop

https://discord.gg/kwcMbdk5

the server got hit with spambots last time an invite was posted publicly

Erik72

the server got hit with spambots last time an invite was posted publicly

I'll keep an eye on it.

Hello from Northern California!

rymo

Hello from Northern California!

Welcome! Don't forget to pop in at #👋start-here , read the post, and click the emojis according to what you want.

BobBarker

North Carolina

Hey Bob, I am in North Carolina. I had a location on the map, but it seems to have disappeared. I would be happy to tell you about all things plastic in the Charlotte area. I have a shredder and I collect and sell plastic. I also do workshops to introduce people to the concept and engage them in sustainability. I tried to get a sheet press, but found that the market was not ready for sheets at the price that we can make them at - they are comparing them to plywood!

11:06 PM

We are in the process of setting up an extruder workspace to make beams for benches.

BobBarker

That map link worked, unfortunately it looks like most of the efforts are inactive

it might be easier to go to the precious plastic USA discord and find NC (edited)

Lonstone

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Whats this? Hand molded?

Hi all, My name is josh and I manage a site in Oahu Hawaii that uses a sheet press, extruder, injection mould, and shredder to upcylce ocean plastic. We are trying to transition away from plastic and utilize our sheetpress to make plates and coasters out of organic material like in the "Beyond plastic" series. Anyone have experience doing this? We would ideally like to use food waste from our local stores to make items. If you want to learn more about our site please look up Parley AIR Station Hawaii

Hello! Im based in Los Angeles and looking to get started in the precious plastic community. Anyone local I can collaborate with?

9:06 AM

Also, Can anyone point me in the direction of viewing online or in person the process of injection mold making with precious plastic?

Parley AIR Station Hawaii

Hi all, My name is josh and I manage a site in Oahu Hawaii that uses a sheet press, extruder, injection mould, and shredder to upcylce ocean plastic. We are trying to transition away from plastic and utilize our sheetpress to make plates and coasters out of organic material like in the "Beyond plastic" series. Anyone have experience doing this? We would ideally like to use food waste from our local stores to make items. If you want to learn more about our site please look up Parley AIR Station Hawaii

do you have a website/communication method other than the mention on bishop's website? also on oahu and recently been looking into plastic recycling and similar things.

lindseyetc

Also, Can anyone point me in the direction of viewing online or in person the process of injection mold making with precious plastic?

@PreciousPlasticLA @richard_wilks @1plasticlife

Herbert

do you have a website/communication method other than the mention on bishop's website? also on oahu and recently been looking into plastic recycling and similar things.

Aloha Harm here is our webiste. https://www.parley.tv/air-station-hawaii feel free to email me too. joshua.gonzalez@parley.tv

Parley AIR Station Hawai‘i — PARLEY

A collaborative community hub for ocean learning in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi

Would there be a large enough market in the US to start a PP Machine Shop? Are people making their own machines or are they purchasing parts on the Bazar? Any feedback will be greatly appreciated!

Calib

Would there be a large enough market in the US to start a PP Machine Shop? Are people making their own machines or are they purchasing parts on the Bazar? Any feedback will be greatly appreciated!

the US needs more machine shops tbh. It's hard to start and sustain one but it would benefit the industry. (edited)

What are the most desired product line? Shredder?

Probably. Pretty much every path needs a shredder.

Yeah, it does not take long of trying to cut up bottles by hand before one wants to buy a shredder. Injection machine would be next I think -- though a problem (opportunity?) there is probably the easy availability of molds.

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Hi everyone I was looking into building a sheet press and was curious about the thermocouple arrangement, if you wouldn't mind me picking your brain for a minute please send me a dm. ps. apologies if this is the wrong channel

Has anyone mixed HDPE and LDPE together and made anything out of it, will that work

Canadian Recycler

Has anyone mixed HDPE and LDPE together and made anything out of it, will that work

Never mix more than 2 different types of plastics together

Just these two, they seem close just wondering if I were to make a 2x4 out of a mixture of both would it work

Canadian Recycler

Just these two, they seem close just wondering if I were to make a 2x4 out of a mixture of both would it work

even though they are similar they still should not be mixed

11:43 PM

if you mix more than 2 different types of plastic it will be harder to recycle in the future

Canadian Recycler

Has anyone mixed HDPE and LDPE together and made anything out of it, will that work

Debating aside, it will mix. I've only used the extruder for this, I don't know what it would do if you try to make a sheet from it. I suggest you at least try to label your materials composition so people know what they're working with. When working with recycled plastics, things get a bit messy with all the fillers and crap. What about mixing HDPE, LDPE, PP, PET? Sure, they'll mix. You'll have some sort of composite material of unknown strength and durability so you'll need to do some testing.

HDPE and LDPE in particular mix very well and bond to each other. You can blend a sort of medium-density-polyethylene. It may hurt downstream recycling in the future if it's not purely one thing or another, but in my opinion that is a less urgent problem than simply diverting plastic from landfill for an extended life of use. I keep a bucket of "mixed PE" scraps and shavings just for the things that are not easily identified as one or the other or that I know have wound up mixed. In a perfect world the plastics come to us separate and clean (or even sorted by color!) and can be preserved in those distinct states for as many life cycles as possible. In reality, we face the question of "how much contamination is acceptable for this use?" and "is the cost and environmental impact balancing the benefit of achieving materials purity?" (including opportunity cost...how much plastic goes into landfill while we put our limited time into cleaning something to try and achieve maximum purity?) In our shop, we have receive so many small bottles with labels that the choices are to figure out how to use them with labels on, or to see how many we can remove labels from and send the rest to the landfill to which it was originally destined. I'm putting a lot of thought into applications that can simply make use of the composite material (such as tabletop game terrain).

Honestly, yes. The balance of ideal vs practical. Where possible, absolutely, keep separate. Where not? Do your best

Thanks everyone, i will keep it separate, but if some get mixed i will not worry

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We have started a new company as a Nagal Engineering pvt ltd to make plastic recycling machine. We have visited your website and want to register as a seller on your website to further our business. By going to the website, we have created an account by going to the account given on the top right corner. After that, registration is also done by going to Become a Seller Option. After that, even if we go to the Seller Dashboard and log in, we can't log in. we can't log in even though we have reset the password by going to forgotten password and sending the e-mail link to the mail. Please explain to us how to register step by step and then log in to the seller dashboard and post our product on Precious Plastic.

2:33 PM

Any one can help me?

nagalengineeringpvtltd

We have started a new company as a Nagal Engineering pvt ltd to make plastic recycling machine. We have visited your website and want to register as a seller on your website to further our business. By going to the website, we have created an account by going to the account given on the top right corner. After that, registration is also done by going to Become a Seller Option. After that, even if we go to the Seller Dashboard and log in, we can't log in. we can't log in even though we have reset the password by going to forgotten password and sending the e-mail link to the mail. Please explain to us how to register step by step and then log in to the seller dashboard and post our product on Precious Plastic.

#archived-bazar-sellers is probably where you want to be asking this question. I'm not a seller on the platform but I'm sure someone will get to you soon.

Hello, I am in the Midwest region ( Missouri) looking for anyone who maybe using the extruder from this project or any other to make filament. My plastic stockpile is growing faster than I thought so I am looking to attempt extrusion in the near term.

Have you had any luck vs a commercial option?

If you have not had luck, what blocked you ( rate, quality, interest, etc. )? I would like to assist in scalable community supporting solutions.

Btw: I notice this ebay seller with parts from this project... is this seller good? https://www.ebay.com/itm/354069081498?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=S5NSFOtBQnO&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=v0wi5paht-c&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

feel free to drop me a DM/friend request

Thanks in advance (edited)

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HAL_9000

Hello, I am in the Midwest region ( Missouri) looking for anyone who maybe using the extruder from this project or any other to make filament. My plastic stockpile is growing faster than I thought so I am looking to attempt extrusion in the near term.

Have you had any luck vs a commercial option?

If you have not had luck, what blocked you ( rate, quality, interest, etc. )? I would like to assist in scalable community supporting solutions.

Btw: I notice this ebay seller with parts from this project... is this seller good? https://www.ebay.com/itm/354069081498?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=S5NSFOtBQnO&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=v0wi5paht-c&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

feel free to drop me a DM/friend request

Thanks in advance (edited)

Can't help you with your problem but I'm interested in poking about your project. Do you have a website or social media profile?

