Plastics: Different Types
A complete guide to the different types of plastic and how to use them with the Sustainable Design Studio recycling machines, what each one is, where you will find it, and which can actually be remoulded.
Step 01
How did your machine arrive?
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Step 02
Build it in four steps.
Work through each guide in order. Each one lives on its own page with downloadable PDFs in every language.
Total estimated
~8.0 hrs
Step 02
You're ready, straight to the manual.
Your machine arrived fully built and tested. The user and safety manual is below.
No assembly needed
Your machine arrived fully assembled, calibrated, and tested. Read the user and safety manual before plugging it in.
Step 03
User and safety manual
Required reading before first use.
Manual
Operate your DSV2 with confidence
The user and safety manual covers PPE, daily checks, supported plastics, cleaning, and troubleshooting. Required reading before first use.
Original documentation in English. Other languages are professionally translated.
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Additional files
Optional parts and reference files. Print or download as you need them.
Step 05
Related resources
Background reading that pairs with your machine, from the resources library.
Reference
Basic PPE
All the recommended personal protective equipment for working with recycled plastics.
Guide
Plastic types
Everything you need to know about the different types of plastic and which ones work best for recycling.
Guide
Plastic identification
How to sort and identify different types of plastic before you start recycling.
Step 06
Stuck on a step?
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