How To Get & Make Plastic In Astroneer

Plastic is one of the essential resources in Astroneer, particularly when you’re working on crafting resource containers and other mid-game items. This guide will walk you through the straightforward process of gathering the materials you need and creating plastic using a chemistry lab.

Materials You’ll Need

To make plastic in Astroneer, you’ll need two primary materials: organic material and compound. Compound is the gray bubbly material you dig up from the ground, so you may already be familiar with it. Organic material can be harvested from plants and vegetation scattered around your base or exploration areas.

Step-by-Step Process

Step 1: Convert Organic Material to Carbon

Begin by collecting your organic material from plants and other sources. Once you have gathered enough, place the organic material into a smelting furnace. The furnace will convert the organic material into carbon, which is a crucial component for plastic production. Wait for the smelting process to complete.

Step 2: Prepare Your Chemistry Lab

You’ll need a Chemistry Lab to combine carbon and compound into plastic. Make sure you’ve researched and unlocked the Chemistry Lab before proceeding. The Chemistry Lab requires 10 units of power to operate, so ensure you have an adequate power supply. A wind turbine or a medium battery with stored power will work perfectly for this task.

Step 3: Input Materials into the Chemistry Lab

Once your carbon is ready and your Chemistry Lab is powered, load both your carbon and compound into the lab. Press F to examine the Chemistry Lab interface, and then select the option to make plastic. You’ll combine carbon and compound to create plastic.

Step 4: Activate Production

After selecting the plastic recipe, activate the production by flipping the switch and hitting the green button. The Chemistry Lab will begin processing your materials. You can see the resources being consumed at the top of the interface as the process runs.

Step 5: Continuous Production

If you want the Chemistry Lab to keep making plastic automatically, use the dedicated button that will continue production for as long as you have materials available. The lab will process all your carbon and compound into plastic without requiring additional input from you. Your finished plastic will appear in the output slot and looks like a smooth, manufactured piece.

Summary

Making plastic in Astroneer is a simple but essential process. Gather organic material and compound, convert the organic material to carbon in a smelting furnace, then use your Chemistry Lab to combine carbon and compound into plastic. With adequate power supply and these two base materials, you can produce all the plastic you need for your resource containers and other crafting projects. The process is quick and efficient, allowing you to stockpile plastic for future endeavors.

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