Sustainability Profile: PLA Cosmic
Product Overview
Material name: PLA Cosmic (Polylactic Acid infused with glitter flakes)
Origin: Virgin PLA derived from plant-based renewable resources (e.g. corn starch or sugarcane); infused with coloured glitter particles for a decorative, iridescent finish
Manufacturing location: European Union (using audited partner production facilities)
Environmental Credentials
Recycled content: 0% (percentage by weight; based on supplier material declarations)
Base polymer source: Virgin, bio-based PLA from renewable feedstocks
Additive source: Non-biodegradable glitter flakes
Carbon footprint: While PLA base is bio-based, the lack of recycled content and addition of glitter increases overall environmental impact. No full LCA is currently available.
Packaging: 100% recyclable cardboard spool. Check local guidelines.
Shipping: Manufactured in Europe, warehoused and distributed from the UK. All non-palletised shipments use DPD’s carbon-neutral delivery service, reducing transportation emissions for UK and EU customers.
Circularity & End-of-Life
Biodegradability: Although the PLA base is technically biodegradable under industrial composting conditions, the glitter additive prevents compostability and may contribute to microplastic pollution.
Recycling: Accepted in Filamentive’s PLA recycling scheme. Not suitable for kerbside recycling but may be mechanically recycled in-situ if remanufacturing own filament via extrusion equipment.
Disposal/reuse guidance. Reuse is encouraged where possible. At end-of-life, parts should be disposed of through general waste channels or use Filamentive’s recycling scheme.
Certifications & Standards
ISO: Production partners operate under certified quality and environmental management systems (EMS) such as ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
RoHS & REACH compliant: Free from restricted and hazardous substances, in line with UK and EU regulations
Internal testing: Every batch is tested for extrusion consistency and dimensional tolerance. Material is verified on in-house 3D printers to ensure reliable print performance and minimal variation across colours and batches.
Supporting Sustainability at Filamentive
PLA Cosmic was developed to meet demand for eye-catching, decorative 3D prints. While this product contains no recycled content, it is accepted in Filamentive’s recycled scheme. Filamentive is actively researching eco-friendly glitter alternatives and more sustainable formulations to reduce the impact of decorative materials.
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This Sustainability Profile is provided for informational purposes only. While Filamentive makes reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy of the information, some data is based on third-party sources and may be subject to change. No warranties or guarantees are made regarding completeness or suitability for regulatory compliance. All users are advised to independently verify the data before making environmental claims or purchasing decisions in line with their sustainability policies.