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Starterkits are packages of information with everything you need to know to set up Precious Plastic recycling spaces and start tackling the plastic waste problem.
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@stuartpb - is this the channel you were referring to?
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Yeah. Oh hey I guess it has text too
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So what I was thinking is Seattle can meet in here. I mean technically it does say "PP PNW", but, like, so does the DM
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(this is why I generally advocate for projects to start with completely random identifiers, so the scope can radically change without needing to move any names) (edited)
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That's very common in tech
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My usual strategy is "Name it by something where you can remember the origins of the name, but if it's no longer connected to those origins, that doesn't make anything harder to follow"
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Yes, I agree. This is the main reason why our group should sit down and talk about vision and values - once we're on the same page there, these decisions should be easier.
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OK. For anyone reading this who's outside of the DM, the Seattle group's next meeting is Wednesday, November 11, at 5:30 PM Seattle time
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Is this a voice channel also? I don't see an option to join voice chat. Maybe just a regular text chat channel that is in a group named "voice channels"?
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What does โ€œpnwโ€ stand for? Who should I contact about starting a regionally based research paper to benefit PP network in Southeast US. Want to ensure Iโ€™m following rules and leveraging as much knowledge as is available.
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BizzyIzzy
What does โ€œpnwโ€ stand for? Who should I contact about starting a regionally based research paper to benefit PP network in Southeast US. Want to ensure Iโ€™m following rules and leveraging as much knowledge as is available.
PNW = Pacific North West. Generally refers to upper left corner of the US.
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Has anyone tried to compile a list of / create of community out of the permaculture farms in the PNW? I think the impact of having a PP-adjacent supply chain for circular farming and building is only proving to be more crucial and would love to get my feet wet in such a thing! I'm a native Cascadian in PDX btw.
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I am following all messages in this channel. Please send me your email address if you would like the calendar invite with the videochat link.
PPKARNATAKA13 10/11/2022 10:26 AM
Yes send me your email address
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The Precious Plastic Seattle group is starting to pick up more steam. If you'd like to join the Discord server for our group, fill out the contact form at https://sites.google.com/view/precious-plastic-seattle/about cc: @PPKARNATAKA13
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Alexandra Morrison(aka Lexi) 4/27/2023 6:32 PM
This may be a nonprofit but it seems it would be more appropriate for it to be a social enterprise. However, the way itโ€™s operated is awe inspiring to me. Not only are you cleaning the environment but itโ€™s having a mass effect of improving the lives of the people in the communities, providing jobs, promoting education, providing careers and housing. The vast majority of the work done is very selfless. I applaud your efforts. On a side not there should be a separate # just for people who are building houses/buildings of any kind. On that note PET or #1 does not degrade in sunlight. Roofing shingles perhaps or siding?
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Alexandra Morrison(aka Lexi)
This may be a nonprofit but it seems it would be more appropriate for it to be a social enterprise. However, the way itโ€™s operated is awe inspiring to me. Not only are you cleaning the environment but itโ€™s having a mass effect of improving the lives of the people in the communities, providing jobs, promoting education, providing careers and housing. The vast majority of the work done is very selfless. I applaud your efforts. On a side not there should be a separate # just for people who are building houses/buildings of any kind. On that note PET or #1 does not degrade in sunlight. Roofing shingles perhaps or siding?
Wouldn't it be wonderful to have a Corrugated PET tile roof on a sun porch or greenhouse? I wonder how thick the tiles would need to be?
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Liri (They/He) 4/27/2023 9:07 PM
in case you haven't seen the many PET discussions many people have tried to use PET in precious plastic machines and failed
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Alexandra Morrison(aka Lexi) 4/28/2023 4:51 AM
Iโ€™m not using a precious plastic machine
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Liri (They/He)
in case you haven't seen the many PET discussions many people have tried to use PET in precious plastic machines and failed
I guess we just need to make a new macine ๐Ÿ˜‰
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Alexandra Morrison(aka Lexi) 4/28/2023 11:06 AM
Isnโ€™t excuse to make something new lol
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Liri (They/He)
in case you haven't seen the many PET discussions many people have tried to use PET in precious plastic machines and failed
Green Ellipsis 4/28/2023 3:31 PM
Is the issue that PET has to be cooled rapidly or it gets brittle, or something else?