ManduMarie007

Can't help you with your problem but I'm interested in poking about your project. Do you have a website or social media profile?

For STEM "Maker Spaces" for schools elementary/middle/highschool. Maybe help reduce the entry point to 3D printing with regrind donated. No website / social media as we have no real ability to produce filament with regrind, hence the ask here.

@datboi007 - Are you midwest area?

HAL_9000

@datboi007 - Are you midwest area?

Yes I'm located in Michigan

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Cool, I have looked at DIY and commercial for extrusion for filament from a distance. But was hoping to chat with someone that had experience in the area.

im a student at WMU im trying to build this machine for this 'innovation challenge'

4:21 AM

im new to this stuff but def interested in help and guidance too

Greetings from Colombia, the land of the best coffee ... I have a huge challenge and do not know where to start and I know that someone with more experience can help me, I need a mold to make classic glasses similar to (rayban wayfarer or Classic round) to inject it with plastics recovered from my community, if someone can give me a guide would be very helpful ....

For any folks in the NYC area. We are doing another Plasticrete workshop Saturday, March 25 in Brooklyn. https://meetu.ps/e/LYQQk/slZh/i www.plasticrete.net Peace

Plasticrete seasteading workshop, Sat, Mar 25, 2023, 2:00 PM | Me...

Seasteading is living on environmentally restorative floating islands with some degree of political autonomy. The term comes from homesteading, which means making a home f

Emesi

Greetings from Colombia, the land of the best coffee ... I have a huge challenge and do not know where to start and I know that someone with more experience can help me, I need a mold to make classic glasses similar to (rayban wayfarer or Classic round) to inject it with plastics recovered from my community, if someone can give me a guide would be very helpful ....

to my understanding you can only mold/cut the frames out of recycled plastic,not the lens

8:40 AM

or atleast i cant remember anybody doin recycled plastic lenses

https://bazar.preciousplastic.com/moulds/injection-moulds/premium-mould-6-sunglasses-mould/

Moulds :: Injection Moulds :: Premium Mould #6 - Sunglasses Mould

8:49 AM

https://bazar.preciousplastic.com/moulds/injection-moulds/glasses-mold-drawings/

Glasses injection Mold Drawings

Drawings Glasses injection Mold

What temp are you injecting #2 milk jugs at ? I have been successfully injecting #4 at 220C but have had no luck using #2 milk jugs in my machine. They do not seem to fill the mold all the way.

It is striking to me that the Bazar has so little (nothing?) in terms of listings of beams and sheets available in the USA. Anyone have insights on why this is? We've sold a few kilos of fine-shred PP on the Bazar and want to expand our listings, so I'm naturally looking to see what are competing offerings. We can only make small (like 1 square foot or less) sheets so far, and are still waiting for the extruder that would allow us to make beams, so I wonder if there is a market for it or what problems other sellers may have encountered.

JohnNephew

It is striking to me that the Bazar has so little (nothing?) in terms of listings of beams and sheets available in the USA. Anyone have insights on why this is? We've sold a few kilos of fine-shred PP on the Bazar and want to expand our listings, so I'm naturally looking to see what are competing offerings. We can only make small (like 1 square foot or less) sheets so far, and are still waiting for the extruder that would allow us to make beams, so I wonder if there is a market for it or what problems other sellers may have encountered.

Same feeling here. Would be awesome to have machinable stock for fabrication

11:07 PM

4x4 and 4x8 sheets are something I’d love to have access to for furniture milling

I wonder if the cost & hassle of shipping means people who make them only sell locally. The shapes of large sheets and long beams are not friendly for small volume shipping due to oversize charges, dimensional weight, etc.

It would be slick if some kind of grant money could help us form a collective for shipping. Maybe I am way off base here.

Our main business (games publishing & handling logistics/fulfillment for other publishers) gives us access to relatively good shipping rates and options. But there's just no getting around the costs and troubles of odd shapes if you're not shipping by pallet or truckload.

Hi all, wondering what material for the shredder? is all steel or is aluminum ok too? I dont see it in the kit notes. (edited)

HAL_9000

It would be slick if some kind of grant money could help us form a collective for shipping. Maybe I am way off base here.

I agree with you - actually would be slick if we can get a grant to set up at local college or similar.

Caustic

Hi all, wondering what material for the shredder? is all steel or is aluminum ok too? I dont see it in the kit notes. (edited)

Stainless Steel ( low 300's ), Hardox ( AR200 or 400 ) or equal ( HiCarbon steel ) are the "typical". You will also see some mild steel as well but I would worry about oxidation. Honestly I don't think Aluminum would work for a grade ( 6061-T6 ) that would be affordable. (edited)

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3:35 AM

My low tech $0.02 I am making a prototype of a shredder design variant from mild steel that I don't expect to last long. Will keep you posted if you like. (edited)

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Caustic

Hi all, wondering what material for the shredder? is all steel or is aluminum ok too? I dont see it in the kit notes. (edited)

It's not ok, don't do it. (aluminum shredder) Some folks in Cambodia gave it a try and simply put, the aluminum is not hard enough. It won't keep a sharp edge and will wear out quickly. I know the temptation, but don't do it as it's just a waste of time and money.

Mild steel is ok, hardox seems to be what people recommend (edited)

Hi seems silly but does anyone know how to properly clean the extruder? It has constant residue, disturbing the intended colour I want

Ben - Precious Plastic Ciledug

It's not ok, don't do it. (aluminum shredder) Some folks in Cambodia gave it a try and simply put, the aluminum is not hard enough. It won't keep a sharp edge and will wear out quickly. I know the temptation, but don't do it as it's just a waste of time and money.

Mild steel is ok, hardox seems to be what people recommend (edited)

Thanks

HAL_9000

Stainless Steel ( low 300's ), Hardox ( AR200 or 400 ) or equal ( HiCarbon steel ) are the "typical". You will also see some mild steel as well but I would worry about oxidation. Honestly I don't think Aluminum would work for a grade ( 6061-T6 ) that would be affordable. (edited)

I found some nice metal at a junk yard and so I have 6mm and 5mm steel but 3mm aluminum which may be too soft for the blades but for the price, I will give it a try until I can find 3mm steel. (edited)

Hey! I am doing a research about precious plastic and I am looking for workspaces inside universities. Can anyone share with me those projects please? Thank you

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marianarrmarques

Hey! I am doing a research about precious plastic and I am looking for workspaces inside universities. Can anyone share with me those projects please? Thank you

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Arizona State University is the only one I know https://www.plasticasu.org/about. I am working on a local college here in SoCal to implement but too soon to tell.

Would anyone be able to talk about precious plastic (whether part of the One Army proper or extended regular Precious Plastic innovators), at a Recycling Conference in September of this year?

hello my name is Anthony I am from Gabon

and I would like to know how to proceed to manufacture from an oven, an electric oven that can contain large molds, such as those of stools for example. THANKS

6:49 AM

Hi there! I would like to build a sheet press to make 2x2x0.03 m3 panels from recycled polymers but I have some I have some questions : 1. What type of polymers is the best option? I’ve tried with some PP but I want to do some panels with a PS but I don’t know if it’s appropriate or not. 2. In what material should I use for my sheet press ? Cast iron, aluminium…? Thanks a lot

This isn't going to be good for the community https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/11/us/richmond-indiana-recycling-plant-fire/index.html

Toxic smoke is spewing from an inferno at a recycling plant known a...

The raging fire shooting toxic smoke from an eastern Indiana recycling plant has forced thousands of people to evacuate and countless more to wonder what the impacts might be to their health and environment.

Oof!

Saw that too

Saftey is real, I hope all are ok.

rymo

4x4 and 4x8 sheets are something I’d love to have access to for furniture milling

Me too! (edited)

Hello, i just recieved a new of a injection machine, is it from here? I cant find it

I honestly think precious plastics would have more traction and more impactful success if it was a proper franchise. It can be a franchise with different types of services it provides. So a PP collection site, a PP shredding site, a PP machine site etc. As a franchise it has to follow legal guidelines that force it to put in place support systems and have public information about the profits of the program and the different things about what the PP franchisor gets and what the PP franchisee gets. So there's no misunderstanding. Yes the main goal of PP is to reduce plastic use and find alternatives for sustainable living. But if there is no reasonable certainty that someone partaking in PP can make their money back from the investment then people would be less likely to take it up. If they know their work with PP has a high potential to be successful and they'll have the support of the PP Franchisor then more people will be willing to take the risk too. Not to mention as a franchisor, PP can better focus on proper assistance of their franchisees, and better brand marketing and advertising. If those are the only two things PP actually needs to worry about them they can do those two things really good instead of thinning themselves to do a so so job of everything. I think the franchise system for PP needs to start at the top though. With the current founding team. No one in the current community will accept a PP franchise method if a random member starts it though. And if you are worried about costs being to high for franchisees to take up, just set the costs really low and register with the government to get financial assistance for underserved communities and such to help out.

