Reuse plastic cups for 3D printing

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   Richard P on July 7, 2021 at 1:48 am

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   Idea: Reuse plastic cups for 3D printing

   Link: https://www.thespaghettidetective.com/blog...

   Watching history in the making right here https://www.thespaghettidetective.com/blog/2021/02/19/turning-used-cups-into-3d-prints/

   Turning Used Cups Into 3D Prints | The Spaghetti Detective

   Link: https://www.thespaghettidetectiv

   We recently stumbled across a new company in 3D printing right near us called Closed Loop Plastics. After learning more about their 100% recycled plastic filament we were ecstatic to give it a try and share our experience.

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   Clever Dick on July 6, 2021 at 7:35 pm

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   Idea: Reuse plastic cups for 3D printing

   Link: https://www.digitalengineering247.com/arti...

   It would be amazing if someone found a value in old plastic. Money will guide us….

   3D Printing with Recycled Polystyrene, or, New Life for Party Cups - Digital Engineering

   Link: https://www.digitalengineering24

   Creativity is everywhere in the field of materials for 3D printing. Combining recycling processes with filament production techniques, one company offers some unique blends..

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   Mickey on July 6, 2021 at 6:44 pm

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   Idea: Reuse plastic cups for 3D printing

   Link: https://3devo.com/blog/pet-recycling-bottl...

   Good idea but it is early days in this field. rPET is already a thing though.

   PET Recycling - From Plastic Bottles To 3D Printing Filament - 3devo Blog

   Link: https://3devo.com/blog/pet-recyc

   We test recycling PET plastic bottles with our SHR3D IT and Next filament extruder to see how it compares to other filaments!

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