• 3D Printlife’s Enviro ABS was created to bridge the gap between the printing performance of ABS, and the
environmental friendliness of PLA.
• Enviro has been specially formulated for the purpose of microbial consumption, common with the bacteria
found in Commercial Composts and Landfill to Energy facilities.
• The additives used in Enviro are bio-based, and are designed and formulated to have an affinity for ABS.
• Enviro maintains the dimensional stability and printing characteristics of ABS.
• Rather than use a traditional plastic spool, Enviro is wound onto a heavy recycled cardboard spool that is
biodegradable and bound with a recyclable metal end cap.
• Every spool of Enviro comes with a reusable, resealable plastic bag with a desiccant to help extend the life
of the filament once it is opened.
• Plastic is going into landfills in enormous amounts. 20-25% of landfill weight is plastics.
• By printing with Enviro you are helping to reduce the environmental impact of 3D printing with ABS.
• ABS is useful for making durable parts that need to withstand higher temperatures. In comparison to PLA,
ABS is less ‘brittle.’ It can also be post-processed with acetone to provide a glossy finish.
• Enviro is made in the USA with the highest quality materials and extrusion processes available. It is
extruded using a specially designed extruder screw that is designed to promote mixing while minimizing
shear and degradation of the polymer. The extrusion process is carefully controlled to promote six sigma
dimensional stability of the filaments. Leading to consistent printing and fewer clogged print heads.
• Every spool of Enviro ABS is measured to ensure that it is within the strictest standards for quality, diameter,
and ovality. The filament extrusion process is continuously monitored with twin axis lasers that monitor the
consistency of the diameter and roundness of the filaments. This six sigma level quality enables our
customers to print with confidence that each inch of filament will generate the same amount of support,
shell, or infill as the last.
• 3D Printlife uses high quality 100% virgin resins and colorants in filament manufacturing. Materials are
dried to remove moisture under our internal specifications. Excessive moisture in the filaments during
extrusion can damage the polymer resulting in weaker polymer chains that lead to brittle filaments that can
snap as they unwind from the spool or result in excessive nozzle drool.
• Each spool of Enviro is carefully wound to exacting standards to minimizing cross overs and loopbacks that
can lead to snags and snaps. The filament clings tightly to the spool until it is paid off the spool, making it
easy to feed into the printer reducing failed prints. We do not hesitate to reject spools that do not meet our
exacting quality standards.
• In addition, a portion of the proceeds from every spool of Enviro will be donated to the Nature
Conservancy’s “Plant a Billion Trees” fund to plant a tree. One spool equals one tree, rejuvenating iconic
forests in key locations throughout the United States.