Billy Chen
Bachelor of Industrial Design, Honours
As a fourth-year Industrial Design (Honours) student at Western Sydney University, I've grown a passion for product design. My journey has been guided by a commitment to inclusive and sustainable design practices. Throughout my academic pursuits, I've embraced challenges, and my endeavours reflect a constant pursuit of self-improvement as a designer. Ready to embark on the next chapter, I am enthusiastic about contributing to a design landscape.
RECY: Mars Recycler System
In response to the challenges posed by Mars exploration, the RECY project addresses the critical need for sustainable waste management in space. The prolonged journey to Mars, spanning over seven months, coupled with the absence of viable waste management systems, underscores the necessity for innovative solutions.
Focused on plastic food packaging, RECY introduces a closed-loop system that converts waste into 3D printing filament. This filament, once manufactured, serves a dual purpose as a resource for on-site tool & goods production. The project, driven by the inherent need for self-sufficiency 401 million kilometres away from Earth, emphasises resource conservation through its cyclic process.
Used 3D prints are seamlessly shredded, recycled back into filament, offering an efficient and practical approach to waste repurposing in the challenging conditions of Martian colonisation. The RECY project signifies a step forward in addressing the intricacies of sustainable living beyond our home planet.
