7,000 Microplastics Studies Show We Have One Really Big Problem
7,000 Microplastics Studies Show We Have One Really Big Problem
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Out of curiosotiy where would something like 3D printing be placed?
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While a problem yes, miniscule compared to industrial waste
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I think they meant personally, not global.
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well, dont huff your prints or put them in your mouth or other body orifices. Pretty simple
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Not significantly contributing to the global problem, but you might inhale some. Don’t sand your prints for sure.
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Or wear a respirator while you sand...
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PLA I think just breaks down into lactic acid eventually, but the ABS probably isnt so good
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It only breaks down under industrial environments. It's not as "biodegradable" as claimed. I use PETG because I can recycle it with normal plastics recycling.
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It breaks down in high heat, high water environments, aka thermophilic composting. This makes it ideal for agricultural and food waste. You're right though it doesn't recycle well.
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Thanks this makese.feel.better about pla printing
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Pretty bad, especially with people sanding down productions and stuff.
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