The Open Source Recycling Technology Platform
This platform is a tool which is open to all and aims to fight against plastic pollution by making technical knowledge, on the recycling and recovery of plastic waste, available.
Introduction to the project
Plastic Odyssey is a recycling laboratory which experiments and develops new ways of recovering plastic waste.
We design technologies that are intended to be replicated and adapted around the world, to create recycling channels where they do not yet exist. Alongside the machines, we document and disseminate existing economic models and support entrepreneurs to develop new ones. These economic models are adapted to each region of the globe.
Objectives of the Technology Platform
“Transforming plastic waste into new useful objects to meet a local need and creating a viable economic sector using accessible tools”
Disseminate plans for recycling machines and technical knowledge on plastic waste
Share economic models based on the recovery of plastic waste
Connect a global ecosystem of local recycling players
Technologies designed according to 3 characteristics
Low-tech
Simple and accessible manufacturing
They can be built and repaired using standard parts and tools. Construction can be done locally and inexpensively.
Open source
Free access to knowledge
The plans are made available free of charge and patent-free to maximize their replication and therefore impact.
Local scale
Designed for local and productive use
They are intended to create local and decentralized sectors, as close as possible to the waste sources.
Machine manufacturing strategy
To give waste a second life, several steps are necessary: Plastic Odyssey is working on a set of technologies for each of these steps. Inspired by what already exists on the ground, these technologies aim to be replicated in regions lacking waste management infrastructure.
The solutions are adapted to the field based on existing technologies in the industry.
Shredder
The shredder is an essential part of the recycling process and helps to reduce the volume of waste.
Washing Tank
The purpose of the washing tank is to separate the impurities from the plastic waste after shredding.
Centrifuge
The centrifuge allows to refine the cleaning of the material by eliminating the last impurities.
Extruder
The purpose of the extruder is to transform plastic chips into new materials.
Barrel
The barrel is the support of moulds allowing to realize profiles of various sizes and sections.
Hydraulic Press
The hydraulic press is a machine used to shape plastic.
Sheet Oven
Transforming plastic waste into a sustainable material to give life to new 100% recycled products.
Compactor
The compactor makes it possible to compress a set of waste to reduce its volume.
Pyrolysis
The Pyrolysis allows the transformation of plastic waste into liquid or gaseous hydrocarbons.
Sorting
Coming soon…
Share your solutions
Share your solutions to reduce, recycle and reuse plastic waste.
The Plastic Odyssey Expedition
Find out more about our actions to fight plastic pollution.
