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Plastic waste is considered a major global issue due to the low recycling rates of petroleum-based plastics and lack of awareness and concern among people who mismanaged the plastic wastes.  The use of polypropylene (PP) food packaging is one of the most significant contributors to the plastic waste which became even more prevalent with the rise of the daobao (takeaway) culture during the COVID-19 pandemic. Most of this plastic waste ends up in landfills, leading to the environmental impacts like pollution. This project focuses on the fabrication of 3D printing filament from post-consumer PP, primarily from food and beverage packaging. By upcycling this plastic waste into usable filament, the project aims to help reduce plastic waste and pollution. Additionally, this aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), and 13 (Climate Action).