OAD Injection Moulding Machine – Recycling waste plastic

Waste plastic is a golden opportunity. The project plans to up-cycle plastic to reduce the impact on the enviroment as well as add to livelihood opportunities. The injection molding machine is suitable for a small scale production facility for manufacturing, for example, breathing masks.

Location

South Africa

Year

2020

Tags

Covid19

Community Development

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