An innovative extruder for recycling plastic waste into filament for 3D printing has been developed and assembled at the FabLab laboratory of the International Education Corporation (KazGASA). The project was implemented as a startup initiative by a team of students and university specialists and represents a practical step toward integrating sustainable development principles into educational and research activities.

The initiative supports the national environmental program “Taza Qazaqstan” and reflects IEC (KazGASA)’s strategic commitment to ESG principles and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. The university systematically integrates the environmental agenda into its operations, promoting a culture of responsible consumption, efficient resource management, and circular economy technologies.

The FabLab laboratory had previously joined the international network of digital laboratories FabLabs.io, confirming its compliance with global standards of open technological collaboration and expanding the university’s opportunities to participate in international innovation initiatives.

The project carries significant educational and social value. It contributes to the development of engineering thinking, promotes environmentally oriented technologies among students, and strengthens a practice-oriented approach to education. The newly created facility will serve as a foundation for further initiatives in sustainable development and innovative manufacturing.