Finding the best way to recycle your 3D prints has led many makers to get crafty with their 3D printing scraps, while a handful of ingenious companies seek a solution.

Second, everything needs to be very clean — no cross-contamination with plastics other than PLA, no metal bits in the chopped-up plastic bits, and most importantly, no water contamination.

Protocycler isn't the first device to turn recycling into 3D printing material. The Mobile Fab, created by Taiwan-based designers, is a bicycle-powered combination trash recycler and 3D printer ...

MR’s currently released report on Europe 3D Printer Filament Recycler Market, the market is anticipated to be worth US$ 161.6 million by the end of 2024, with a CAGR of3.6% from 2024 to 2034.

The Genesis of PLA-HR Filament Biqu, a leading manufacturer in 3D printing materials, developed PLA-HR filament to meet the specific and demanding requirements of 3D printing airless basketballs.

Currently on Indiegogo, the Protocycler is a device that turns botched 3D-print jobs and recyclables into new 3D printing filament.

Confused about which 3D printer filament to buy? CNET's experts have found the best ones for all experience levels.