PETG (also called copolyester) is a modified version of PET. The goal is to produce 12 to 18 colors of BioPETG in both 1.75mm and 2.85mm.
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Funding is also sought to purchase the virgin PETG resin and colorants, and then pay for the extrusion run of a full color BioPETG line. The spool graphics are already designed but silk screens used to print onto the cardboard spools need to be ordered, along with a new print plate for the product boxes. The process is not difficult but it is still expensive. The Kickstarter campaign will fund production of the BioPETG bio-additive (at least 200lbs at a time need to be made in order to be cost-effective).
With BioPETG, bacterial consumption remained steady throughout the 45 day test. This additive is specially formulated to bond with PETG and provide a food source for the bacteria found in both commercial composts and landfill to energy facilities.ģD Printlife tested BioPETG under ASTM D5338-15, which provides a means for determining the degree and rate of aerobic biodegradation of plastic materials when exposed to a controlled environment under laboratory conditions. Now using the same bio-additive technology used in Enviro ABS, 3D Printlife is launching a Kickstarter campaign to fund production of BioPETG, the first PETG filament that will degrade once it enters a commercial compost or landfill to energy facility.īioBETG works by combining standard PETG with a proprietary, biologically based additive. From its first groundbreaking Enviro ABS, to eco-Friendly spooling and environmental contributions, the Los Angeles based company strives to deliver premium quality filaments, while protecting the world we share. As a pioneer in eco-friendly filament production, 3D Printlife is committed to reducing the environmental impact of 3D Printing.
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