Botanic & BrimWizard
Botanic Botanic
Hey BrimWizard, I've been thinking about how we could make our 3D printing a bit greener—maybe exploring biodegradable PLA or recycled filament. What do you think about swapping out some of your standard materials for something that still gives that precise layer but also feels a little kinder to the planet?
BrimWizard BrimWizard
I’m all for a greener print if it doesn’t turn into a new war crime against geometry. Biodegradable PLA is fine, but you’ll have to recalibrate your temperature, flow, and cooling to match its different melt profile. Recycled filament is even trickier—variability in diameter and composition will give you a constant headache. So swap the material, but don’t expect the first run to be flawless. Keep a log, or you’ll have to explain every stringy failure to your inner critic.