After you collected your old prints, it is important to separate the different materials. So ABS goes with ABS and PLA with PLA. If you don’t do this precisely this will result in issues, both extruding and printing, because for instance the melting temperature for both materials is different.

2024年6月1日 · Planet Earth is choking on plastic, and makers must do their part to help. Check out these 3D printer filament recycler options!

Yes, plastic can be ground up and re-used. However, it’s very unlikely that you’ll be able to find a company that will recycle and re-use your failed prints. Why? It can be very difficult to hold good tolerances on plastics. Additives and even colors affect the tolerance of the filament.

2023年11月23日 · Here are 10 things to do with 3D printed scraps and waste: Collect printer scraps in a metal container. Make a plastic brick or rod. Make an ABS slurry. Take the plastic to a recycling center. Compost your PLA. Meltdown failed prints for reuse. Make a DIY filament recycling machine. Give them to a friend. Donate them. Combine failed projects.

2023年11月30日 · 3D printing doesn't have to be wasteful! Learn about PLA recycling, composting, and how to reduce waste with other materials like PETG.

2022年12月16日 · PLA filaments are really popular for their quality 3D printing abilities, but it’s not that recyclable. The problem with PLA is that the material can become brittle and water-soluble when heated above a certain temperature. This makes recycling a complex process, and one that can potentially ruin the quality of the filament.

2024年5月1日 · There are two main benefits to recycling your PLA 3D printing waste. Environmental friendliness: Recycling instead of sending to landfills reduces plastic waste and minimizes environmental impact. It preserves resources and lowers your carbon footprint. Cost savings: Recycling and reusing scrap material in 3D printing helps save money.

2024年6月17日 · PLA (Polylactic Acid) is one of the most popular 3D printing materials, but how can it be recycled to mitigate its environmental impact? This article delves into the recycling process for PLA, explores its biodegradability, and provides practical tips to reduce 3D printing waste, using various methods including our advanced recycling solutions .

4 天之前 · Do-it-yourself (DIY) PLA recycling is an approach that enables individuals to process and reuse PLA waste at home or in small-scale settings. To recycle PLA at home, specialized equipment is required, including a shredder or grinder, a filament extruder, and a spooler.

2024年2月20日 · PLA recycling is a very easy process. It’s a highly recyclable filament, and chances are you’ve even used already recycled PLA filament if you’ve been 3D printing for a while. While PLA and PLA-based materials like wood filament can be recycled, they can’t be mixed with other recyclable plastics.