Turning Plastic Waste into 100% Recycled Tiles ♻️

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By popular request we're showing you our process of making 100% recycled plastic coasters, with a particular focus on how the moulds work. These are made from 100% post-consumer plastic waste that we collect, clean, dry, sort, shred and inject using our injection moulding machine. These could also be used for tiling, which we really want to try in a future video!
We've had about 20 giant bags of milk bottles sat in our shed for a good few months now, so we thought this would be a good opportunity to shred through the lot of them. For everyone's sake we didn't show all of them otherwise this video would have been MUCH longer. Obviously not everyone has these machines to make these themselves, but we've got another video on our channel we shows you how to make coasters using super basic tools: bit.ly/2TWGdaD
But if you don't fancy cracking our your panini press then these coasters are for sale on our website over at www.brothersmake.com/shop/p/c...
If you are interested in the machines we use in this video, then head on over to www.plasticpreneur.com and see what they're all about.
We hope you enjoy the video!
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@BrothersMake 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching our latest video! If you'd like to buy our sets of coasters then we sell them on our website - they make great gifts! www.brothersmake.com/shop/p/coasters. Thanks and have a great day! ♻️🤙🏽

@amandasnider2644 3 жыл бұрын

I'm curious, how many coasters can you make in a day? Or better question, if you mix the pre-ground plastic together from start to finish how long do the three coasters take to make?

@jtsmeth4411 3 жыл бұрын

Hey brothers make, I'm really liking y'all guys project, really beautiful stuff, i just one question, how much did plastic preneur machines cost?

@BrothersMake 3 жыл бұрын

Depending on the grade of HDPE we are using, a full hopper takes between 5-9 minutes to melt. Then maybe 2 minutes to inject and refill. The demoulding can be done whilst the next batch is melting to save time, so roughly 10 minutes for 3 coasters. All our colours are pre mixed, we just did one from scratch for this video ☺️☺️

@BrothersMake 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! You can contact Plastic Preneur for a price list 🤙🏽

@MILES_-tf5td 3 жыл бұрын

Hi can I make coasters and sell

@JohnMadeit 3 жыл бұрын

It would be interesting to see a video of your process on designing and making the moulds. Would be a good collab with precious plastics.

@BrothersMake 3 жыл бұрын

That'd be really cool, good idea John 🤙🏼

@leandrogaldeano7731 3 жыл бұрын

If those hexagons were a little thinner they would be awesome as game board tiles, like the ones in Catan. You guys are doing an amazing job! Do you keep any sort of record of how much plastic you've recycled so far? It would be great to know how much plastic hasn't ended up in the ocean or landfills thanks to you and your community.

@BrothersMake 3 жыл бұрын

Great shout! Yes we have records of everything we have saved and sold. Will have to do a total at some point!

@leandrogaldeano7731 3 жыл бұрын

@@BrothersMake thanks! I'll be looking forward to your next video!

@dancoles2235 Жыл бұрын

Yes; like HeroScape tiles too.

@OCWatchCatMEOW Жыл бұрын

@@BrothersMake Why don't you have the count right now?

@plasticpreneur5119 3 жыл бұрын

no one can make our machines and moulds shine more than you do

@kayleysaunders4589 11 ай бұрын

Are you the one who makes the plastic shredder and the plastic melter that is shown in this video? How much are they and where do you ship to?

@melindanicole9116 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool! Something I don't understand is why plastic waste isn't melted down into logs or bricks and then used to make sheds or even houses. Especially, for tiny homes for people who are without a home.

@michaelsmith740 3 жыл бұрын

This could also be a really cool looking table top for a side/end, nightstand, dining table inlay. I can also see making a stool top with these and trimming the excess for recycling.

@BrothersMake 3 жыл бұрын

That'd look awesome, we were actually discussing this idea the other day. Thanks for watching!

@zed804 2 жыл бұрын

Love these! I'd like to see this turned into flooring.

@lantourismo7352 3 жыл бұрын

Geometric tiles, do a bathroom in these!

