Shiv Nadar Students Win Innovation Award

Five Grade 10 students from Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad developed Replastify, a device that transforms plastic bottles into filaments for 3D printing. The innovative device, developed by the Shiv Nadar Foundation, is a not-for-profit initiative. The device uses PET bottles to create filaments, which can be used for various applications.

The innovation was awarded the top honour at the 8th Junior Astitva Award from the PHD Chamber of Commerce, recognising the students' innovative spirit.

Replastify is a project inspired by students' awareness of plastic waste in their surroundings. The project aims to reduce plastic waste by initiating positive change within communities. It encourages community engagement in waste collection and recycling efforts. The design is inspired by Recreator3D, a recycling system for plastic bottles, which was further customised and innovated.

The Replastify device, aiming to reduce plastic waste and cater to the growing 3D printing market, is set to optimise its technology for scalability and efficiency, aiming to expand globally into various industries, thereby enhancing the sustainability of the industry.

Replastify is a user-friendly 3D printing machine that uses a PET bottle with its bottom removed, feeds a thin strip through an extruder and activates the motor to convert the plastic bottle into filaments.

Replastify originated from the Capstone Project at Shiv Nadar School, where graduating students showcase their yearlong IT projects. These projects undergo a rigorous selection process, with internal judges evaluating them and an external jury assessing their effectiveness and potential for real-world application. The event culminates in a Capstone event.