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Sustainability

We care about the environment. We do our best to use sustainable materials, cut down on waste, and recycle wherever possible.

Investing in Sustainable Printing

We use both the Snapmaker U1 and Bambu Lab P1S AMS Combo for our 3D printing. While the P1S was our first printer, we later invested in the Snapmaker U1 specifically for its more efficient approach to multicolour printing. With four independent printheads, the U1 can switch between colours without the extensive colour flushing associated with traditional multicolour systems, helping us reduce PLA waste and energy consumption. We carefully allocate each job to the printer best suited to it, allowing us to optimise performance while minimising unnecessary material and energy use.

Snapmaker U1 3D Printer

Snapmaker U1

Bambu Lab P1S AMS Combo 3D Printer

Bambu Lab P1S

ReFactory

We use Refactory’s MyGroup biodegradable plastic recycling boxes to responsibly recycle our PLA waste, test prints, supports, and empty filament reels.

 

This helps us reduce waste and keep as much material as possible out of landfill!

ReFactory Recycling Image
How PLA is made diagram

PLA
A Plant-Based Plastic

We use PLA (Polylactic Acid) because it’s made from renewable, plant-based sources like corn or sugarcane, not petroleum. It’s also biodegradable under industrial conditions and produces fewer carbon emissions when made and used compared to traditional plastics.

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