Smith College Team
We are the Smith's College Precious Plastic team. The Precious Plastics Universe is a global network of people, machines, platforms, and knowledge with the shared goal of plastic waste upcycling. We are excited to be part of this amazing community through our collaboration with the Connecticut River Valley maker community.
Our 2022 team during Smith's annual Celebrating Collaborations
Our Mission
At Smith, we are excited to be a part of the Precious Plastic Universe and support the design and fabrication of these community machines. We believe in:
Making this recycling system accessible as a community resource and teaching tool
Shifting the way people think about plastic use, to inspire and provide local makers with a new material to create with
Modeling what it looks like when communities come together to creatively reduce waste
Our Initiatives
In collaborating with the Design Thinking Initiative, Center for Design and Fabrication, and AEMES Program, Smith College students are designing, sourcing, and fabricating two machines for the local design community. Other responsibilities include fostering connections with nearby colleges, conducting interviews, testing, and organizing resources. A myriad of skills and backgrounds are represented in our team and are needed to serve our mission.
Bailey Butterworth '24 working with faculty, Eric Jenson