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Recycled PLA key chains

We use the leftover material generated in the printing laboratory.

We are studying the feasibility of creating key rings with recycled PLA without having a high environmental impact.

Every month, about 10 Kg of PLA (polylactic acid) material is used in the laboratory and due to printing errors, a considerable amount is wasted.

_ We select material that can be easily converted into pellets and grind it with a blender at low speed.

_ We fill silicone molds with pellets and melt them at 392ºF. At the end, we eliminate plastic bangs, polish and pierce the piece.

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Students

Saray Gancedo María Ramírez de Verger Cuyás Iván Graña Lorena Ferreiro Lucía Rodríguez Ana González

Responsible

Ramón Rubio

Partner Entities

Ayuntamiento de Gijón