Designers around the world are building machines that allow people to DIY their plastic recycling. The movement was started by David Hakkens and Precious Plastic. Now artists, entrepreneurs and community activities are using his designs to improve the world and actually reuse plastic.
You can listen to my podcast episode about people who are doing plastic recycling at home in this YouTube video. It originally aired in September 2020:
Designers Expanding on this Idea
Making this method accessible at public events
Making plastic bowls that look like glazed pottery
Desiging humorous furniture and home decor
Making construction-grade bricks from marine debris
Shredding & Extruding Plastic at Home
Tutorial for how to do this with a sandwich press – but be careful and protect yourself from fumes – plus never use that sandwich press to make food again