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Journal of Polymer & Composites Original Research Special issue

Recycling of Plastic Waste Using Mini Shredder

  1. S. L Pradeep Kumar Department of Aeronautical Engineering, KIT – Kalaignarkarunanidhi Institute of Technology, Coimbatore
  2. V. Karthik Raja Department of Aeronautical Engineering, KIT – Kalaignarkarunanidhi Institute of Technology, Coimbatore
  3. R. Vaishali Department of Aeronautical Engineering, KIT – Kalaignarkarunanidhi Institute of Technology, Coimbatore
  4. T. Gokulakrishnan Department of Aeronautical Engineering, KIT – Kalaignarkarunanidhi Institute of Technology, Coimbatore
  5. V. Ukesh Department of Aeronautical Engineering, KIT – Kalaignarkarunanidhi Institute of Technology, Coimbatore

Abstract

In the current situation, plastic use is expanding daily, leading to a significant environmental problem. Plastics can negatively affect soil organisms in a variety of ways through complex interactions. For example, it has been found that microplastics seep into the soil and change its physical makeup, which lowers the soil's ability to hold water. Particularly in India, people generate 26,000 tons of plastic waste every day which is equivalent to 26,000 small cars(approximately). Ineffective waste management, such as incorrect waste collection and recycling, is the main cause of concern when it comes to plastic waste in India, not the quantity of waste generated. So, the purpose of our project is to design and build a small plastic shredder that can shred plastic PET bottles into tiny pieces that may be used to generate 3D printing filament (future work). Although they currently exist, they are prohibitively expensive. Therefore, the primary goal of this project is to design and build a mini shredder at a reasonable cost using Solid Works. The components of this shredder machine include a 0.25 HP motor, grate, collection system, hopper, and cutting chamber (frame) with rotating and fixed blades. This paper explains the design requirements for every component of the shredder machine.

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