3D Printing CSR: Circular Economy Waste Recycling and Skills for Rural Youth

Waste to use: Save environment with additive manufacturing

Objective

• The objective is to utilise 3D printing to recycle waste, train students in design and manufacturing, create rural jobs, and promote sustainable development.

Description

• This model is designed to address environmental issues stemming from plastic and floral waste by harnessing additive manufacturing (3D printing). It establishes a circular economy by integrating small-scale units in rural villages and establishing 3D printing hubs at selected rural schools, serving as crucial nodal centres.

Impact

• The initiative's impact will be felt in education and livelihood development, with a focus on hands-on learning, critical thinking, and the application of 3D printing technology in areas such as games, toys, homewares, and education.