MUMBAI, India, July 11 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202511059531 A) filed by Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab, on June 21, for 'rebag - a smart recycling and 3d printing system for plastic and paper waste.'
Inventor(s) include Dr. Nidhika Chauhan; Mannat Sharma; Saihajpreet Kaur; Chirag Verma; Ishant Chadda; and Keshav Sharma.
The application for the patent was published on July 11, under issue no. 28/2025.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The present invention relates to a fully integrated and automated device named "Rebag" designed for domestic and small-scale institutional recycling of plastic and paper waste into functional or decorative 3D-printed objects. The device features a dual-input feed hopper, a sensor-assisted shredder, separate material processing units for melting plastic and preparing paper slurry, and an integrated 3D printing system with interchangeable nozzles. A centralized touchscreen control module, equipped with embedded computing and proprietary software, enables intuitive user interaction, design selection, and automated print execution. Additional components include a material validation unit for safety, a post-processing zone for cooling and drying, and optional wireless connectivity for remote access. By combining smart waste handling, material science, and additive manufacturing in a compact form, the invention empowers users to practice sustainable recycling at home or in small institutions, thereby promoting environmental responsibility and supporting decentralized circular economy models."
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