At Filamentive, our commitment to environmental responsibility is central to everything we do. Since 2021, we’ve partnered with Ecologi to support reforestation efforts, leading to the planting of 3,019 trees, 48 projects funded and the avoidance of 237.95 tCO2e....
UK-based filament supplier, 3D FilaPrint, has announced its closure, attributing this decision to a combination of economic factors. As a respected player in the industry, 3D FilaPrint had established a strong reputation for their customer service and diverse range...
Filamentive is pleased to announce the launch of our refill filament line for UK 3D printing operators. This post explores the reasons for introducing MasterSpool filament products and explains the rising market demand for spool-less refill filaments. Why was...
Why do UK 3D printer operators buy big filament spools? Large Volume 3D printing in the UK The rise of large format 3D printers has made the ability to print sizable objects a necessity for many 3D printing enthusiasts and 3D print-based businesses....
Why are Bambu Lab 3D Printers so Popular in the UK Market? As per Tech Radar, the Bambu Labs P1P is one of the most outstanding 3D printers on the market in 2024, due to its very fast print speed and general quality. As described by UK Bambu Labs seller,...
For Earth Day 2024, there is a commitment for a 60% reduction in plastic production by 2040 and eliminating single-use plastics by 2030! We are excited to join forces with EARTHDAY.ORG and this post explains how Filamentive is striving to reduce plastic pollution...
Filamentive Launch Free Recycling for PLA 3D Printing Waste Every year, the 3D printing industry confronts a pressing environmental dilemma, with up to 400,000 kilograms of plastic generated as 3D printing waste, with 70% of this waste NOT recycled; the...
What is Algae and Why is it a Problem? Algae encompass a wide variety of aquatic life forms capable of photosynthesis, transforming sunlight into energy. While some forms of algae, like seaweeds (including kelp and phytoplankton), might be...
Just how big of an issue is the 3D Printing Waste Problem? The management of plastic waste is a growing problem as 3D printing adoption continues to increase. As per research, 33% of all 3D prints become waste and approx. 379,000 kg of plastic waste is...
Why Reduce CO2 Emissions with 3D Printing? In a recent survey, Carbon Footprint was identified as the most common key environmental indicator for measuring sustainability of 3D printing filament. With CO2 a leading contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, reducing...
Rolls Royce Festival of Innovation Innovation is the lifeblood of a company like Rolls-Royce, and the recent Festival of Innovation stood as a testament to this ethos. Hosted by the Development and Experimental Engineering team in Derby, the festival was not just...
With 3D printing usage in the UK growing, a hidden environmental cost lurks behind the benefits of additive manufacturing: the predominance of non-recycled filament. With over 99% of the market still relying on non-recycled materials, the plastic waste problem...