@barbarahallowell2613 10 ай бұрын

That's what I came here hoping for. I mean you could tile and grout these right? One side would be better NOT to be so smooth, but wow, wouldn't it look great? Or for a backsplash??? Wouldn't that work? If one side had the grooves in it to catch the mastic???❤😊

@alexandrep4913 9 ай бұрын

Guys, there is a reason why bathroom tiles are actual tiles of ceramic/stone/marble.

@MostlyPosative-nj5ex 7 ай бұрын

I enjoy the diy videos of recycling plastic. These videos make me feel like I’m watching the inside of a small scale injection molded plastic factory. Normal people don’t have those tools.

@yvetterobertson2770 3 жыл бұрын

Backsplash tiles for kitchen or bath. Will have to play with that idea... Thanks Guys!

@BrothersMake 3 жыл бұрын

It would look awesome!

@matteobellin6818 3 жыл бұрын

Guys you are really inspirational. Thank you for taking recycling so seriously!!

@birdwatchingwithdrrajasaur4410 2 жыл бұрын

That awkward moment when you realize that in this video... *SHREDDER IS SAVING TURTLES!!!*

@BrothersMake 2 жыл бұрын

🐢🙌🏼

@daninb8939 5 ай бұрын

Those raspberry ripple tiles are so pretty!

@paulmorton-kemp3172 2 жыл бұрын

Hi. Really got into plastic recycling after watching your videos. Made my own slab mould this morning and trying it out. Cheers. Paul in Essex but from Bournemouth originally

@johannplasto 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect video for my morning coffee ☕️👌

@katecoombes1000 3 жыл бұрын

Or an evening Rum n coke. But a coffee does sound good.

@tophlaw4274 3 жыл бұрын

@@katecoombes1000 a splash of rum in coffee? :D

@leandrogaldeano7731 3 жыл бұрын

You could have an amazing coaster for that cup of coffee wink wink

@SollersSrappingandDiving 3 жыл бұрын

Just joined you from a recommendation from a YT friend, I make coasters (and resin sculptures) out of e-waste, so really looking forward to this👍 Have set reminder!

@SollersSrappingandDiving 3 жыл бұрын

@@BrothersMake That was brilliant (unfortunately I missed the premier) the next gift I buy will be some of those for sure! Love the ethos guys! Well done 👍

@BrothersMake 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing! Thanks so much for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽

@doreenwatson-read Жыл бұрын

I would love a whole wall tiled with these, just gorgeous. Your work for the environment is absolutely fantastic. thank you, you are a true inspiration. your videos and work should be shown in schools.

@Nocewoodshop 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely gorgeous work

@viviancovington7813 2 жыл бұрын

I love the colors! ❤️

@Animal3Lover3 2 жыл бұрын

You guys gained a subscriber… this was so satisfying to watch and the coasters are so pretty and it’s awesome that you give plastic a new life; how it could stay in theory forever and never need replacement

@nickdrew1859 2 жыл бұрын

I just found your channel today and I'm loving this reuse of plastic. I'm glad you dont burn the stuff to use it because there is a video floating around saying you can recycle bottles into pathway stones but they use a temperature so high it releases black smoke and I'm like I thought it was to reduse pollution.

@surfsup5592 3 күн бұрын

I love recycled plastic tiles

@divinenonbinary 2 ай бұрын

These would look absolutely fantastic in a rainbow set!

@elenastennett8660 2 жыл бұрын

These would make excellent coasters!

@lisamarieetheridge1259 2 жыл бұрын

This is the most amazing thing 😍 bravo guys!! 👏

@mildredthegoat8340 Жыл бұрын

I saw the thumbnail and thought the tiles looked nice which prompted to me to watch the video, but I was not prepared for how beautiful they were when you opened the mould! Everyone slightly different swirls and patterns!

@sabrinasergi6468 2 жыл бұрын

Complimenti, sembrerebbe quasi una dimostrazione di ciò che si può fare con la raccolta della differenziata inerente la plastica. Cose utili e necessarie. Grazie. Sabrina 😃👍🏼👋🏼

@jon545 3 жыл бұрын

Hiya fellas ! Those coasters are cool and we are waiting on a mold for making them too . I also finished a completed mallet and even finished the handle with stain :) Have a great day

@TokasageauX 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for being inspiring to recycle. And creative to make art

@BrothersMake 3 жыл бұрын

Of course!

