[Design and Technology] Recycle plastics to make new products - Resources

[Jill Livett]

Hi all
A Dutch innovator, Dave Hakkens, has developed equipment to shred, melt and recycle plastics in a low-tech way. This might be a good Sustainability focus/project for your school. Watch the video - 
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8J7JZcsoHyA <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8J7JZcsoHyA>

On his website, Dave has provided all the blueprints for machinery that can be simply constructed, background videos about plastics (including simple tests to identify different types of plastics) and creations that you can make, all presented with a great accent. I think there are lots of opportunities here for good design and problem-solving, and a practical way to upcycle.
All the best
Jill
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