• Lawson O. S
• Oladimeji A. O
• Olajide O. G.

This study presents the design, fabrication, and performance evaluation of a plastic waste reduction machine developed to address the growing challenges of plastic waste management. The machine employs a rotary cutting mechanism powered by an electric motor to reduce plastic waste into smaller fragments suitable for recycling processes. Performance tests conducted using polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles, high-density polyethylene (HDPE) containers, and low-density polyethylene (LDPE) materials demonstrated a throughput capacity of 18-25 kg/hr with particle size reduction ranging from 15-40 mm. The machine achieved an average efficiency of 78.5% with minimal power consumption of 2.2 kW. The developed shredder offers a practical solution for plastic waste management in resource-limited settings.

plastic waste reduction, shredder design, waste management, recycling technology, mechanical size reduction, sustainability

"DEVELOPMENT AND PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF A PLASTIC WASTE REDUCTION MACHINE (SHREDDER) FOR EFFECTIVE PLASIC WASTE MANAGEMENT ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 11, page no.e117-e122, November-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2511415.pdf

"DEVELOPMENT AND PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF A PLASTIC WASTE REDUCTION MACHINE (SHREDDER) FOR EFFECTIVE PLASIC WASTE MANAGEMENT ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 11, page no. ppe117-e122, November-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2511415.pdf