@MrElwood1985 2 жыл бұрын

Truly inspiring!!

@skyrocketcoast219 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool! Excellent job.

@barbarahallowell2613 10 ай бұрын

This is just what I was wondering about!!!

@romieditor6230 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing! I wish i had one of this machines!

@carlosalbertocastelli3425 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Brothers Make, I started to see your videos, they are very good and they made me excited to work with plastic, thanks and greetings from Argentina

@schrodingerskitten7206 Жыл бұрын

BRO this is so good because hexagons are GOATED. you can make so much stuff with this :O

@chhandasamanta2793 10 ай бұрын

Hi, I like your idea of making plastic products using recycled plastic materials. I am a Fashion student and sometimes on my second year I have used the idea of reusing plastic on my project. So, good luck and wishing more to see great ideas like this!

@eduardoempresario 3 жыл бұрын

regards again from Costa Rica. I love your creations, I am doing my handicrafts, surfboards, and turtles to do keyholders, Be well and thanks for your ideas

@samsoulee 7 ай бұрын

Daaaaamn, those tiles are actualy nice !!!! I would totaly use them in my bathroom or for my kitchen credenza

@pillowprince Жыл бұрын

can you use your extruded plastic as 3d printer filaments?? LOVE YOUR CONTENT!

@katecoombes1000 3 жыл бұрын

Been a fan of plastic for a long time, Built the Granulator that Precious plastics designed. Never been used. Just after building it i had to move and its been in storage for the past 4 years. Still collecting HDPE, Now I'm thinking it's time to do something with it.

@jhsevs 3 жыл бұрын

My situation is the same. I've moved multiple times, started studies, finished studies, started a company, got into trouble with being scammed, lost motivation, stopped the company, regained motivation, and now I'm looking for a job so I can afford a place to live and not feel like shit. I really hope I find the time to start recycling again.

@jhsevs 3 жыл бұрын

I designed some mods for thw shredder that I never got around to make or post about. A 3d printed grate was one of them.

@jon545 3 жыл бұрын

Its about time lol . It would've driven me nuts to go to all of that trouble to not use it

@jocraxula Жыл бұрын

yes yes yes hopefully you are doing so! Congrats you brilliant minds should show your ideas to the world we need yous !

@Hey_Jamie Жыл бұрын

What a weird thing to be a “fan” of lol

@frikkiesmit327 Жыл бұрын

I started with 3d printining but also keen on making use if recycle plastic.

@MegaEricPham 2 жыл бұрын

This was amazing! I'm quite behind on your videos but I have some potential ideas for recycling as well. 1. Turning them into (kid-friendly) weapons 2. Armor/ apparel 3. (Juggling) Balls 4. Totes/storage boxes 5. Phone cases? 6. Cup holders? I'm still Workshopping ideas but I thought it'd be fun and useful for the stuff I listed.

@prisbzt9741 Жыл бұрын

Absolutamente geniais. Eu consumir práticos até onde da e já vejo uma diferença até na vida financeira.

@yogaforsuccess 4 ай бұрын

That's a pretty smart solution

@DVD927 Жыл бұрын

Knowing about plasticpreneur will be a game-changer. I have arthritis & my hands are so sore from cutting up a laundry detergent container 2 days ago. I couldn’t cut the entire thing & I harvested about 3/4 cup of white HDPE.

@KamalFharaby Жыл бұрын

I think, you can make a drum shell from recycle plastic and will be unique with multi colour output 😁✌

@jhsevs 3 жыл бұрын

I have legitimately only one question. Where do you get all your bottle caps from?

@sarahhardy8649 2 жыл бұрын

Can you imagine those as a tessalated splashback. They’d be fantastic.

@BrothersMake 2 жыл бұрын

This is something we want to do!

@paulawagener2813 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, this is exactly the kind of thing I was thinking of, using these on a more extensive basis such as bathroom, mosaic tiles or splashback. Do these work/hold in grout or how would that work? Has anyone asked about using these as bricks and whether there is a substance that can be used to hold them in place if they are suitable. Not very fire safe I would imagine

@barbarahallowell2613 10 ай бұрын

I think you'd want onside to have some grooves, or not be smooth so they can grab the mastic when tiling. Other than that I don't see how they wouldn't work.

