Global Field Ready Portfolio/Local Shredder
| Type | Recycling & Waste Management Equipment |
|---|---|
| Authors | Shavil Sharma |
| Location | Fiji |
| Status | Deployed |
| Verified by | Field Ready |
| Years | 2019 |
| Made | Yes |
| Tools | Metal Work |
| Cost | USD 2665.68 |
| Uses | Recycling, Waste Processing |
| Operating instructions | EE007 User Manual.zip |
|---|---|
| Design files | EE0007 Eng Dwg.zip |
| Schematics | EE007 CAD.zip |
| Hardware license | CERN-OHL-S |
| Licensor | Field Ready |
| Certifications | Start OSHWA certification |
A locally fabricated, motor-driven machine that shreds plastic bottles into pellets to support local plastic recycling, avoiding reliance on imported/industrial recycling equipment. Welded steel frame; electric motor drives an enclosed shredding mechanism; control box with isolator switch and emergency stop.
More product information
[edit | edit source]| Author Code | EE007 |
| Documentation License | CC-BY-4.0 |
| Start Date | 2019-02-25 |
| End Date | 2019-10-21 |
| Designer | Shavil Sharma |
| Maker | Shavil Sharma |
Readiness levels
[edit | edit source]Levels are identified based on this reference: Field Ready Readiness Levels
| Readiness Criteria | Level |
|---|---|
| Field Readiness | 3 |
| Maker Readiness | 4 |
| User Readiness | 3 |
| Tech Readiness | 4 |
| Risk Readiness | 3 |
Manuals
[edit | edit source]Field Ready develops manuals to support both the fabrication and safe use of its products. A maker manual provides step-by-step instructions for replicating the design, including materials, tools, and assembly guidance, so that makers in different locations can build the product accurately and consistently. A user manual, where applicable, explains how to properly set up, use, and maintain the product once it is built, helping ensure it performs safely and as intended for the end user. Together, these manuals make the design accessible to both fabricators and the people who ultimately rely on the product.
Gallery
[edit | edit source]| Authors | Charles Vincent Barrete |
|---|---|
| License | CC-BY-SA-4.0 |
| Location | Fiji |
| Organizations | Field Ready |
| Ported from | https://airtable.com/appRIACJlkMhNibwR/shrqwRqxAVvaF1q4z/tblJv98WkMMsgDRiE/viwQARb0J2MZZQ2GH (original) |
| Cite as | Charles Vincent Barrete (2026). "Global Field Ready Portfolio/Local Shredder". Appropedia. Retrieved November 7, 2026. |