While researching for a project on alternative transportation and sources of fuel I began to wonder what options we had through waste or other potentially sustainable sources. As I delved deeper into research and the technology that might be involved I came across thermal depolymerization, pyrolysis, and other conversion technologies. Applying the principles of that technology with the overwhelming amount of plastic waste produced on a regular basis I found a design opportunity.

The community re-fuel is a service concept designed with the notion of uniting the community through recycling. The residents would travel to a Re-Fuel Station where they can drop off plastic waste for recycling. Based on the amount of recyclables dropped off they would be given a credit towards fuel from the fuel station. The Re-Fuel Station serves as opportunity for members of the community to be active in the recycling process while motivating them through valuable incentives.