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Anyone running a sheetpress? My question would be, how thick can a sheet be? Has anyone experiment with that?

Hello people, I'm in Toronto, Canada. I want to buy an extrusion machine w/ cooling tank and spooler for filament making. I found a supplier from Precious Plastic India that quoted me for $15,000 CAD w/ shipment for a machine that can do 20-25 kg/hr. If i can get this done locally, at this cost- I'm down to collaborate. When you do quote, please do add your labour costs- and not after we strike a verbal agreement. Thanks.

theSleepEasy

Would anyone be able to talk about precious plastic (whether part of the One Army proper or extended regular Precious Plastic innovators), at a Recycling Conference in September of this year?

where is the conference ?

Inspired Plastics

where is the conference ?

This year in St Louis, but we can use zoom if a speaker would like.

What is the best way to get glue residue off of milk jugs?

I love how the American channel has the burger as the icon

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Hahah same

if i were an american, i would’ve been insulted if it didn't hahaha

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It is pretty representative of North America, but I never liked them despite living here my entire life.

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Wild_Inventor

I honestly think precious plastics would have more traction and more impactful success if it was a proper franchise. It can be a franchise with different types of services it provides. So a PP collection site, a PP shredding site, a PP machine site etc. As a franchise it has to follow legal guidelines that force it to put in place support systems and have public information about the profits of the program and the different things about what the PP franchisor gets and what the PP franchisee gets. So there's no misunderstanding. Yes the main goal of PP is to reduce plastic use and find alternatives for sustainable living. But if there is no reasonable certainty that someone partaking in PP can make their money back from the investment then people would be less likely to take it up. If they know their work with PP has a high potential to be successful and they'll have the support of the PP Franchisor then more people will be willing to take the risk too. Not to mention as a franchisor, PP can better focus on proper assistance of their franchisees, and better brand marketing and advertising. If those are the only two things PP actually needs to worry about them they can do those two things really good instead of thinning themselves to do a so so job of everything. I think the franchise system for PP needs to start at the top though. With the current founding team. No one in the current community will accept a PP franchise method if a random member starts it though. And if you are worried about costs being to high for franchisees to take up, just set the costs really low and register with the government to get financial assistance for underserved communities and such to help out.

super interesting idea

shid

super interesting idea

Thank you

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Hello. What's the production the compression machine (basic kit)? and is possible make a business with its?

leaddennis

What is the best way to get glue residue off of milk jugs?

You can try with strong adhesive tape.

Denatured alcohol might work, or it might damage the plastic.

Does anyone know why I cannot buy from the bazaar? It is not listing any US shipping items for me, I'm in western Washington

joshdubs

Does anyone know why I cannot buy from the bazaar? It is not listing any US shipping items for me, I'm in western Washington

They have a technical issue at the moment I believe.

theSleepEasy

Would anyone be able to talk about precious plastic (whether part of the One Army proper or extended regular Precious Plastic innovators), at a Recycling Conference in September of this year?

where is the conference located?

Kiernan @ Boone NC

where is the conference located?

Saint Louis, Missouri. Feel free to DM

CitSciWorkshop

They have a technical issue at the moment I believe.

Oh! Thanks I appreciate it

Does anyone know where I can get the recycling symbol stamps with the number 2 symbol

https://www.wired.com/story/yet-another-problem-with-recycling-it-spews-microplastics/

Yet Another Problem With Recycling: It Spews Microplastics

Recycling was already a mess. Now a study finds that one facility may emit 3 million pounds of microplastics a year.

8:50 PM

Ultimately why I stopped recycling with my precious plastic set up (V2 shredded and extruder pro). We are amateurs perhaps creating a bigger problem, perhaps we need to turn our efforts to a plastic free economy rather than solving it with low tech means.

itsgeorge

https://www.wired.com/story/yet-another-problem-with-recycling-it-spews-microplastics/

Do you have another link to the sources of this article instead of the wired.com URL

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11783-017-0897-7 says that the primary sources for microplastics are from synthetic fiber degradation and beads used in cosmetics and cleaning solutions, but recycling remains a secondary source. However, https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/advs.202103764 says that degradation/decomposing it entirely or recycling it are two paths to use to solve the issue, so recycling seems to be better than doing nothing, at least in the best case scenario.

Anyone in NYC successfully running all the various PP machines? Space is an issue here and am wondering if anyone has any idea around compact shredder/extruder etc designs?

3:35 PM

Or..... I'm even considering renting out some space somewhere down the line if I get serious about this.

itsgeorge

https://www.wired.com/story/yet-another-problem-with-recycling-it-spews-microplastics/

Is this reason enough to stop recycling though? A plastic free economy is just simply not realistic. Even if you as an individual achieved a plastic free life, it is a tall order to get the whole of society on board. While Recycling may not be perfect, isn't it still better than not recycling?

It is certainly better than bad landfills in terms of microplastic pollution, but may be worse in terms of energy use

Industry and trade really pushed everything to be wrapped/packaged/contained in plastic - what the heck did we do before plastic?

They called it.... brown paper... it was amazing.

3:59 PM

Yes it was

Bananas can grow in much of the USA (the local post office here in NC had bananas out front before they replaced with flowers). The leaves are decent at wrapping food and can handle water better than paper, although I've never tried. Corn husk works too, but then it has to be smaller. These don't need much infrastructure. For liquids rather than moist solids, glass that is cleaned and reused locally is best (after around 20-50 reuses glass is less energy use than single use plastic, depending on distances to bottling). The reuse doesn't seem to be as common as recycling though, so infrastructure would need to return. Waxed cloth might be better than both leaves/husks and paper in terms of ease of use and energy use.

10:16 PM

Foil is far less waste and forever chemicals, but still single use normally. Bioplastics might be decent. In some cases, it has been shown that it is less greenhouse gas from plastic shrink wrapped produce than what is expected to rot otherwise.

Is there anyone in the US that would let you bring in recyclable plastics to shred and mould them into sheets? Very interested in this and would be willing to pay a fee for the power and the person's time.

Hello everyone, I am very interested in the drawings, dimensions and components of the Beyond plastic pressing machine, if you have them or one of you tried to assemble it, could you instruct me in this matter? Could you share this information by sending it to me?

I’m working on setting up a workspace for shredding etc in Milwaukee.

Alexandra Morrison(aka Lexi)

I’m working on setting up a workspace for shredding etc in Milwaukee.

Milwaukee, where?

I’m near MKE airport but my workspace will be in St Francis. Mostly because of power supply. Eventually I plan on making my workspace mobile.

If anyone in the Nyc area would like to investigate plasticrete, a material formed from plastic film and bags, fused with a hot aggregate, usually sand to create robust and archival structures... Checkout this Meetup with Brooklyn Seasteading: https://meetu.ps/e/M5tPh/slZh/i

Seasteading and plasticrete workshop, Sat, May 20, 2023, 3:00 PM ...

Plasticrete Global HQ hosting a workshop on creating robust archival vibrant and verdant floating ecosystems from plastic film and bag waste from the simple process of

Hello, good morning, my name is Nicolas, I am from Ecuador, I wanted to ask for help on the subject of molds, I would like to know what material you think is advisable to make the molds for the pieces. And with this I also wanted to know if the extrusion machine could make posts whit measuring aprox of 175cmx10x10 that are used in cattle raising as you see in the image. Thank you very much for the help.

Aluminum is usually good

nicogr57

Hello, good morning, my name is Nicolas, I am from Ecuador, I wanted to ask for help on the subject of molds, I would like to know what material you think is advisable to make the molds for the pieces. And with this I also wanted to know if the extrusion machine could make posts whit measuring aprox of 175cmx10x10 that are used in cattle raising as you see in the image. Thank you very much for the help.

