Five Grade 10 students from Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad (a not-for-profit initiative of the Shiv Nadar Foundation in K12 education) have come up with an innovation, Replastify, a device that transforms PET (Polyethylene terephthalate) bottles into filaments that can be used for 3D printing. This device is designed to repurpose household waste, transforming it into versatile filaments. Recently, the innovation was also a recipient of top honour at the 8th Junior Astitva Award from the PHD Chamber of Commerce. The award recognises students for their innovative temperament.
The initial inspiration behind Replastify came when the students noticed the abundant plastic waste in their surroundings, which compelled them to act. With this project, they envision making a significant impact on reducing plastic waste by initiating a ripple effect of positive change within communities. This project catalyses community engagement, inspiring individuals to actively participate in waste collection and recycling efforts. The design of the innovation is inspired by Recreator3D, a project of a recycling system for plastic bottles, which was then customised and innovated further.
Speaking on the support they got from the school, the team (Hiya Malhotra, Mehak Dudeja, Samanvi Nagar, Vayun Gupta, and Avi Saraf) said, “Our school played a pivotal role in the development of Replastify. Over a span of more than eight months, we dedicated ourselves to this project with continuous support from our educational institution. While a substantial amount of effort came from our end, including conceptualising and building the model, our school provided invaluable assistance throughout. Mentors guided us through the building process, aiding in tasks where our expertise fell short, such as procuring raw materials.”
With the 3D printing market projected to soar to $40 billion by 2026, the Replastify device stands at the intersection of innovation and sustainability. The team plans to optimise their technology for scalability and efficiency, expanding globally into various industries. This product not only reduces plastic waste but also caters to this growing market of 3D printing.
Designed innovatively, Replastify is easy to use. The simple process involves placing a PET bottle with its bottom removed into the designated holder, feeding a thin strip through the extruder, and activating the motor. The machine then automatically converts the plastic bottle into filaments, ready for 3D printing.
The genesis of Replastify can be traced back to the Capstone Project at Shiv Nadar School. This event is the culmination of Shiv Nadar School’s integrated IT program, where graduating students showcase their yearlong Capstone projects. These initiatives undergo a rigorous selection process. First, a panel of internal judges evaluates them. Finalists then present their work and engage with an external jury of experts who assess the projects’ effectiveness and potential for real-world application.
About Shiv Nadar School
The Shiv Nadar School is a not-for-profit initiative of the Shiv Nadar Foundation in K12 private education to deliver educational excellence and provide “Education for Life”. With three campuses in the NCR and one in Chennai, Shiv Nadar School provides students with an environment that challenges them to discover their talent and skills while aiming to nurture ethical, respectful, happy, and purposeful citizens of society. 6000+ students and their parents, along with a team of around 1000+ educators, are a part of the Shiv Nadar School family.
About HCL
Founded in 1976 as one of India’s original IT garage start-ups, HCL is a pioneer of modern computing with many firsts to its credit, including the introduction of the 8-bit microprocessor-based computer in 1978 well before its global peers. Today, the HCL enterprise has a presence across varied sectors that include technology, healthcare and talent management solutions and comprises three companies – HCL Infosystems, HCLTech and HCL Healthcare. The enterprise generates annual revenues of over US$13.3 billion with 227,481 employees operating across 60 countries. For further information, visit www.hcl.com
About Shiv Nadar Foundation
Established in 1994, by Shiv Nadar, Founder, HCL – a US$13.3 billion leading global technology enterprise, the Foundation is committed to the creation of a more equitable, merit-based society by empowering individuals through transformational education, and to bridge the socio-economic divide. Over the last 30 years the Foundation, has directly touched the lives of over 39,000 alumni and students through its marquee institutions in literacy, K12 and higher education. Today, the Foundation has a community of over 100,000 constituents, which includes not only globally dispersed alumni and students but also faculty members, corporate executives, and extended families.
The Foundation has invested over US$1.2 billion in its seven landmark institutions and initiatives across education and art. Currently over 15,000 students and over 2,300 faculty and staff are part of the Foundation along with more than 24,000 strong globally dispersed alumni community.
The Foundation’s students have gone to study at some of the best institutions globally including the Ivy League in the US and top universities in other countries including Australia, Singapore, China and UK. Students are also working in major corporations, including Goldman Sachs, Honda, HP, Schindler, and several others both in India and across other geographies. Faculty across the Foundation institutions are drawn from the best Indian and international universities, with a strong focus on research and innovation.
The Shiv Nadar Foundation pursues the philosophy of ‘Creative Philanthropy’. It is a powerful model which envisages creation of institutions that are built to last and continue to impact future generations. It is an approach that allows sustained institutionalized philanthropy for long-term, high-impact, socio-economic transformation.
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