Precious Plastics Plastic Shredder Pro

Dave Hakkens

The Precious Plastics Plastic Shredder Pro shreds plastics into small pieces to be utilized for other purposes.

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Manufacturing & delivery
Performance & use
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Product description Brand name and product description

The Precious Plastics Plastic Shredder Pro makes flakes out of plastic waste that can then be used to make new items. The size of the plastic flakes can be changed by changing the sieve inside the shredder. The shredder is part of a series of machines designed by Precious Plastics with the idea of reusing plastic waste by enabling everyone to recycle it.

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

Worldwide

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

The products are distributed by the manufacturer.

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

The price of the Shredder Pro is ~2508 USD ^Converted ^July ²⁰²⁰

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

DIY Plastic Shredder and UNTHA Plastic Shredders

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 6: Clean water and sanitation

Goal 14: Life below water

Goal 15: Life on land

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

Anyone who wishes to reduce plastics waste and recycle plastics.

Manufacturing/building method(s) Detail regarding solution production or construction method (instructions, mass production capacity, custom made,etc...)

The Shredder Pro is constructed in the Netherlands. Users can also fabricate their own shredder following instructions provided by Precious Plastics.

Product Intellectual Property Open source/IP protected (note patent)/trade secret/other?

Open Source

User Provision Model Where can the product be purchased/acquired by end users?

Precious Plastics provides instructions on how to build the shredder from scratch. Users can also purchase machines directly from the manufacturer.

Distribution to date Number of units that have been deployed, downloads or users to date

Due to the open-source nature of this product, the exact number of distributions to date are unknown. Some examples of placewhere it has been built are Kenya, Mexico, Bali, Taiwan and South Africa.

Fields marked are sourced values that have been evaluated by the manufacturer or a third party, all others are design specifications.

User operation

Does it requires a person to operate, or is automated to function independently?

User-operated

Consumables

Material/products consumed with each use

None

Power supply type

Type of power needed

Electrical: 2.2 to 4 kW

Design specifications Component and Operation overview including power, portability, facility requirements, preventative maintenance and user training requirements

This shredder is very robust and reliable. The machine is designed to process the high stresses required to shred plastic. The adjustable meshes allow the shredder to operate in a shredding as well as a granulating phase. This machine is designed for relatively easy assembly. No welding is required for the core shredding box, and all further welds are straightforward and has been designed to be easy to clean. The plastic shredder weighs 340 kg and is made mostly out of metal parts. The dimension of the Shredder Pro is 1205 x 550 x 1512 mm.

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

A 3D model of the Shredder Pro can be found here.

Technical support Technical support provided by

Instruction videos are available from Precious Plastics.

Replacement components Availability of replacement components (in-country, by order,...)

Replacement components can be purchased from the manufacturer.

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

Unknown

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

Precious plastics designed the shredder with the criteria that it should be easy to build, affordable, and constructed with basic materials available everywhere.

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

Testing performed by the manufacturer found that 50 kg of plastic could be shredded per hour, however, no third-party testing has been completed.

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

Testing was performed by the manufacturer.

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

The plastic shredder is made to shred plastic so it has to be handled with care. There is a protective piece around the chopper to help users avoid contact when in use.

Complementary technical systems Performance of this product is improved with another technology (eg. Cookstoves and Wind-blocking skirts)

The plastics shredder is a machine in a series of machines designed by Precious Plastics for plastic recycling. The other machines are made to use the plastic flakes from the shredding to make new items.

Academic research Academic research related to the product (e.g. published papers in peer-reviewed journals)

None

Compliance with regulations Product certifications and standards referenced by designer/manufacturer

Unknown

Evaluation methods Evaluation methods/protocols/guidelines referenced by designer or manufacturer.

The designer cites easy to build, affordable and that the materials used are globally accessible as criteria during the design of the shredder.

Other information

This product was featured in WIRED.

A video introducing the Precious Plastics concept can be found here.

The project was initiated as a thesis project at the Design Academy in Eindhoven.

Precious plastics have received several awards such as the D&AD awards and the Social Design Talent Award

Precious plastics can be found on Youtube and Twitter

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Snapshot

Product description Brand name and product description

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

Worldwide

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

The products are distributed by the manufacturer.

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

The price of the Shredder Pro is ~2508 USD ^Converted ^July ²⁰²⁰

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

DIY Plastic Shredder and UNTHA Plastic Shredders

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 6: Clean water and sanitation

Goal 14: Life below water

Goal 15: Life on land

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

Anyone who wishes to reduce plastics waste and recycle plastics.

Manufacturing & delivery

Manufacturing/building method(s) Detail regarding solution production or construction method (instructions, mass production capacity, custom made,etc...)

The Shredder Pro is constructed in the Netherlands. Users can also fabricate their own shredder following instructions provided by Precious Plastics.

Product Intellectual Property Open source/IP protected (note patent)/trade secret/other?

Open Source

User Provision Model Where can the product be purchased/acquired by end users?

Precious Plastics provides instructions on how to build the shredder from scratch. Users can also purchase machines directly from the manufacturer.

Distribution to date Number of units that have been deployed, downloads or users to date

Due to the open-source nature of this product, the exact number of distributions to date are unknown. Some examples of placewhere it has been built are Kenya, Mexico, Bali, Taiwan and South Africa.

Performance & use

Fields marked are sourced values that have been evaluated by the manufacturer or a third party, all others are design specifications.

User operation

Does it requires a person to operate, or is automated to function independently?

User-operated

Consumables

Material/products consumed with each use

None

Power supply type

Type of power needed

Electrical: 2.2 to 4 kW

Design specifications Component and Operation overview including power, portability, facility requirements, preventative maintenance and user training requirements

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

A 3D model of the Shredder Pro can be found here.

Technical support Technical support provided by

Instruction videos are available from Precious Plastics.

Replacement components Availability of replacement components (in-country, by order,...)

Replacement components can be purchased from the manufacturer.

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

Unknown

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

Precious plastics designed the shredder with the criteria that it should be easy to build, affordable, and constructed with basic materials available everywhere.

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

Testing performed by the manufacturer found that 50 kg of plastic could be shredded per hour, however, no third-party testing has been completed.

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

Testing was performed by the manufacturer.

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

The plastic shredder is made to shred plastic so it has to be handled with care. There is a protective piece around the chopper to help users avoid contact when in use.

Complementary technical systems Performance of this product is improved with another technology (eg. Cookstoves and Wind-blocking skirts)

Research & standards

Academic research Academic research related to the product (e.g. published papers in peer-reviewed journals)

None

Compliance with regulations Product certifications and standards referenced by designer/manufacturer

Unknown

Evaluation methods Evaluation methods/protocols/guidelines referenced by designer or manufacturer.

The designer cites easy to build, affordable and that the materials used are globally accessible as criteria during the design of the shredder.

Other information

This product was featured in WIRED.

A video introducing the Precious Plastics concept can be found here.

The project was initiated as a thesis project at the Design Academy in Eindhoven.

Precious plastics have received several awards such as the D&AD awards and the Social Design Talent Award

Precious plastics can be found on Youtube and Twitter

Feedback

In context photographs (0)

You can use the form below to contribute a photo of this product.

In context files & documents (0)

Feedback from users, customers & distributors

Please let us know your experience in using this product through comments below.

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Precious Plastics Plastic Shredder Pro

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