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Alexandra Morrison(aka Lexi) 4/28/2023 5:19 PM
It is UV resistant but hard to use as a building material because it wonโ€™t pass fire safety codes for a home. Plus the strength of the motors involved on industrial recycling is much tougher than what is required for hdpe.
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Stupid auto correct kept saying correcting me to ivy resistant. Yep it is totally resistant to ivy plant growth.๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿ˜†
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Liri (They/He) 4/28/2023 5:21 PM
i am not sure as i haven't tried myself and don't have access to precious plastic machines but i've heard people say it melts unevenly and required a very specific temp that the machines can't do
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not saying it's an excuse just didn't know all of us were engineers๐Ÿฅด
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Alexandra Morrison(aka Lexi) 4/28/2023 5:23 PM
I seen a video where someone used a heat gun and metal strips and forced the plastic to melt into a particular shape.
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Pet
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And yes itโ€™s hotter
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Liri (They/He) 4/28/2023 5:23 PM
ah yeah because PET is shrinky dink plastic like the toys
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Alexandra Morrison(aka Lexi) 4/28/2023 5:25 PM
Roughly 260 c
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Alexandra Morrison(aka Lexi) 4/30/2023 1:25 AM
Iโ€™m not sure I think it has to do with air pockets.
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Alexandra Morrison(aka Lexi)
Iโ€™m not sure I think it has to do with air pockets.
Green Ellipsis 4/30/2023 3:02 AM
Makes sense. If not dried before processing it will form steam bubbles.
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NJ90210
Wouldn't it be wonderful to have a Corrugated PET tile roof on a sun porch or greenhouse? I wonder how thick the tiles would need to be?
Can i jump on this band wagon ๐Ÿ˜‰
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Alexandra Morrison(aka Lexi)
This may be a nonprofit but it seems it would be more appropriate for it to be a social enterprise. However, the way itโ€™s operated is awe inspiring to me. Not only are you cleaning the environment but itโ€™s having a mass effect of improving the lives of the people in the communities, providing jobs, promoting education, providing careers and housing. The vast majority of the work done is very selfless. I applaud your efforts. On a side not there should be a separate # just for people who are building houses/buildings of any kind. On that note PET or #1 does not degrade in sunlight. Roofing shingles perhaps or siding?
Had similar thoughts yes, it feels really complex. (edited)
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Alexandra Morrison(aka Lexi) 5/18/2023 9:57 PM
One of the country's most notorious environmental groups says no plastics should be considered recyclable. But our editor says the numbers behind that assertion don't add up.
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Nope, but thank you! That plugged me into maybe another datasource.
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Alexandra Morrison(aka Lexi) 6/2/2023 7:41 PM
so I have a question for the group
7:43 PM
Is there a way to reuse or recycle fiberglass? remake fiberglass into new things. If so instructions?
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Alexandra Morrison(aka Lexi)
Is there a way to reuse or recycle fiberglass? remake fiberglass into new things. If so instructions?
I seem to recall reading/hearing that it can be shredded and used as fiber for.... Fiberglass.
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Liri (They/He) 6/3/2023 1:09 AM
i think this person means making it into a solid rather then more of the fluffy dangerous stuff
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Alexandra Morrison(aka Lexi)
Is there a way to reuse or recycle fiberglass? remake fiberglass into new things. If so instructions?
I have a link to a paper... let me if I can dig dig dig it up (edited)
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Liri (They/He)
i think this person means making it into a solid rather then more of the fluffy dangerous stuff
I think this person means reusing it with epoxy to form another fiberglass reinforced solid shape...
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Alexandra Morrison(aka Lexi)
Is there a way to reuse or recycle fiberglass? remake fiberglass into new things. If so instructions?
Sent link
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Local Plastic 6/11/2023 5:40 AM
Hey everyone! Phil here from Bend Oregon. We are finally turning the corner on our upgraded large format V4 sheet press. We can make 6-8 4'x8' sheets per day in the 1/2" and 3/4" thicknesses. We found a furniture designer who is making really cool pieces out of the sheets! It has taken us 3 years to get to this point so keep chugging away and dont give up! Hit us up if you have any questions or want to collab on projects. localplasticbend@gmail.com
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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
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DaPerales
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
The shredded definitely uses a 3-phase power supply.
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DaPerales
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
CitSciWorkshop 8/26/2023 11:29 PM
Ours use a single to 3 phase VFD, so single phase 208-240VAC input that is converted to 3 phase for the motor.
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