Helping thousands of Makers, Engineers and Educators reduce the environmental impact of their #3Dprinting with sustainable materials ♻️
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Switch to ReFill Filaments for sustainable 3D printing 🌍
100% compatible with Bambu Lab AMS reusable spool & save on waste ♻️
Made with up to 99% recycled material, enjoy cost savings, free PLA recycling & next-day UK delivery 🚛✨
Shop Now: filamentive.com/product-cate…
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Big thank you to @Filamentive for sending this batch of ReFill PLA to test at Yorkshire3D's UK print farm.
We'll put its recycled content and lower-waste refill format through real Makr3D production runs, then share what fellow makers need to know. #3DPrinting
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#3DPrinting News Briefs: @Austal_USA ordered 2nd @AML3DL ARCEMY to deploy at @USNavy AM Center of Excellence. @filamentive launched Material Sustainability Profiles. First @stkhfoods plant-based fish at vegan stores. From @MIT research, a #3Dprinter turns food waste into crafts.
3D Printing News Briefs, August 6, 2025: US Navy, Plant-Based Fish, Food Waste, & More dlvr.it/TML1dl
With empty spools accounting for an estimated 20% of #3Dprinting waste, we need to eliminate hard-to-recycle plastic ⚠️
We're proud to be part of the solution - using cardboard spools to enable practical, end-user recycling ♻️
Image © @alienslacker
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Are you #3DPrinting for business? 💸
Work within an organisation operating a 3D print farm? 🤔
We are proud to supply thousands of users in the UK & beyond - including many businesses who 3D-print for production 🚀
Trade Discount: filamentive.com/wholesale/
In response to the growing interest in recycled materials for #3Dprinting - and to address misconceptions - this article reveals the TRUTH about 'recycled filament' ♻️
Read more: filamentive.com/what-is-recy…
Have you ever seen a 3D-printed, fighting robot? 🤖
We're incredibly proud to sponsor Gizmo - a 1.5kg beetleweight build created by our friends, @ranglebox.
Filamentive PLA and PA-CF materials were used to 3D-print components ⚙️
Gizmo won the event with a 6-1 W/L record! 🏆
"Taking steps to reduce plastic waste is not only environmentally friendly, but a savvy business practice... as more consumers seek out companies making a commitment to sustainability."
Thanks to @All3DP for highlighting @filamentive!
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❌ #3DPrinting, while transformative, risks adding to the global plastic crisis...
To enable sustainable development, let's stimulate conversations on:
♻️ Using Recycled filaments
🌱 Innovation in biodegradable materials
🌎 Enabling a Circular Economy
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Despite the advantages of #3Dprinting, A LOT of waste is still generated ❌
This article estimates the amount of 3D-printed plastic waste generated in the UK, focussing on:
🔢 Number of 3D printer
📈 Usage per printer (kg)
🗑️ Wastage generated (%) filamentive.com/how-much-pla…
How can you Recycle PLA from 3D Printing Waste? 🤔
The post explores the practical options, including:
🌎 Upcycling into new products
✅ Remanufacturing into 100% recycled filament
♻️ Using a 3D Printing Waste recycling service
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♻️ Prioritising Recycled Materials to Mitigate Plastic Waste ♻️
Our PLA filament is made from 87% recycled material 💚
By choosing Filamentive, you are:
🌎 Reducing your impact on the planet
✅ Increasing the sustainability of your 3D printing
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Our GCC partner, Proto21, is one of the most sought-after #3Dprinting service providers in the Middle East 🌍
Their 50+ 3D printer farm produces parts & products made from @filamentive recycled PLA ♻️
Check them out in this recent @Prusa3D feature 👀
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This is not just a statistic; it's a wake-up call 🚨
Sustainability is no longer optional; innovators, manufacturers, and consumers must explore what's possible with recycled materials ♻️
Let's shift the paradigm from convenience to conscience 💚
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#3DPrinting Filament Student Discount 👨🎓👩🎓
A 20% discount is available to any UK student, lecturer or academic staff member 🎓
Simply use your .ac.uk email address when purchasing and the 20% discount will be automatically applied ✅
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Do you own a Bambu Lab 3D printer / thinking of getting one?
Wanting to know if Filamentive spools are compatible?
Looking for a spool holder for the AMS?
This blog post explains all ✅
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