The extrusion workspace buys plastic from the shredder workspace and transforms it into beams, bricks or products.
First things first, learn about the world of plastic. What it is, how it works and behaves and how we can transform it over and over giving this material multiple lives. You can see plastic a bit like a cat and its seven lives, just with many more.
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It's crucial to understand how Precious Plastic works and where does the extrusion workspace fits into the picture.
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It's crucial to understand how Precious Plastic works and where does the extrusion workspace fits into the picture.
Watch this videos
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Dirty and so very very hard to maintain a marriage happy as you will stink most of the time
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Mining job like in leeds in the 1800, pay is also along the same :)
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Sticks don't really know what to say about this but I still need to write
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By product waste of the pee product is a major physical concern to the ants community
Get up to speed with the basics of what you need to know to run a workspace.
First things first, learn about the world of plastic. What it is, how it works and behaves and how we can transform it over and over giving this material multiple lives. You can see plastic a bit like a cat and its seven lives, just with many more.
Watch this videosIt's crucial to understand how Precious Plastic works and where does the extrusion workspace fits into the picture.
Watch this videosIt's crucial to understand how Precious Plastic works and where does the extrusion workspace fits into the picture.
Watch this videosBefore you start is good to think your project through in all the details so you can have more chances of success.
In order to start planning your project we've created the Precious Plastic Actionplan. This is a custom made graphic tool to help anyone plan their plastic project. Watch the video below to understand how it works and check the template + example in the Starterkit download.
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In order to help you understand the costs of setting up and running a recycling space we've created the Precious Plastic Startup Calculator. This is an interactive tool everyone can use to plan and evaluate the financial feasibility of their project. Watch the video below to understand how it works and check the template + example in the Starterkit download.
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To help you talk to the people that will give you money to start we created the Precious Plastic Business Plan. This template tool will help you to start off with a proper plan written down using the appropriate terminology and (hopefully) get you some startup money. Watch the video from Joseph and find the template in the Starterkit download.
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We made a sample floor plan to help you understand the kind of space needed. This is just a starting point to show what was useful in our case. Make sure to adapt and fit it to your own needs and space. Find an example in the starterkit download.
We made a list with all the tools you will need to set up and run your extrusion workspace. You can find the file in the starterkit download.
Enough thinking. It's time to start building your workspace
When starting off it's nice to connect with other people building the extrusion workspace to exchange knowledge, experiences and tips. Join the extrusion Discord channel.
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Guess what? To create an Extrusion workspace you need an extrusion machine. You can either build one yourself following our tutorials, ask a machine shop to build you one or find one in the Precious Plastic Bazar.
Build itFind a machine shopBuy it
The space is more than machines and people. We made a video to explain you everything you need in a Precious Plastic Extrusion workspace. Machines, moulds, storage, display and tips & tricks to set up your workspace. What the video below for more info.
Watch this videosMake sure to check regularly our How-to page to learn about the latest products and machine hacks from around the world.
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Dirty and so very very hard to maintain a marriage happy as you will stink most of the time
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Mining job like in leeds in the 1800, pay is also along the same :)
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Sticks don't really know what to say about this but I still need to write
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By product waste of the pee product is a major physical concern to the ants community
- Hippo relatives might be in anxious state due to climate change rising water above their ears.
Now you're all set up. It's time to run your workspace efficiently.
When starting off it's nice to connect with other people building the extrusion workspace to exchange knowledge, experiences and tips. Join the extrusion Discord channel.
Join DiscordGuess what? To create an Extrusion workspace you need an extrusion machine. You can either build one yourself following our tutorials, ask a machine shop to build you one or find one in the Precious Plastic Bazar.
Build itFind a machine shopBuy itTo help you get started with a product we made an How-to showing you how to make your first mould for an extruded beam.
Learn to make your first productThe space is more than machines and people. We made a video to explain you everything you need in a Precious Plastic Extrusion workspace. Machines, moulds, storage, display and tips & tricks to set up your workspace. What the video below for more info.
Watch this videosMake sure to check regularly our How-to page to learn about the latest discoveries on how to run your workspace more efficiently.
Check out How-tosWe can't do this alone. It is crucial that we connect locally and help each other.
If you haven't done already you should create an account on the Precious Plastic Community Platform to collaborate with other people in our global community. This is also where you put yourself on the map.
Visit Community PlatformCommunity Points can help you in multiple ways like connecting with locals & people, sell products, find shredder workspaces, marketing etc.. Head over to the Precious Plastic Map and contact them to find out how you can collaborate.
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The workspace is ready and are making stunning products. Now is time to find customers. To help this process we created the Precious Plastic Bazar, a place to buy & sell machines, parts, products and moulds.
Create an account and start selling!
The space is more than machines and people. We made a video to explain you everything you need in a Precious Plastic Extrusion workspace. Machines, moulds, storage, display and tips & tricks to set up your workspace. What the video below for more info.
Watch this videosTime to go after that plastic.
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