# Recyclable 3D Printing Devices The Strooder Repurposes Pliant Materials for Plastic Printers By Jordy E | Published 2014-05-28 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-strooder References: [techcrunch](http://techcrunch.com/2014/05/28/strooder/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/omnidynamics/strooder-first-truly-consumer-3d-printing-filament?ref=discovery) The Strooder is a product that works collaboratively with 3D printers. The small device repurposes small bits of plastic, taking them in and churning them out as materials that one can in turn use for the printers. In order to produce [filaments for 3D printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palette-300), plastic must firstly be cut up into small bits. In this way, projects that don't go according to plan can be chopped up and re-attempted. This DIY aspect makes the piece all the more appealing for creative individuals who wish to create their own plastic designs from home. There is also a money saving aspect that is central to this project which is currently receiving a great deal of attention on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottle-strip-cutter). While 3D printers require the purchasing of filament, the substance can be made with leftover scraps via the Strooder. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **DIY 3D Printing:** The Strooder device allows users to repurpose plastic scraps for 3D printing, empowering individuals to create their own plastic designs from home. - **Sustainable Filament Production:** The Strooder enables the creation of filaments for 3D printers using leftover plastic scraps, promoting a more sustainable approach to 3D printing. - **Cost-effective 3D Printing:** By repurposing plastic scraps, the Strooder offers a cost-saving alternative to purchasing filament for 3D printers. ### Where This Applies - **3D Printing:** The Strooder device presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the 3D printing industry by enabling the repurposing of plastic scraps for filament production. - **Environmental Technology:** The Strooder addresses sustainability in the 3D printing sector, providing an environmentally friendly solution for filament production using recycled plastic. - **Diy/crafting:** With its DIY aspect and ability to create custom plastic designs, the Strooder opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in the DIY and crafting industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eco-Friendly 3D Printer Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loop-concept.md) - [3D Printer Filament Dryers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printer-filament-dryer.md) - [Chocolate Filament 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocoa-press-3d-printer.md) - [Date Pit 3D-Printing Filaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/repit.md) - [Plastic-Molding Benchtop Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benchtop-injection-molding.md) - [Aftermarket 3D Printer Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/co-print-chromaset.md) - [Multicolor Printer Filament Modules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/filament-module.md) - [Moisture-Eliminating 3D Printer Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/filament-dehydrator.md) - [Accessible 3D Wood Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digilab-3d20.md)