Plastic.
Precious or a Problem?
& natural environment
WHY?
INACCESSIBLE KNOWLEDGE & TOOLS
Industrial recycling exists, but the equipment is very expensive and the knowledge inaccessible for most people.
And even though plastic is such a big topic, the industry keeps on producing plastic as single-use and disposable. So we have to empower the people to make change.
Solution
A network of people who work together to tackle plastic pollution on a daily basis.
Circular
A cradle to cradle economy
Decentralized
Local recycling, global network
Open Source
Anyone can join and improve
It's called the Precious Plastic Universe
Precious Plastic is creating solutions that empower everyone worldwide to build up strong local networks of people who tackle plastic pollution by
- turning plastic waste into valuable products and
- inspiring more people to take action.
1. Collect
Gather cleaned, de-labeled plastic waste.
2. Sort
Store plastic by type to avoid mixing.
3. Shred
Cut plastic into small flakes with the shredder machine.
4. Inject
Melt plastic flakes and fill a mold with the injection machine.
Interested? Shop This Plastic Collection!
Browse our selection of recycled products that each have stories to tell. All items are recycled and made in Mechanicsburg, PA.