Recycled filament

Small-Scale Extrusion Machines: The Heart of DIY Plastic Recycling and Filament Production.

A full guide to small-scale plastic extrusion: how these machines work, the different types (filament, Precious Plastic, hand-cranked), and how they connect to recycled filament production.

A homemade Pullstruder set up to pull PET bottle ribbon into 3D printer filament

The Complete Guide to Plastic Recycling: Why It Matters and What You Can Do

A full guide to plastic recycling: why it matters, how the process actually works, the 7 types of plastic, common recycling mistakes, and practical ways you can reduce plastic waste.

The seven plastic recycling symbols, representing the different types of plastic covered in the plastic recycling guide

The Pullstruder: Turning Plastic Waste Into 3D Printing Potential

A full guide to the Pullstruder: how it turns PET bottles into 3D printer filament, why plastic bottle waste matters, and what to expect from tuning, diameter consistency, and its real limitations.