Plastic waste is a big problem in our world today. It's important for makers who use 3D printing technology (which generates plastic objects) to consider the waste hierarchy paradigm. Here's the thing ...

Empty spools from 3D printer filament are the kind of thing that begs to be repurposed, and one option is [3d-printy]’s vertical filament spool parts drawer design. The way this solution works is by ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Patrick Campanale / How-To Geek Got a pile of old filament spools taking up too much space? Before you throw them away, you might ...

A 2026 industry review highlights the growing use of biodegradable and recycled 3D printing filaments, from PLA and PHA to upcycled nylon and wood composites. Clear definitions of bio-based, ...

It’s possible to improve your 3D prints in all kinds of ways. You can tune your printer’s motion, buy better filament, or tinker endlessly with any number of slicer settings. Or, as [Dirt-E-Bikes] ...