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PLA Filament (The most common type in personal 3d printing) is technically compostable, but realistically will likely end up in a landfill due to inadequate dis
by io_io 8y ago
PLA Filament (The most common type in personal 3d printing) is technically compostable, but realistically will likely end up in a landfill due to inadequate disposal practices in most waste management systems.
https://serc.berkeley.edu/compostable-plastics-are-they-playing-you/ https://serc.berkeley.edu/compostable-plastics-are-they-play...
- jwbensley 8y agoThanks for the info. When 3D printing started to blow up I brushed it off due to the plastic waste I would produce. I need to look into it again it seems.
- swsieber 8y agoAlso, certain types of 3D printable materials are reusable, if you put in the effort. https://3dprint.com/42595/extrusionbot-cruncher-recycle/ https://3dprint.com/42595/extrusionbot-cruncher-recycle/