The world’s resources are increasingly limited. The energy and environmental costs of manufacturing, shipping, and discarding plastic products puts tremendous strain on the earth’s biosphere. Personal 3D printing, in conjunction with in-house recycling of the plastics used, are poised to change the consumption patterns of the general public. This project will design and implement plastic recycling processes in response to consumer 3D printing, and promote awareness of cradle to cradle ideas in the home.

To provide a system that allows users to recycle unwanted 3D printed material back into a 3D printer through renewable energy.

This system will be accessible and portable to a consumer, while exploring ABS, PLA and in-house plastics as a inlet source.

Many systems created are only available on a large scale. This project is to minimize that system, giving access to a consumer of interest in 3D printing.