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DIY Plastic-Recycling Machines

The 'Precious Plastic' Project Encourages Plastic Recycling

— March 30, 2016 — Eco
Recycling machines are usually rather complex in design, but the 'Precious Plastic' project hopes to encourage consumers to DIY their own from home using blueprints found online.

Developed by Dutch designer Dave Hakkens, the 'Precious Plastic' project aims to bring enhanced awareness to the gargantuan amount of plastic waste in our world. Being that plastic is one of the most common materials found around the world and also one of the most discarded, 'Precious Plastic' shows what can be done to help stop plastic pollution.

Four recycling machines have been created with instructions on how to create them yourself found online. They can enable users to take plastic and repurpose it into a new product that will help extend the life of the material and prevent it from polluting our world so soon after creation.
Trend Themes
1. DIY Recycling Machines - The 'Precious Plastic' project promotes the trend of consumers building their own recycling machines, reducing the reliance on complex commercial designs.
2. Plastic Waste Awareness - The 'Precious Plastic' project fuels the trend of increasing awareness about the massive amount of plastic waste in the world, encouraging individuals to take action.
3. Repurposing Plastic - The 'Precious Plastic' project supports the trend of repurposing plastic materials, transforming waste into new products and extending their lifecycle.
Industry Implications
1. Environmental Services - The 'Precious Plastic' project presents an opportunity for companies in the environmental services industry to offer DIY recycling machines or related services.
2. Manufacturing - The 'Precious Plastic' project opens up innovation opportunities for the manufacturing industry to develop new methods and technologies to repurpose plastic materials.
3. Education and Training - The 'Precious Plastic' project highlights the need for education and training programs in teaching individuals how to build and use DIY recycling machines effectively.
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