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Everyone who has been working with a plotter for a while has them - folders, boxes, or even cabinets full of foils, papers, fabrics, and more. This book aims to help recognize, organize, and then make meaningful use of all these treasures. This doesn't stop at the classic plotter materials. There is also plenty of packaging material and old textiles in the household that can be transformed into entirely new creations with a few good ideas. This is beneficial for both the wallet and the environment. Additionally, working with existing and recycled materials not only creates space but also clears the mind and fosters creativity. Readers won't be left alone when it comes to tidying up either. With a simple six-step system, anyone can sort the many different types of materials and process them as soon as possible. At the end, there are tips for plotting more sustainably in the future and for utilizing even the last scraps, practicing Zero Waste. The project ideas in this book can be recreated with cutting plotters of all brands. However, basic knowledge of operating the respective device is a prerequisite.