Steel. It would be cheaper and more durable. If you can find square steel tubing that's close to what you need. It might be doable.

4:57 AM

Here's about 1m of 6cm x 6cm extrusion. Generally I don't like going beyond one meter as that's where things start failing or getting weird, however you can use a heater on your mould if needed to give it an extra boost.

4:58 AM

For Americans who haven't moved to metric yet.

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Ben - Precious Plastic Ciledug

For Americans who haven't moved to metric yet.

I use both daily, but I still think in decimal inches. Years on a mill will do that

Hello everyone. I'm in New Orleans. I'm currently running a PP idea through the Loyola University New Orleans College of Business LaunchU entrepreneurship bootcamp. I want to somehow plug into school STEM programs like a franchise social enterprise. I'm an artist in my day job, and I'm also a Louisianan. Our state produces a huge amount of plastic because of our petrochemicals profile. We need stewardship and a use for waste plastics until we can stop making plastics.

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Ben - Precious Plastic Ciledug

Steel. It would be cheaper and more durable. If you can find square steel tubing that's close to what you need. It might be doable.

thank u much for the help

nicogr57

thank u much for the help

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4:35 PM

Heres what I've been working on this week

Ben, i see you work a lot whit this beams, i wanna ask you what type of plastic you think its better to build this beams, wich one its better exposed to high temperatures

nicogr57

Ben, i see you work a lot whit this beams, i wanna ask you what type of plastic you think its better to build this beams, wich one its better exposed to high temperatures

I would stick with HDPE as it doesn't shatter like PP. UV protection is a bit more difficult. You can try incorporating titanium dioxide (white) or carbon black (black) to combat UV degredation, but I don't know how effective it is. I think so long as your temperatures are below 80c you'll be OK. It helps to use lighter colors as they absorb less energy from the sun.

Hello everyone!!! I am a freelance video editor and i have in mind to get started with this job in 1 month maximum, i search people for collaborations and brcause i am a "newbie" in sense i do not have big projects ahead my shoulder i garantee 20 days free for my work. After this 20 days if i am good for the job i like to continue with you. If you are intersted contact me in DM!!

Hi everyone, where's the best place in the US to buy the machinery to set a plastic recycling station (Sheetpress, Shredder Pro and Extrusion Pro )? . Thanks

I have had good experience with Citizen Scientific Workshop in Idaho. You can find them on the bazar.

JohnNephew

I have had good experience with Citizen Scientific Workshop in Idaho. You can find them on the bazar.

Thank you for the referral, we stand by our machines and do our best. (edited)

Oh is it possible for me to get a current link to the Canada discord? @Precious Plastic

HAL_9000

Do you have another link to the sources of this article instead of the wired.com URL

https://pureportal.strath.ac.uk/en/publications/the-potential-for-a-plastic-recycling-facility-to-release-micropl

The potential for a plastic recycling facility to release microplas...

I want to start a shredding facility and this is one of the problems I want to try to solve for before getting at it. Air filtration seems like the obvious choice, but unless you're cleaning those filters to reclaim the microplastics, you're just moving the problem from the air at your facility to a waste dump somewhere else.

MatchstickMan

I want to start a shredding facility and this is one of the problems I want to try to solve for before getting at it. Air filtration seems like the obvious choice, but unless you're cleaning those filters to reclaim the microplastics, you're just moving the problem from the air at your facility to a waste dump somewhere else.

Wet shredding keeps a lot of the particulates down. You'll need to run everything through a dryer and into a closed space where all the plastic flakes and particulates can settle down. I think this solves most of the issues. Plastic in the water? Filter it out. Keep as much of a closed system as you can, kind of difficult when you're washing things...youll always be changing out filters.

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Yeah, I'm afraid I'm going to end up with a "good enough" solution. Evaporative condensing of the microplastics was another idea I had for wet shredding, but I wasn't sure if that would still end up with some of the very very small plastics getting loose anyway. So maybe it's Wet Shred + Evaporative + Filtering where the filter is the loose end of it all

PixelProwler

Industry and trade really pushed everything to be wrapped/packaged/contained in plastic - what the heck did we do before plastic?

Heavy and easy to shatter glass (not to even mention Sand Mining ), Waxed Paper (poor seals), paper, cloth/waxed cloth, metal cans (most likely unlined unless parrafin wax is used, in which case it can catalytically degrade food etc), wood boxes (lumber usage), etc

2:41 AM

That's at least what i could think up.

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Ben - Precious Plastic Ciledug

Wet shredding keeps a lot of the particulates down. You'll need to run everything through a dryer and into a closed space where all the plastic flakes and particulates can settle down. I think this solves most of the issues. Plastic in the water? Filter it out. Keep as much of a closed system as you can, kind of difficult when you're washing things...youll always be changing out filters.

My plan was to have a filter i can burn, if done in a properly designed incenerator/gasifier/pyrolysis kiln etc it would destroy all the microplastics.

2:43 AM

Idk if it would work, but i was even thinking of a goofy "Slow Sand Filter - Fluidized (Sand) Bed Gasifier" combo, but that is probably more complex than needed, and unless you used some sort of fuel gas, it probably couldn't sustain combustion

Eric Lotze

My plan was to have a filter i can burn, if done in a properly designed incenerator/gasifier/pyrolysis kiln etc it would destroy all the microplastics.

This all sounds very complicated! Every extra step costs time and money (even for a non profit) How about building an enclosure for the shredder and waiting for the plastic in the air to settle before opening it? Would that work?

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I'm not an expert on this, and that might even be getting into uncharted territory, but yeah that would probably work. I've been trying to do something like that with my FDM 3D Printer, i have a designated "spot" for it, stay out of there for the duration of the print (outside of the startup and occasional peek), then do the post processing in there and vacuum with a good hepa filter sealed system vacuum. Could do something similar for the shredder.

2:55 AM

But at the end of the day, as long as you aren't spreding visible dust around (like the size that could block stomacs of small animals and bioaccumulate etc) you are okay (edited)

2:56 AM

I'm a perfectionist so i'd be building some obscenely complex system so not a single micron is emmitted or something, but at the end of the day the plastic litter from lack of good waste disposal, and ghost net are the main damages to the planet, not your microns of microplastics

Eric Lotze

But at the end of the day, as long as you aren't spreding visible dust around (like the size that could block stomacs of small animals and bioaccumulate etc) you are okay (edited)

This is the part I wouldn't really go so far to say. We have no idea of the effect of nano-plastics being found in the blood stream, within cells, within embryos during development. I worry that this will be our generation's lead-based everything

MatchstickMan

This is the part I wouldn't really go so far to say. We have no idea of the effect of nano-plastics being found in the blood stream, within cells, within embryos during development. I worry that this will be our generation's lead-based everything

Even as far back as Rome / India / Dark Ages Europe etc people knew lead was bad

2:58 AM

They even had congressional briefings here in the USA where people were like "yeah this stuff is horrible, so much so people at the refineries are hallucinating from lead exposure" and they chose to ignore that

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Yes

So i don't want ot be too harsh oof, but that's a bit of a false equivalancy ALTHOUGH I AGREE AN ABUNDANCE OF CAUTION IS GOOD OOF

2:59 AM

But at the same time, they can burn/uv degrade decently fast at that size (double check me on this honestly) (granted getting into sediment / blood / etc makes that hard...).

3:00 AM

I guess what i'm trying to say is you can see beaches covered in trash / animals caught in ghost nets / stomacts of fish filled with larger microplastics, and that is a real and present danger, that along with reducing/eliminating single use plastics, getting a good waste management infrastructure everywhere, and using biodegradable plastics wherever possible we can fix so yeah, but here i go rambling lol (edited)

Sure, and I think I'm finally having to come around to the idea of "net positive"

3:00 AM

And the whole "this is as good as we can reasonably do right now"

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Inspired Plastics

This all sounds very complicated! Every extra step costs time and money (even for a non profit) How about building an enclosure for the shredder and waiting for the plastic in the air to settle before opening it? Would that work?

One step further, a water mister setup and then filter or evaporate the water out to leave the plastics behind. Gonna be much faster than waiting for air to settle

MatchstickMan

This is the part I wouldn't really go so far to say. We have no idea of the effect of nano-plastics being found in the blood stream, within cells, within embryos during development. I worry that this will be our generation's lead-based everything

And while everyone is exposed to microplastics in the environment, they are not getting as concentrated a dose as those working/sanding/shredding plastic.

