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The former. Some studies have suggested that 3D printing is especially bad about emitting fine-particulate plastic.
by i_am_nomad 8y ago
The former. Some studies have suggested that 3D printing is especially bad about emitting fine-particulate plastic.
- Xylakant 8y agoIf you’re concerned about that, just drive less. A recent study in germany asserts that the biggest chunk of microplastik is from car tires, which alone is responsible for about 1kg/person /year. You’ll have to 3D print a lot of stuff to get even close. (Sorry, german only) https://www.mdr.de/wissen/mehr-mikroplastik-durch-reifenabrieb-als-durch-kosmetik-und-kleidung-100.html https://www.mdr.de/wissen/mehr-mikroplastik-durch-reifenabri...
- i_am_nomad 8y agoThanks! As it is I barely drive at all, and clearly I wasn't really basing my concerns on actual data (and not for the first time).