3D Brooklyn's Printer Filament is Made from Recycled Potato Chip Bags
Laura McQuarrie — December 11, 2015 — Eco
References: 3dbrooklyn & 3ders.org
While it's incredibly exciting that 3D printing is a technology that has the potential to change the face of many familiar industries, it's alarming to think that most printer filaments are made from non-recycled plastics.
Fortunately there are now several companies that are taking inventive approaches to 3D printing filaments by recycling automotive dashboards or using water-soluble materials that can be used in additive manufacturing. 3D Brooklyn is a company that's also approaching 3D printing from a perspective that fuses sustainability and creativity—its printer filament is made from recycled potato chip bags. The Recycled Potato Chip Bag Filament is a blend of polypropylene and polyethylene that is reported to have the same texture as wicker furniture.
The unique 3D printing filament was created in collaboration with TerraCycle, a company that partners with brands on projects that involves repurposing waste.
Fortunately there are now several companies that are taking inventive approaches to 3D printing filaments by recycling automotive dashboards or using water-soluble materials that can be used in additive manufacturing. 3D Brooklyn is a company that's also approaching 3D printing from a perspective that fuses sustainability and creativity—its printer filament is made from recycled potato chip bags. The Recycled Potato Chip Bag Filament is a blend of polypropylene and polyethylene that is reported to have the same texture as wicker furniture.
The unique 3D printing filament was created in collaboration with TerraCycle, a company that partners with brands on projects that involves repurposing waste.
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