You may have heard people use the term “plastic money” in reference to credit and debit cards but after seeing what Precious Plastic is about, you may have a different image in your mind the next time you hear about “plastic money”. I don’t need to tell you about the plastic epidemic because we all know how bad it is and the majority of us are to blame for this so there is no need to point fingers at anyone. Click here to see 22 facts about plastic and what you can do about it. Thankfully there are a lot of recycling programs in place throughout our communities to combat the issue. If you’re still not happy with the community efforts then have perhaps you should start your own recycling center?
The creators of Precious Plastic have setup a series of videos and instruction manuals on how to built the machines that can recycle plastic and turn them into everyday items which you can then sell for money. The plans on the website are totally free and open source so anyone can do it. It will even give you the breakdown of the costs involved, the materials, and how long it should take you to build each machine. All you need to do is foot the initial bill, supply the parts, and that’s about it.
You will also gain knowledge on which which types of plastics are recyclable and which ones are not. Once you machines have been built, you are on your way to making a number of products from 3D printing filaments to toys to clipboards and gardening pots. Make sure you head over to the Precious Plastic website for all of the details.
The best way to make this a profitable business is to jump on the idea sooner rather than later. If you are one of the first in your community or even one of the first online, you have the advantage by possibly getting media attention whether it’s local, country wide, or worldwide.
