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Is there a viable method or company to recycle failed prints or prototypes? I've been keeping all of my PETG stuff in a box, still a way to go before it's full but was curious if anyone had any experience here whether it be something diy or shipping them to a company.

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

Ive seen many questions like this and Im always intersted in new ideas. So far didnt find anything that would suit me. I know some people melt it into big blocks or plates (dont use your kitchen oven 🤣) for future projects. Making filament from that is probably not worth. I successfully recicled maybe 1% by filling hollow prints with that trash to gain some weight 😉

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