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Eric Lotze

They even had congressional briefings here in the USA where people were like "yeah this stuff is horrible, so much so people at the refineries are hallucinating from lead exposure" and they chose to ignore that

pretty sure this sums it up

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It's frustrating how many people are still upset about asbestos/lead regulations.

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Complete newbie here. I’m wondering if it’s possible to make food-grade dishwasher safe kitchenware through Precious Plastic. Thank you!

alexparker

Complete newbie here. I’m wondering if it’s possible to make food-grade dishwasher safe kitchenware through Precious Plastic. Thank you!

In theory, I don't see why not. You can start with well-cleaned raw material like PP takeout containers or broken tupperware, shred it, and make something new. PP should hold up at dishwasher temps and unless you contaminate it the material was already designed for food contact, I would think.

There's some standards like making a product that has no crevices. It's important that your plastic is completely smooth and if using flakes everything must be fused and smooth. HDPE flakes don't always fuse together nicely with some methods.

Next week we will be receiving 6000 pounds of industrially recycled plastic pellets -- equal amounts of PP black, HDPE black, PP natural and HDPE natural. Besides using these ourselves (we're starting to work with a nearby injection molder, and using our shredded flakes alone requires a lot of manual attention because of clumping in the hopper and such; so we want to experiment with blends of pelletized + flakes to see if we can achieve good flow rates with minimal human intervention), I'm going to offer them repacked for "retail" since other people may want access to recycled pellets without ordering the minimum 5000 lbs. quantity. I am expecting to ask $7 per kg for black and $8 per kg for natural, plus shipping. I'm open to volume discounts for large quantities, and of course shipping per unit drops quickly on larger orders.

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June meetup Grab the F train to Church Explore and experiment with plastic film and bags to create sculptures and other structures. Byo favorite used plastic bags. Meetup with Brooklyn Seasteading: https://meetu.ps/e/MdFWc/slZh/i

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Good morning everyone, here Gus. Did somebody downloaded the files for the inyection machine 2.1? The link for the files here: https://community.preciousplastic.com/how-to/inj---21- is not working anymore.

INJ - 2.1

The Injection machine 2.1 is an iteration based on the Injection machine 1.0 (https://community.preciousplastic.com/academy/build/injection) This latest version of the Injection machine (2.1) solves 2 main problems: Safety and transportability. How? By following the CE safety requirements (European standards) and designing it to be easily disas...

smarterthantheaveragebear

If anyone in the Nyc area would like to investigate plasticrete, a material formed from plastic film and bags, fused with a hot aggregate, usually sand to create robust and archival structures... Checkout this Meetup with Brooklyn Seasteading: https://meetu.ps/e/M5tPh/slZh/i

I'm going to give a hard pass to supporting the whole "billionaires drifting away on floating cities" initiative, and anything that advances Peter Thiel's Right-Wing political agenda. The US political Right has, by a matter of policy, made anti-environmentalism fundamental to their mission, blocking regulation and investment as dogmatic reflex. So, no thanks to "seasteading". (edited)

MatchstickMan

I want to start a shredding facility and this is one of the problems I want to try to solve for before getting at it. Air filtration seems like the obvious choice, but unless you're cleaning those filters to reclaim the microplastics, you're just moving the problem from the air at your facility to a waste dump somewhere else.

So, clean the filters- or use polyester filters... and recycle them. Better yet, spin your own filters, creating a virtuous cycle. (I know- not helpful if your aims is something other than controlling microplastics and manufacturing filters. Needing to make tools all the time makes me feel like a tool-maker instead a thing-that-the-tool-enables maker!) (edited)

Yeah, I think that's sorta how it's gotta go down

smarterthantheaveragebear

If anyone in the Nyc area would like to investigate plasticrete, a material formed from plastic film and bags, fused with a hot aggregate, usually sand to create robust and archival structures... Checkout this Meetup with Brooklyn Seasteading: https://meetu.ps/e/M5tPh/slZh/i

So it's like a permanent cruise??

Anyone here from Florida?

https://discord.gg/KfcvrvsX

Hey does anyone have any info on Citizen Scitific Workshop? I am interested in purchasing some equipment from them, however, I would like to know if they are a good company.

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DaPerales

Hey does anyone have any info on Citizen Scitific Workshop? I am interested in purchasing some equipment from them, however, I would like to know if they are a good company.

I'd be happy to speak with you about our machines, candidly about some of the challenges we face, and provide you with some contacts to folks who use our machines if that helps.

DaPerales

Hey does anyone have any info on Citizen Scitific Workshop? I am interested in purchasing some equipment from them, however, I would like to know if they are a good company.

We are happy customers using a Shredder Pro they built. Great responsiveness to questions from us too.

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What is the temp these presses reach for pp or hdpe?

DougB

What is the temp these presses reach for pp or hdpe?

We use 170-190C in ours. YMMV (edited)

CitSciWorkshop

I'd be happy to speak with you about our machines, candidly about some of the challenges we face, and provide you with some contacts to folks who use our machines if that helps.

If you don't mind me asking, where are you guys located at?

mostlyape

If you don't mind me asking, where are you guys located at?

We're based in Idaho, US

Oh cool. I'm in Chicago. I found your website, looks good!

mostlyape

Oh cool. I'm in Chicago. I found your website, looks good!

thanks!

Hey hey Nyc Brooklyn peeps Anyone interested in a workshop to explore creating functional and sculptural components from plastic film and bags. https://discord.gg/aFASPFCH?event=1123271887062057021

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smarterthantheaveragebear

Hey hey Nyc Brooklyn peeps Anyone interested in a workshop to explore creating functional and sculptural components from plastic film and bags. https://discord.gg/aFASPFCH?event=1123271887062057021

you can also recycle plastic bag with a iron

I was actually wondering about thism has anyone tried shredding the plastic film after it was ironed with other plastics sheets and is thicker? would it go thru the rest of the machines regularly?

Liri (They/He)

I was actually wondering about thism has anyone tried shredding the plastic film after it was ironed with other plastics sheets and is thicker? would it go thru the rest of the machines regularly?

with shreeding stuff like that it might get jammed

We've shredded some plastic film. Some produce bags are labeled as being PP and we just toss them into the PP mix for shredding. (The random stuff that has mixed colors, print, etc.; like PP soda cups from some fast food chains, or multi-colored plastic straws.) I've also fed LDPE film straight into a desktop injection molder. And we've re-shred plenty of waste that was originally film heated and pressed into sheets and the like. HDPE plastic grocery bags work quite well in a t-shirt press, heating them up and adding layers more. I've also mixed bags and films and things like old HDPE tarps that have begun to disintegrate into the Foreman Grill for mixing with other material and pressing into blocks and cylinders. IMO, there are quite a lot of things you can straight up do with LDPE/HDPE/PP films without even needing to shred it.

nice! I've ironed a few but it was very uneven so knowing taking it further is possible is encouraging

Is anyone here from utah? Or live in a state close by? I’m pretty new but want to get a machine up and running

willsonsl

Is anyone here from utah? Or live in a state close by? I’m pretty new but want to get a machine up and running

I'm in the same boat in Texas.. I recently started learning about Precious Plastic and would love to start something up

Veronica Y'all

Anyone here live in central Texas?? New to precious plastic and wondering if someone might already have a workspace with shredder and extruder set up?

I am in Austin and am just starting out! I would like to work toward a shredder space or mix workspace too if there are others in the area that are similarly interested!

Drew W

I'm in the same boat in Texas.. I recently started learning about Precious Plastic and would love to start something up

Same here for me, I'm in Houston and would love to work with anyone working on Precious Plastics in the area

@ChaoticGacha @Drew W here's a link to the Texas-specific Precious Plastic Discord: https://discord.gg/k2xt5vBU

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i'm new from canada, quebec

Landry

i'm new from canada, quebec

welcome.

