The Way The
World Recycles™
Plastic Recycling Meets 3D Printing
Less than 9% of all plastics in the United States are recycled
SQ3D’s Atlas 3D Printer serves 2 primary functions; saving the environment through grassroots recycling, while saving users money.
By turning the process of recycling bottom-up, the plastic problem the planet is facing suddenly becomes significantly less daunting. This, coupled with the possibility of printing most any plastic object only further incentives the cause.
Recycling Plastic Waste Into Unlimited End-Use Products
The Process
Our Recycling Process
01.
Clean & Sort
First, clean the post-consumer waste plastics, followed by sorting by the type of plastic.
02.
Shred Plastic
Next, reduce the plastic to various sized pellets and bits with our shredder.
03.
Feed & Print
Lastly, feed the plastic into the printer, then extruding the shreds into any layered object.
Unlimited Objects
What We Print
We here at SQ3D put particular emphasis on 3D-printing materials in the realm of construction, home improvement, and home decor,
but don’t let that restrict you; the sky is the limit with our Atlas 3D printer. Here are just a few of the items we regularly produce from recycled plastic.
Interior Housing Items
Furniture and decor objects for the inside of a home.
- Cabinets
- Vanities
- Lamps
- Toilets
Exterior Housing Items
Furniture and decor objects for the outside of a home.
- Patio Furniture
- Storage Modules
- Outdoor Showers
- Placemats
Interior Building Components
Indoor home construction related components.
- Moldings
- Baseboards
- Door Knobs
- Tiles
Exterior Building Components
Outdoor home construction related components.
- Trim
- Siding
- Roofing
- Doors
Saving The Oceans
Around 12.7 million tons of plastic enter the oceans every year.
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There are 5 massive “patches” of plastic waste in the oceans today.
North Pacific Gyre
South Pacific Gyre
Indian Ocean Gyre
North Atlantic Gyre
South Atlantic Gyre
Resources
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