We tried a tiny desktop plastic recycler

We just got a brand new desktop extruder in the workshop and decided to see if we could use it to turn random plastic waste into some awesome looking pens.

It's called the DEGO from plasticpreneur, and it's kind of similar to our main production injection moulding machines but in a tiny desktop package, and it even has built-in fume extraction which is super handy.

So, we spent the day taking a bunch of different sources of plastic waste, blending them together, and trying to create the ultimate colour combinations.

If you want to check out the DEGO desktop extruder for yourself, you can find it here: https://go.plasticpreneur.com/products/dego-desktop-extruder

This video is a little bit different than our usual, slightly more polished long-form stuff. We just grabbed our phones, hit record, and spent the afternoon experimenting in the workshop. So, let us know if you like this more casual style!

💚 As always, a huge thank you goes out to The Brotherhood: https://www.patreon.com/brothersmake
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FAQ:
➡️ Be sure to watch our recycled plastic safety video first if you fancy giving this a go! https://youtu.be/EZekQTq0OqA
➡️ We don't buy any of our plastic. It all comes from collection and donations. We have a video all about it: https://youtu.be/q1EHWjHxSoU
➡️ Our workshop is powered 100% by renewable energy. We don’t use any energy from fossil fuels.

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