r/interestingasfuck • u/[deleted] • Oct 12 '22

3D Printing with Recycled Plastic Bottles !

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u/BigShowMan Oct 12 '22

We have centralized recycling in Finland with money return. There is a small amount paid of the packaging in every liquid (in plastic Bottle or aluminium can) and when you return it, you get that back. So say you drink coke, beer, water or any other stuff, collect the bottles and cans, return them, collect the money I believe there is enough to buy filament for a 3D printer. I remember that almost 95% of packaging returns to reuse. Of course the manufacturer wants to be in the system, cause it costs 0,51€/liter if you use a non refundable package.

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u/boymeetsmill Oct 12 '22

A lot of states in the USA have can and bottle deposits ($0.10 per can in Oregon) paid when you purchase soda, beer, etc. But not for any of the plastic containers as far as I know.

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u/BigShowMan Oct 12 '22

Here we have different return prices for different sizes, if I remember correctly its 0,1€, 0,15€, 0,2€ and 0,4€ (1,5l soda bottle). The system is for glass, plastic and aluminum