Thank you

Hi there! I'm new, from San Diego, California

where can i find a extruder

5:26 AM

or sheet press

PIKE COUNTY PLASTIC

where can i find a extruder

You can: 1) try to buy one in our Bazar https://bazar.preciousplastic.com/machines/ 2) build your own with our Starter Kits https://preciousplastic.com/starterkits/overview.html 3) reach out to machine workshops in your region and ask them to build it for you https://community.preciousplastic.com/map - filter by your region

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I am new around here. I am looking to source the most compact, lightweight, portable and easily assembled system. We would use the kit for demo and educational purposes which would be set up at various locations, sometimes multiple locations in a single day. Anyone have any suggestions or direction for either a complete setup (shredder, extruder, injection and press) or each machine separately? Any thoughts or direction would be appreciated.

Christopher - Unmake Plastic

@ChaoticGacha @Drew W here's a link to the Texas-specific Precious Plastic Discord: https://discord.gg/k2xt5vBU

Hey! Can you resend this link?

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kassi

Hey! Can you resend this link?

https://discord.gg/4wknJKwM

Has anyone run into federal/state/local permitting issues or know of any requirements to operate? One example that comes to mind is fire safety, as in do you have to have a sprinkler system installed since plastics are classified as flammable?

sprinkler systems are required more based on zoning/existing use of a structure (eg. if it's grandfathered in from before a time sprinklers were required). Plastics are a high fire risk and are difficult to extinguish, I believe to be code compliant even with a sprinkler system they need to be stored within 4 feet of the ground

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12:13 AM

that would all depend on the authority having jurisdiction, which is a fancy building-code term for "fire department or municipality who sets the rules where you live/work"

Hi All! Newbie from Ontario Canada. Has anyone tried to double the length of the pro shredder? I need a wider throat for material I have available and am going to attempt a double wide shredder.

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Sparky63

Hi All! Newbie from Ontario Canada. Has anyone tried to double the length of the pro shredder? I need a wider throat for material I have available and am going to attempt a double wide shredder.

I'd post this over in the Machines board. What would you drive that beast with?

Christopher - Unmake Plastic

I'd post this over in the Machines board. What would you drive that beast with?

Thanks I'll give that a try! Not sure yet but I've got a large selection to pick from here so I have options. That's why I was curious if anyone has attempted it yet. If I do it ill certainly post a build thread.

Hey all, never used discord before so please let me know if this is the wrong place for this conversation. I work with the ReUse Corridor at Coalfield Development in Huntington, West Virginia. We're excited about setting up a maker's space in our community, focusing on plastic shredding and other projects. Wondering if this is a good place to chat about plastic shredding set up? Or could someone direct me to the correct place

ReUse Corridor

Hey all, never used discord before so please let me know if this is the wrong place for this conversation. I work with the ReUse Corridor at Coalfield Development in Huntington, West Virginia. We're excited about setting up a maker's space in our community, focusing on plastic shredding and other projects. Wondering if this is a good place to chat about plastic shredding set up? Or could someone direct me to the correct place

sure, otherwise you might have better luck in #archived-machines

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hmm, it says no access

ReUse Corridor

Hey all, never used discord before so please let me know if this is the wrong place for this conversation. I work with the ReUse Corridor at Coalfield Development in Huntington, West Virginia. We're excited about setting up a maker's space in our community, focusing on plastic shredding and other projects. Wondering if this is a good place to chat about plastic shredding set up? Or could someone direct me to the correct place

This neck-of-the-woods might be particularly appropriate for parts sourcing particular to our geography- otherwise, you'll find a broader knowledge base where waterppk indicated (#machines).

ReUse Corridor

hmm, it says no access

https://discord.com/channels/586676777334865928/598887270636060694 fetches an error message for you? (edited)

8:44 PM

You may need to go to https://discord.com/channels/586676777334865928/966982406445858836 and select some roles for yourself, first.

Thanks for your help, Maviogun. It's still saying no acess for both links you've posted sadly

8:49 PM

and i'm not seeing neck-of-the-woods anywhere. maybe because i'm new they haven't come up yet? it made me wait 10 minutes to introduce myself

ReUse Corridor

Thanks for your help, Maviogun. It's still saying no acess for both links you've posted sadly

That means that either you have not selected the right roles for yourself, or that Discord is doing its normal trick of refreshing very slowly. It usually helps to close out your browser/ app and restart, to reload/ refresh with the correct roles applied

Hey @ReUse Corridor, I've sent you a DM. Let's see if I can help you with that

Some nice PR for our Replay Workshop https://fb.watch/maeedApKkc/

JohnNephew

Some nice PR for our Replay Workshop https://fb.watch/maeedApKkc/

Excellent!

Hi I'm Mitch from Canada and uh I was just wondering how anything can be done about recycling if the price is higher by five times the new plastics stock. Maybe I had my research incorrect though but I saw the plastic at a dollar per pound or I guess two dollars per kilo when I googled it.

Mitch

Hi I'm Mitch from Canada and uh I was just wondering how anything can be done about recycling if the price is higher by five times the new plastics stock. Maybe I had my research incorrect though but I saw the plastic at a dollar per pound or I guess two dollars per kilo when I googled it.

The cost of shredded recycled plastic is a mystery to me too. I see $10/kilo on the internet ($4.5/pound). Other people say it's far cheaper--perhaps that's not cleaned or chredded.

Mitch

Hi I'm Mitch from Canada and uh I was just wondering how anything can be done about recycling if the price is higher by five times the new plastics stock. Maybe I had my research incorrect though but I saw the plastic at a dollar per pound or I guess two dollars per kilo when I googled it.

There are so many variables that go into the price of recycled plastic. If you need recycled black plastic in pellet form, and are willing to buy at least 5000 pounds of it, you can pay 55 cents per pound plus shipping. Shipping is a highly variable cost and depends on your location (not just raw distance), facilities (need a liftgate for delivery because you don't have a loading dock or forklift to unload pallets out of a regular truck? add $50 to $250 depending on the carrier), time of year, whether a major LTL carrier just went bankrupt, fuel costs, speed of delivery, etc. You'll get the cheapest shipping rates if you can buy a full 53 foot trailer full. Otherwise, freight costs alone may add 50% or more to your cost per pound. Natural/clear recycled pellets or custom-colored pellets (which start as natural and whatever color you require is added as the material is re-extruded and re-pelletized) will cost more than black. If you want 100% post consumer material that will probably cost more. But basically, your question is exactly what Precious Plastics is about: how to make recycling economically viable at a small, local scale. Part of it is by focusing on the local, where (a) plastic waste represents an existing expense/problem that must be dealt with anyhow, and (b) cash and environmental savings are obtained by recycling the waste closer to its point of origin. And the name "Precious Plastics" summarizes the bigger concept -- finding ways to turn disposable and ephemeral plastics from things like consumer packaging, into more enduring and valued items. (edited)

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To me it seems that the best way to organize plastic collection would be community outreach

9:01 PM

Facebook etc

9:02 PM

"Trading a coffee and cinnamon roll for plastic" or something

9:03 PM

But idk if its been tried and is too resource or time intensive to work

9:05 PM

Sorting, cleaning, social media, someone having to sit down and go through all the trash bags

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Chevron component approved even though it could cause cancer in virtually every person exposed over a lifetime

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minimep

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/aug/04/epa-boat-fuel-cancer-risk-chevron-mississippi

*!@$ers!

Anyone here vaguely close to Maryland interested in getting into plastic processing? There's a business closing down there that has a variety of granulators, injection molder barrels & screws, temp control stuff, etc, which I would love to hold onto till I have space for it but releastically its not worth the space and the 16 hour round trip

2:22 PM

Should've thought to mention it earlier but forgot about it till today

https://community.preciousplastic.com/u/upcycled-inc

A series of tools for the Precious Plastic community to collaborate around the world. Connect, share and meet each other to tackle plastic waste.

2:30 PM

@Kiernan @ Boone NC you can use the precious plastic website where there is a map showing workshops that you can get in touch with

2:31 PM

Dakil Auctioneers Inc. Auction Catalog - PALE BLUE PLASTICS Online ...

A series of tools for the Precious Plastic community to collaborate around the world. Connect, share and meet each other to tackle plastic waste.