@chriskind 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Where's the recycling stamp from and can it be heated to melt the plastic instead of hammered? Love the final product.

@jocraxula Жыл бұрын

thank you loved to watch so very artistic and the machinery man wows the using of recycled materials hopefully more projects and ideas like this so we help ease the pollution on plastic waste with useful and cool stuff thank u are inspiration

@djocoffee 8 ай бұрын

Very nice

@ericeinsmann5559 3 жыл бұрын

@2:30 Raspberry Ripple sounds like a flavor of ice cream.. Yet somehow I don't think these coasters would be that tasty.. 😜

@BrothersMake 3 жыл бұрын

Haha not quite as tasty!

@stephensmith3211 2 жыл бұрын

This is amaizing

@josmith220 9 ай бұрын

😲I'm awed . and flabbergasted all a once. . . 😲 And that's sayin' a lot since I'm gonin' on 80yrs old and been around that block more than once! 🤣 😯

@brigittepeyraga3409 Жыл бұрын

Waaaao idée génial bravoooo

@amitapareek5388 2 жыл бұрын

Lots of love and blessings from India 🇮🇳🙏 amazing and very functional ideas to get rid of huge plastic waste 👍😇 Our entire earth 🌎 wants more people like both of you 😇

@mariamanya5142 3 жыл бұрын

Can u make diff shapes or sizes of them. They look great btw!;)

@CrazyHD21 7 ай бұрын

Wow 😮

@hartmanartsource Жыл бұрын

When I see this, I start thinking of ways I could use this stuff to make tiles for the backsplash and shower of the bus I will be building out, so I can travel all over North America and make virtual field trip videos for students who can’t get out to the many beautiful, cultural, or educational locations on this continent! Heck, I’d love to make a field trip to your facility to teach kids about the power of recycling!

@albertorosales2710 2 жыл бұрын

Extraordinario

@anikatorruella8732 3 жыл бұрын

Do you think you could make a galaxy pattern with this method? I love your marbling projects but I’ve wondering about similar patterns/designs

@zachrowe1511 2 жыл бұрын

How much would a setup like this cost? I’d love to start a recycling business

@jackjones8016 3 жыл бұрын

Just wondering what you use to stamp the hdpe logo onto products with, thanks

@jackjones8016 3 жыл бұрын

@@BrothersMake Thanks, but unfortunately they have sold out!

@BrothersMake 3 жыл бұрын

That’s a shame! There may be other sellers around - will let you know if we find any!

@jackjones8016 3 жыл бұрын

@@BrothersMake Thanks, apreciated!

@Alexey_Timoshevskiy Жыл бұрын

Wow

@TerezinhaVazdideusmodafina Жыл бұрын

Amei!👍

@regal_rubi905 Жыл бұрын

This is totally amazing and should be applied on waste present and for the future we should stop using plastic.

@askeasily4381 Ай бұрын

Designs were good

@saltnsweeties9902 2 жыл бұрын

do these coasters warp over time?

@Allison-405 Жыл бұрын

Quick question would it work if you made a beam and then just sliced the tiles up?

@Niko-td7ok 3 жыл бұрын

What is that grinding machine you have? Is it something you can buy or did you make it?

@edufeq03 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats!! I'd love to recycle like you!! How can I make this shredder machine?

@sukurali339 2 жыл бұрын

Nice

@darosacosplaysalto 3 жыл бұрын

Lok awsom decorate a bathroom or kitchen as they look like tiles and could be very nice. it would be interesting to make a sink made of recycled plastic to

@qwertyqwerty6207 Жыл бұрын

Круті гексагони!

@robertbooth1525 3 жыл бұрын

Nice work love how the coasters turned out . Where did you get your machines ?

@BrothersMake 3 жыл бұрын

All our machines and most of our moulds have come from Plastic Preneur

@jeffreymorris7827 11 ай бұрын

Love what you're doing!!!

@eddebrock 2 жыл бұрын

Hexagons are bestagons!

@jamesparsons8770 2 жыл бұрын

Hi guys, if you were to use these as tiles how would you set them into place where they are needed?

