{"id":7825,"date":"2018-03-30T06:33:19","date_gmt":"2018-03-30T06:33:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/?p=7825"},"modified":"2018-03-30T06:34:12","modified_gmt":"2018-03-30T06:34:12","slug":"plastif-waste-3d-objects-300320184","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/plastif-waste-3d-objects-300320184\/","title":{"rendered":"Plast’if transforms employees waste into 3D objects"},"content":{"rendered":"

3D printing is a technology that could help raise awareness about ecology and recycling issues: there have been many\u00a0initiatives by companies to tackle those issues through this technology; whether it is to make objects more environmentally friendly or address social issues like homelessness<\/a> or even saving some of our ecosystems by creating products from waste materials.\u00a0Plast’if is one of those companies using 3D printing to tackle recycling issues: their machine recycles all plastic waste of employees at work and allow them to 3D print new objects directly from this waste.\u00a0Recycling is then valued and rewarded by providing them with new 3D objects.\u00a0We met Cassandra Delage, founder and CEO of Plast’if to learn more about this ecological and collaborative innovation!<\/p>\n

3DN: Can you introduce yourself and your link with 3D printing?<\/h3>\n

\"\"Hello, my name is Cassandra Delage and I founded the company Plast’if!\u00a0The Plast’if machine recycles all the plastic waste of employees in the company and allows them to print new 3D objects from them.\u00a0It is therefore a complete recycling process, in one machine, which is done in front of the employee.\u00a0Employees are encouraged to recycle because each share is rewarded.\u00a0Plast’if therefore transforms the recycling process and experience into a business.<\/p>\n

3DN: How does the machine you designed work?\u00a0What are the specifications?<\/h3>\n

The Plast’if machine carries out the complete recycling process: plastic analysis done by our Artificial Intelligence, sorting, grinding and transformation of crushed plastic into 3D filament, 3D printing is done from this plastic material<\/a>.\u00a0Employees can then choose the object they wish to print from the catalog displayed on the touch screen: objects for the employee (computer support), objects you can print during team building sessions (furniture), objects for community for partnerships (Prosthetics) and objects for design purposes to be used in at design schools.<\/p>

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3DN: What is the link between 3D printing and plastic waste recycling?<\/h3>\n

Our goal is to change the perspective of recycling.\u00a0By creating a short circuit, employees will be able to see that plastic is a resource and that every employee can make a difference by using this machine.<\/p>\n

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3DN: What is the future of 3D printing in work environments?<\/h3>\n

I think that 3D printing will take a bigger dimension, especially at work.\u00a0Today, large groups integrate fablabs and 3D printers in their offices and this allows them to gain agility, just like a startup.\u00a0This technology is already enabling companies to prototype faster, test and iterate.\u00a0This prototyping facility allows companies to produce refined products that are more responsive to customer needs.<\/p>\n

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3DN: A last word for our readers?<\/h3>\n

You can do a lot of things today with recycled plastic and I think it’s important to encourage people around you to recycle at the same time allows you to make some exciting 3D objects.\u00a0Our machine just helps you do it!\u00a0Feel free to support our project for the\u00a0Aviva Factory Contest<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0!<\/p>\n

What do you think of the Plast’if machine?\u00a0Let us know in a comment below or on our\u00a0Facebook<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Twitter<\/a>\u00a0pages! Sign up for our free weekly\u00a0Newsletter<\/a>, all the latest news in 3D printing straight to your inbox!<\/p>\n

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