View Poll Results: Would You be Interested in a Shredder to Recycle Plastics for 3D Printing?
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03-19-2015, 01:07 PM #1
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I do not think would work for me... I guess invested in 3D printers to make something quick and use it with ease.
I do not think should take all this too serious... Then we are talking for a factory... not a casual use ... even for business 3D printers are only for
small business ... Therefore a shredder or cruncher would just add to the complexity... Then need a plastic extruder to make filament ... so more complexity...
Concerning environment... Well shredders or cutters or whatever will too add some additional environment wreckage.... So I consider it as plus - minus....
I am gonna keep it simple... Will 3d Print and use new cartridges each time..
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03-19-2015, 04:16 PM #2
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The duration it takes for plastics such as PET to decompose is longer than they have been used for bottling plastic. Therefore all plastic used for water bottles are still in existence. Only about 30% of these end up in landfills and most overflows into the oceans and lakes. Since 3D printing produces a lot of waste, recycling the printed components or any household plastics could make a generous impact on the waste produced. It is understood that a shredder would be useful for a limited 3D printing market (hobbbyists and SMBs with a proper printer). The result can reduce the cost of filament and reduce the amount of plastic waste. Although a shredder would have a rather high cost, it is an investment to save over an extended period of time and provide the benefits of DIY customization for printing.
I appreciate any feedback about this topic so far. I am presenting about the impact 3D printing has on plastic waste and what methods could reduce plastic waste altogether.
Please explain to me how to...
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