Precious Plastic, a global initiative aimed at turning plastic waste into useful products, is facing challenges due to its unsustainable business model and operational viability. Many users express disappointment with Precious Plastic, citing that the machines are overly small, expensive, and impractical for large-scale use. Although some offshoots have designed more viable machines and established self-sustaining models, the main organization struggles to adapt. User comments emphasize the difficulties in securing suitable workspace and sourcing plastic for recycling due to existing contracts in the U.S. recycling industry, thereby limiting potential growth and success for new initiatives.