WHAT
RECYCLE
PLASTIC?
Basically plastic recycling consists of 3 phases:
To
- Pull apart.
- Crush.
- Melt.
- PULL APART
Due to the great variety and type of plastic materials, it is necessary to separate them by type, since each type requires a different treatment.
In the drop-down menu you can see the different types of plastic according to the international recycling symbol, ♻ , with a number inside (from 1 to 7), thus specifying the type to which it belongs.
This task of collecting and separating is very important for subsequent processes.
We recommend not only separating by type of plastic, but also, whenever possible, by color type, to achieve a better appearance in the final product.
If it is not possible to segregate the types of plastics before chopping them, we can separate them once chopped through different buoyancy processes in different liquids, but it will take more time and effort.
- CRUSH
Once grouped by type, the next step is to shred the plastic to turn it into small chips (granules).
In addition to reducing the volume of storage, it is essential to shred plastic waste to be able to melt it later. The optimal size of the pellets depends on many factors (finishes, type of plastic, casting process, chopping time, etc...), so feel free to experiment until you get a size that suits your needs.
Precious Plastic, indicates a 6 mm pitch mesh for the V2.1 chopper.
Precious Plástic, puts at our disposal several models of mincers in open source, this means that you can download the technical documentation (plans, specifications, etc...) and manufacture it yourself. However, in the bazaar, you can buy the elements that are not available or even entire machines.
Basically Precious Plastic, has two designs of choppers;
*) Shredder V2.1 . Basic machine for shredding. Low cost and relatively easy to assemble and handle. Logically, it has limitations in terms of production, traffic jams, etc... If you want to start in the world of recycling without having to make a significant investment, perhaps this is your model.
*) Shredder V4 . More advanced crushing machine. In this model, the previous version is significantly improved, being a much more compact machine, more resistant and with much better features. Logically the cost is much higher than the previous version.
We invite you to visit the Precious Plastic website to decide which model best suits your needs.
- Melt
The granules obtained in the previous process can be melted to give it the desired shape.
For example, we can obtain thread for 3D printers, or certain products (plates, flowerpots, etc.) using molds.
To do this, Precious Plastic has several open source machine models;
- Injector. Several versions, depending on the features.
- extruder As is the case with the mincer and the injector, Plastic Prices, has several versions.
- SheetPress (Compressor). Perfect for obtaining sheets.
These machines have heating temperature controls, to be able to adjust to the specific type of plastic that we want to melt.
PRECIOUS PLASTIC
The Precious Plastic Bazaar
Precious Plastic has a place for buying and selling, where you can find almost everything related to plastic recycling. From different types of plastic already chopped and selected, to machine components, final products (glasses, coasters, planters, 3D thread, furniture, etc...).
The operations are carried out between the members of the community, and 5% of said operations are destined to defray the expenses of Precious Plastic.
Try to enter, you will be surprised........
To help you in the fight against plastic, was born Precious Plastic
What is it Precious Plastic ?
Precious Plastic, is a global initiative, promoted by Dave Hakkens, which pursues the recycling of plastic waste, reducing the pollution generated by said waste.
To this end, Precious Plastic has a network of collaborators and/or friends distributed throughout the planet, who carry out different activities. In the following link, you can find the nearest Precious Plastic Point:
PRECIOUS
PLASTIC
COMMUNITY
Yes, if you wish you can be part of this great initiative. Being part of the Preciuos Plastic Community is very simple and totally GRATUITOUS.
You only have to create a profile on the Precious Plastic website, and you will be able to belong to this community.
You will be able to adapt your profile to what best suits your interests and concerns;
Member
Begin to learn and become interested in the world of recycling
Collection Point
Has activity collecting residplastic uos
machine shop
help with machines
work space
Has a workspace with the machines
by Precious Plastic
Community Point
It acts as a link of communication and union in its area
What can I do with recycled plastic?
Once crushed, you can melt it down and "manufacture" countless items, to give that plastic a second life, which otherwise would surely end up in a landfill or, in the worst case, in the sea.
You can make everything from small keyrings, cups, phone cases, etc... to chairs, building blocks, etc...
Your imagination will be your limit....
ToThe Precious Plastic Bazaar
Precious Plastic has a place for buying and selling, where you can find almost everything related to plastic recycling. From different types of plastic already chopped and selected, to machine components, final products (glasses, coasters, planters, 3D thread, furniture, etc...).
The operations are carried out between the members of the community, and 5% of said operations are destined to defray the expenses of Precious Plastic.
Try to enter, you will be surprised........
LIBRARY
As part of the work of Precious Plastic Capi Spain disclosure, we offer a series of chapters in Spanish, in order to make it more accessible to all Spanish speakers.
If you want to help us expand this library (translations, clarifications, etc...), send us an email and we will upload it.
Do not forget to indicate the author (or authors) of the document (texts, images, pdf, acad, etc...) and the original source (if it was a translation).