Maybe my computer is just goofy but I can't get the map to load

odd

Kiernan @ Boone NC

Maybe my computer is just goofy but I can't get the map to load

hey @Kiernan @ Boone NC ! If you're still getting this bug, feel free to report it at #website-problems

Kiernan @ Boone NC

Anyone here vaguely close to Maryland interested in getting into plastic processing? There's a business closing down there that has a variety of granulators, injection molder barrels & screws, temp control stuff, etc, which I would love to hold onto till I have space for it but releastically its not worth the space and the 16 hour round trip

Upcycled is closing shop?!? (edited)

Its not upcycled, it was called Innovative Plastic Solutions. Wish I'd thought to post about it here earlier, the auction just closed. Some good deals for the right buyer. Wish I was closer I would have snagged a few things

Kiernan @ Boone NC

Its not upcycled, it was called Innovative Plastic Solutions. Wish I'd thought to post about it here earlier, the auction just closed. Some good deals for the right buyer. Wish I was closer I would have snagged a few things

For future reference: news of good deals missed need not be reported.

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Hey yall, this is a shot in the dark, but my job has been collecting petri dish sleeves that we don't need, and we've accumulated probably 300 pounds of the plastic by now. Theyre all unused/unopened. I think its LDPE but i'm not sure. Does anyone in the northeast/New England area want all of it? Lol

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MaayanotechaChutza

I am new around here. I am looking to source the most compact, lightweight, portable and easily assembled system. We would use the kit for demo and educational purposes which would be set up at various locations, sometimes multiple locations in a single day. Anyone have any suggestions or direction for either a complete setup (shredder, extruder, injection and press) or each machine separately? Any thoughts or direction would be appreciated.

A month late, I don't check this often. I use a T-shirt press that I fixed to have one heat panel at the top and one at the bottom. Then I asked a local shop to make me a square mold. I use this setup for classes etc. It is somewhat portable. I do have a shredder, but for demos I get the students to cut up their own HDPE plastic that they brought. They get a better feel for the process that way.

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ReUse Corridor

Thanks for your help, Maviogun. It's still saying no acess for both links you've posted sadly

Hey ReUse, I am in Charlotte, NC. There is a Discord for N.America, but there is not much activity there. I have a shredder setup, but mine is not a PP shredder. DM me if you have any questions.

JohnNephew

There are so many variables that go into the price of recycled plastic. If you need recycled black plastic in pellet form, and are willing to buy at least 5000 pounds of it, you can pay 55 cents per pound plus shipping. Shipping is a highly variable cost and depends on your location (not just raw distance), facilities (need a liftgate for delivery because you don't have a loading dock or forklift to unload pallets out of a regular truck? add $50 to $250 depending on the carrier), time of year, whether a major LTL carrier just went bankrupt, fuel costs, speed of delivery, etc. You'll get the cheapest shipping rates if you can buy a full 53 foot trailer full. Otherwise, freight costs alone may add 50% or more to your cost per pound. Natural/clear recycled pellets or custom-colored pellets (which start as natural and whatever color you require is added as the material is re-extruded and re-pelletized) will cost more than black. If you want 100% post consumer material that will probably cost more. But basically, your question is exactly what Precious Plastics is about: how to make recycling economically viable at a small, local scale. Part of it is by focusing on the local, where (a) plastic waste represents an existing expense/problem that must be dealt with anyhow, and (b) cash and environmental savings are obtained by recycling the waste closer to its point of origin. And the name "Precious Plastics" summarizes the bigger concept -- finding ways to turn disposable and ephemeral plastics from things like consumer packaging, into more enduring and valued items. (edited)

To add to JohnNephew's post with actual experience: I get post consumer plastic given to me from well meaning people, but I need to sort through it and as much as people take care, they still put in the odd dirty piece, or with a label or a PET instead of a PP piece. So it is super labor intensive, and frankly not viable in in N.America, even at $10/lb. Where I can get "good" waste plastic is from industry. There is a printer near me that gives me all their roll ends that are white PP or Black HDPE. They are already clean, label free and easily sorted.

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I’m not sure if this is the right place to post this but there is a plastic recycling company in Oklahoma that is auctioning off equipment (including some precious plastic builds) and processed reclaimed plastic. The auction is available online and starts at 8 am central tomorrow. https://www.proxibid.com/Dakil-Auctioneers-Inc/PALE-BLUE-PLASTICS/event-catalog/246376

METAL FABRICATIONPLASTIC PROCESSINGWOODWORKING*INDUSTRIAL PARTS

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PSPlastic

I’m not sure if this is the right place to post this but there is a plastic recycling company in Oklahoma that is auctioning off equipment (including some precious plastic builds) and processed reclaimed plastic. The auction is available online and starts at 8 am central tomorrow. https://www.proxibid.com/Dakil-Auctioneers-Inc/PALE-BLUE-PLASTICS/event-catalog/246376

Great find- thanks much. Many of these items will require a lift to unload, pallet jack at least to position. Making arraignments now.

Good day everyone, here is the video of the Second Mexican Precious Plastic Meet-Up, You can active the subtitles in your language. More than 10 different projects in Mexico, https://www.youtube.com/live/-g7P5rU9Gbg?si=IhCrtaELyb5BOZ0Z

Gus Merckel

Segundo Encuentro Mexicano de Precious Plastic

Parley AIR Station Hawaii

Hi all, My name is josh and I manage a site in Oahu Hawaii that uses a sheet press, extruder, injection mould, and shredder to upcylce ocean plastic. We are trying to transition away from plastic and utilize our sheetpress to make plates and coasters out of organic material like in the "Beyond plastic" series. Anyone have experience doing this? We would ideally like to use food waste from our local stores to make items. If you want to learn more about our site please look up Parley AIR Station Hawaii

Aloha Josh! Are you still working with PP here on Oahu? I’d like to find machine operators that can make sheets and other molds for art supplies. Please let me know if you or anyone else can help in Hawai’i.

Herbert

do you have a website/communication method other than the mention on bishop's website? also on oahu and recently been looking into plastic recycling and similar things.

Aloha Herbert—did you ever start working with PP machines? I’m looking to collaborate on some local art supplies. Please help send me to anyone else on island that could potentially help too.

Hey Y’all anyone here from South Florida , I have access to a lot of Free HDPE ( So Far ) Plastics and would like to build some products from it , I also have a big untapped market to sell it as raw material if anyone just wants to shred it

Hello everyone I was wondering if anyone knew if the Shredder, Sheetpress, Extruder, and Injector V4.x machines use 1 or 3-phase power supply

hey how's it going? I wanted to know if you paint the pet bottle and make filament for the 3d printer with the painted color

Where in Florida could I acquire the capital or work with someone who has it to recycle plastic?

Search on the site for the places in the help i think

I was wondering if anyknow knows the Compression Ratio on the Extruder Pro model, or if anyone has CAD files of the extruder screw.

Hi everyone. I lost track of a PP discord server I started a few years ago that included every state in the US. Does anyone have that link? TY

Ismael

Hi everyone. I lost track of a PP discord server I started a few years ago that included every state in the US. Does anyone have that link? TY

https://discord.gg/YT3BSNju

Hey, anyone has a guide or experience recycling plastic and using for PLA 3D printing?

Hello! Is anyone here from Saskatchewan?

bikenutz

Hey, anyone has a guide or experience recycling plastic and using for PLA 3D printing?

3D printing with regular sized nozzles/detail is difficult because a few grains of sand in your plastic will clog the nozzle. People tend to have more success running large nozzle printers (~couple of millimeter diameter output)

seeking a machine builder for shredder, extrusion, injection mold. a few tools as well. thank you

Hello. I'm new to this and trying to familiarize myself with the Map but can only see myself. Is there a guide to use this Map?

Chad_LawtonLighthouse

seeking a machine builder for shredder, extrusion, injection mold. a few tools as well. thank you

What is your general location? State and City/Region? It will help you find someone local.

Hi everyone, I'm currently on the lookout for the cheapest shredder kit available that I can purchase specifically for failed 3D prints.

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Hey y'all. Does anyone have a strategy for turning a profit at vendor events? Markets around here are charging $100 for a table, which is usually what I make in sales. Thanks!

What Type of plastic is best for the sheetpress for a beginner? Thanks (edited)

Bricycle

What Type of plastic is best for the sheetpress for a beginner? Thanks (edited)

HDPE- doesn't like to stick to stuff, won't off-gas significantly if kept to melting temperatures, which are relatively low.

Joblin#9607

Hey y'all. Does anyone have a strategy for turning a profit at vendor events? Markets around here are charging $100 for a table, which is usually what I make in sales. Thanks!

