Plastic is a remarkable material in many ways. Cheap, durable, and versatile, it is responsible for a large percentage of the modern world we live in. As we all know, though, it’s not without its ...

Creality Filament Maker M1 and Shredder R1 turn plastic scraps into new filament reels; recycled filament can cost just $5 ...

It’s official: Creality has released their filament recycling system, the Filament Maker M1 and Shredder R1. This release is not unexpected; Creality has been hinting about it for a while now. However ...

What do you do with your printer poop?

If you're in the market for a 3D printer, you'll find one here that fits your needs. The US Environmental Protection Agency reports that the US generated 35.7 million tons (roughly the weight of 17.8 ...

3D printing no longer belongs to a few hardcore geeks. It’s become a popular tool among the mildly nerdy and artistically inclined makers. Cheap 3D printers and cheaper filament are making it easier ...

Concept: The US-based polyolefins and biopolymer producing company Braskem has partnered with Vartega, a leading recycler of advanced materials to launch a 3D printing filament recycling program. The ...

Dr. Kelley Donaghy and Dan Fougnier, graduate student, received a grant of $9,300 from the Society of Plastic Engineers to launch a 3D printer filament recycling and production pilot plant. The funds ...

Advanced recycler PureCycle Technologies Inc., Orlando, recently announced the sale of nearly 500,000 pounds of resin to Martinsville, Virginia-based Drake Extrusion Inc. for the production of ...

Amherst Regional High School senior Elizabeth MacLeod and junior Liam Worgess recently presented concepts to the Regional School Committee for a community space, including this possible gazebo, that ...