This could be a good forcing function to encourage people to think about how to reuse and recycle locally. This open source project is interesting: http://www.

This could be a good forcing function to encourage people to think about how to reuse and recycle locally. This open source project is interesting: http://www.metabolizer.org/ http://www.metabolizer.org/ - It uses biodegradable materials to create burnable gas - The has to run a generator - The generator to power a plastic shredder - The shredded plastic pieces are used by a 3D printer - The 3D printer (also powered by generator) can print materials out of recycled plastics