That's a super hard question to answer, most of the lucrative vendor events are very competitive (because it's where the buyers are). Have you tried spending a day walking around a vendor fair and talking to other vendors? You could basically do competitive research by asking vendors what's selling well/poorly/etc, some might not be helpful others might not mind sharing sales information/strategy. There's two kinds of vendors events, those where the vendors make money and those where the organizers make money from the vendors

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anyone ever melt plastic granules on an old t-shirt press / heat press ?

Anthony

anyone ever melt plastic granules on an old t-shirt press / heat press ?

yep, works great but only heats on the top so you have to flip your part to melt both sides evenly

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waterppk

yep, works great but only heats on the top so you have to flip your part to melt both sides evenly

(images of plastic pancakes)

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waterppk

3D printing with regular sized nozzles/detail is difficult because a few grains of sand in your plastic will clog the nozzle. People tend to have more success running large nozzle printers (~couple of millimeter diameter output)

hey thanks for your reply it helped me equally. also i would like to know : do you know where i can find that mechanism usually at the output of the extrusion machine aimed at smoothing , shaping and cooling the 3d printing filament being extruded ? i want to know about that mechanism so as to implement it

SongfackManuel

hey thanks for your reply it helped me equally. also i would like to know : do you know where i can find that mechanism usually at the output of the extrusion machine aimed at smoothing , shaping and cooling the 3d printing filament being extruded ? i want to know about that mechanism so as to implement it

None of the machines I've seen have anything shaping, they're just tensioning and winding the plastic: https://www.filastruder.com/products/filawinder It depends on how fancy you're buildling though, there's definitely machines that tension the output to control the final outside diameter of the filament before it hits the spooler but those are industrial/manufacturing quality machines unlikely to be something someone here would be building

Filawinder

In stock, ready to ship. Extruding filament to the floor works, but it can be finicky. You need a clear, clean space for it to coil, and the positions of the guide, fan, and extruder need to be just right. Then when the job is done you have to mount a spool on a drill to wind it up. With the FilaWinder you can spool

bikenutz

Hey, anyone has a guide or experience recycling plastic and using for PLA 3D printing?

https://youtu.be/2b4vdTl3SyM?si=gJOZn43CGgWAk1-_

JRT3D

PETBOT - Recycle Soda Bottles into 3D PET Filament

SongfackManuel

hey thanks for your reply it helped me equally. also i would like to know : do you know where i can find that mechanism usually at the output of the extrusion machine aimed at smoothing , shaping and cooling the 3d printing filament being extruded ? i want to know about that mechanism so as to implement it

we just had ours loop to the floor to use gravity as the tugger: https://www.sector67.org/blog/2014/sector67-interns-make-filament-extruder/

Sector67 Interns Build Filament Extruder

waterppk

we just had ours loop to the floor to use gravity as the tugger: https://www.sector67.org/blog/2014/sector67-interns-make-filament-extruder/

Thanks alot am now convinced its possible and do admire what you guys have done so far. could i have a video of the procedure , i mean how it is belt , different materials etc ??

SongfackManuel

Thanks alot am now convinced its possible and do admire what you guys have done so far. could i have a video of the procedure , i mean how it is belt , different materials etc ??

if you search filastruder there should be tons of videos on Youtube on how their machine worked/works

waterppk

if you search filastruder there should be tons of videos on Youtube on how their machine worked/works

Thanks alot sir , i have done it and found out a mechanism i will adopt

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Hey guys

1:42 AM

Anybody working in biodegradable materials?

renatomillavelezmoro

Anybody working in biodegradable materials?

See #archived-beyond-plastic

Hello, I purchased a shredder and it's been more than two weeks without any news on the shipping status. I'm not certain who to reach out to regarding this matter?

JenovaX30

Hello, I purchased a shredder and it's been more than two weeks without any news on the shipping status. I'm not certain who to reach out to regarding this matter?

contact the supplier you purchased it from?

JenovaX30

Hello, I purchased a shredder and it's been more than two weeks without any news on the shipping status. I'm not certain who to reach out to regarding this matter?

As indicated, the seller- this space is like a town square, not a corporate office -and you might also inquire at the bazar-seller's area-https://discord.com/channels/586676777334865928/726148145712594994

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Erik72

https://discord.gg/YT3BSNju

Hello, it appears this link has expired. Can you post a new one? TYIA

Pizn

Hello, it appears this link has expired. Can you post a new one? TYIA

https://discord.gg/Bf5GyWgj

7:57 PM

@Pizn

Erik72

https://discord.gg/Bf5GyWgj

Thanks!

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Hello from Costa Rica!

I’m Emily from Innoceana, which is a global marine conservation nonprofit dedicated to preserving the ocean for future generations

One of the many soon to be projects, is joining this great Precious Plastic Community by creating a circular economy so we can give back to the community whilst recycling the abundance of plastic waste

️ We’re looking for someone to join us here in Costa Rica from December to be part of this amazing project and help our planet

Our website is https://innoceana.org where you can find volunteer opportunities and intern information. My email is emilycook@innoceana.org and would love to connect if you or anyone you might know is interested

Beautiful sunsets, fun beach clean ups, lush vegetation, Pura Vida and much more would be part of the experience!

Regards, Emily and Innoceana Team

Emiliano Vargas

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CREATING WAVES OF CHANGE THROUGH CONSERVATION, RESEARCH, AND EDUCATION. Your donation creates a ripple effect that protects our oceans and […]

Any idea on manufacturers of oversized presses? I'm looking for 8'x4' capacity. Thanks, Doug Bodde 507-250-5556

What dimensions are you guys using for the Sprue and Runners? Thanks!

Kristoff

What dimensions are you guys using for the Sprue and Runners? Thanks!

Aren't those completely part-specific?

Hey y'all, two questions One, is there a California-specific discord? I'm reading up higher in the chat, and apparently there's more localized servers Two, what's the most basic DIY recycling machine you can recommend? Cause I'm a broke student, and on top of trying/failing to do basic molding with a sandwich press, I have the mechanic's equivalent to a gardener's brown thumb

I have a stationary bike that nobody in the family uses, but that's basically it

Qrow

Hey y'all, two questions One, is there a California-specific discord? I'm reading up higher in the chat, and apparently there's more localized servers Two, what's the most basic DIY recycling machine you can recommend? Cause I'm a broke student, and on top of trying/failing to do basic molding with a sandwich press, I have the mechanic's equivalent to a gardener's brown thumb

https://discord.com/channels/664714297913376769/664715072492404737

I don't have access to that channel

7:21 AM

Is it addable in the roles channel?

7:21 AM

It just says Unknown to me

Qrow

I don't have access to that channel

Different server: https://discord.com/invite/VtUBFAm2

Hello from Vermont, USA!

12:44 AM

I am injection molding using an arbour press style machine using HDPE. I've had great results except for the fact that the products have a certain plastic-y smell to them for 1 to 2 weeks after they are molded.

12:45 AM

Does anyone have suggestions on how to reduce/eliminate the off-gassing smell?

They shouldn't have any weird smell unless they've been burnt

2:07 AM

But either way, leaving them next to an open window sounds like it could be a good idea

Sometimes colorants or other additives may be a source of odor, in my experience.

peetyg

Hello from Vermont, USA!

I wonder if putting them in a vacuum chamber would help

Drew W

I wonder if putting them in a vacuum chamber would help

Found that as a potential option through research - just need to find one to test it on!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_muUXPfTgq8

Paul's Garage

The EASIEST DIY Vacuum Chamber You Can Make

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I have a real small business near columbus GA once i get some more funds would anyone here help in building one of the injection mold machines?

7:23 PM

im not good with wiring so even if someone could ship me the parts wired up I would be greatfull. if your local and have welding equipment I will help and pay for time

Studmantr0y

I have a real small business near columbus GA once i get some more funds would anyone here help in building one of the injection mold machines?

These are about 3 hours from you, $350 for a molder is pretty cheap but it's probably a lot more machine than you want: https://hgrinc.com/?all=1&last_chance&view=grid&aisle=&from=&to=&markdowns=0&newarrivals=0&sort=&kw=injection&per_page=24&min_price=&max_price=&item_location=birm&promos=&brand&pn=1

HGR Staff

HGR Industrial Surplus

Used Industrial Equipment For Sale https://hgrinc.com

I dont have 3 phase power sadly

4:38 PM

https://community.preciousplastic.com/academy/build/injection