How This Startup is Revolutionizing Sustainable 3D Printing
How This Startup is Revolutionizing Sustainable 3D Printing
Are you passionate about sustainable 3D printing and circular economy solutions? In this episode of the Conscious Design Podcast, host Ian Peterman interviews Ravi Toor, Managing Director of Filamentive, a UK-based leader in eco-friendly 3D printing filaments made from recycled plastics. Discover how Filamentive is revolutionizing the 3D printing industry by providing sustainable solutions that reduce plastic waste and promote a circular economy.
Be inspired by Ravi’s journey in founding Filamentive and his commitment to sustainability. He shares the challenges and innovations associated with using recycled materials in 3D printing and discusses how these recycled filaments can help lower the carbon footprint of 3D printing without sacrificing quality or performance. Additionally, you’ll discover how makers, engineers, and educators are embracing these innovative materials to create a more sustainable future in manufacturing.
𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗠𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦
00:00 - Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:23 - The Origin Story of Filamentive
02:24 - The Shift to Sustainable 3D Printing: Prioritizing Recycled Filament
04:43 - How Open Loop Recycling Extends the Life of PLA and Other Plastics
15:55 - Overcoming Hurdles in 3D Printing: Circular Economy and Sustainable Use of PHA
28:42 - Carbon Footprints and the Future of Measuring Sustainability in 3D Printing
𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗥𝗔𝗩𝗜 𝗧𝗢𝗢𝗥 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗙𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘
Ravi Toor is the Managing Director of Filamentive, a leading UK brand specializing in 3D printing materials committed to environmental sustainability.
The company was founded to address the need for increased use of recycled plastics in 3D printing and to alleviate market concerns regarding quality and long-term sustainability. Filamentive’s materials are trusted by educators, engineers, and makers worldwide, enabling thousands of 3D printer operators to reduce their environmental impact and move toward a circular economy.
𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗡 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗥𝗔𝗩𝗜 𝗧𝗢𝗢𝗥 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗙𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘
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