@elmtreeoriginals8315 10 күн бұрын

Did you use heat at any stage? Did you just compress the little pellets?

@pollyg562 Жыл бұрын

have u tried a quick release from a bike wheel or seat clamp????

@9BallstheGame 3 жыл бұрын

Although your videos are very informative on recycling bottle tops, my problem is the plastic grocery bags (I have bags of these bags). I want to use them to make the coasters, blocks, anything. Can you do a video using those (usually white, sometimes blue ) bags?

@barnabasfersztl7054 2 жыл бұрын

Good job, guys! Where did you get those (steel) marking tools to sign the recycle triangle? Thanks, Barni

@kkawesomable 2 жыл бұрын

i was wondering the same thing

@carmensimmons3633 Жыл бұрын

I've always been and was thought to recycle. And looking at your video/instruction I wish I have the machines to make different usefull products. Did you make the machines and where can I get the machines ??? Plastic we have enough on this tiny island where I live. Your work is super. And thank you very very much for sharing. Keep up the good work. Hope more and more people on this planet can join you in recycling. (I'm one of them whom really would love to).

@gyncabreramendoza Жыл бұрын

Been a fan, hope you can make a PLASTIC HOLLOW BLOCK, it will be good as replacement of traditional hollow blocks waiting for the video of that.

@hannahalexander7005 2 жыл бұрын

where do you get shredder and heatset mold melter

@closeupchannel4365 2 жыл бұрын

You should try to make your own 100% recycled 3d printing filament (if you haven't already) and then you can print more complicated objects without having to make molds.

@Bleepbleepblorbus 2 жыл бұрын

You know what would a good (but obscure) idea for a KZfaq crossover? Brothers make + City prepping Will probably never happen, but I can see how this would fit together

@Onkarr Жыл бұрын

I'm curious to know if the hopper design was to stop people putting arm into the shredder... Great work btw 🎉🙏🏾🖖🏾

@jxavier3876 2 жыл бұрын

Is that an electric shredder? Im trying to build my own so I’m wondering, if it is electric, what rpm is the drive motor?

@dursenoz5723 Жыл бұрын

Wawww cool.Mann kann auch so ein 70 er Jahre Wandbord / Raumteiler machen.Oder ein Tisch.Würde voll gut ausschauen.🙂👍

@sahilhanda662 2 жыл бұрын

Can we use plastic bottles instead of caps

@mammothfilms 2 ай бұрын

I’ve just discovered this awesome hobby and have been loving the experimentation and imagination process. Unfortunately, I’ve also noticed the tops of my hands have become red and itchy; nothing on the fingers or palms. This started around the same time I was running detergent bottles through the scroll saw and melting the pieces in the toaster oven. Has anyone here ever heard of an allergic reaction the HDPE after it is cut and melted?

@jeremyf.2706 2 жыл бұрын

I wonder how those would stand up as flooring tiles?

@susanmagalas3074 Жыл бұрын

thinking the same thing! I can picture these as flooring in a day care or kindergarten.

@rodelenz8114 2 жыл бұрын

Can one use PET as feedstock or a blend of PET and HDPE? THANK YOU,

@petes3011 Ай бұрын

bathroom panels and splashbacks.? Less cutting/shaping for you guys. Do you make/sell sheets/boards for to sell for self make projects.??

@margueritecruz6909 Жыл бұрын

I missed how the plastic went from chips to liquid. Beautiful work 🥰

@BrothersMake Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@dansmith4749 3 жыл бұрын

Where do you get your moulds from Are they custom made ??

@BrothersMake 3 жыл бұрын

Most of ours came from Plastic Preneur - same place we got the machines!

@plasticpreneur5119 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, if you are inteseted in some custom moulds just hit us up via mail :)

@DyslexicAnaboko 2 жыл бұрын

How many times can HDPE be melted and remolded?

@darkvader2611 Жыл бұрын

hey guys I live in the states and I was wondering about the machine you used to pelletize. Is it something commercially available or something custom that you commissioned?

@pictureeyecandy 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely cool, Look like Milk Jugs were used. Definitely like the concept of trash to cash to save the environment, I don't have an injecting machine but I have a heat gun so I could make Milk jug skulls. Cool video