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7,000 Microplastics Studies Show We Have One Really Big Problem (www.sciencealert.com)

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[-] chrischryse@lemmy.world 5 points 1 month ago

Out of curiosotiy where would something like 3D printing be placed?

[-] Brunbrun6766@lemmy.world 16 points 1 month ago

While a problem yes, miniscule compared to industrial waste

[-] MonkderVierte@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 month ago

I think they meant personally, not global.

[-] Brunbrun6766@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

well, dont huff your prints or put them in your mouth or other body orifices. Pretty simple

[-] WolfLink@sh.itjust.works 5 points 1 month ago

Not significantly contributing to the global problem, but you might inhale some. Don’t sand your prints for sure.

[-] elrik@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

Or wear a respirator while you sand...

[-] Fedizen@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago

PLA I think just breaks down into lactic acid eventually, but the ABS probably isnt so good

[-] gofsckyourself@lemmy.world 6 points 1 month ago

It only breaks down under industrial environments. It's not as "biodegradable" as claimed. I use PETG because I can recycle it with normal plastics recycling.

[-] Fedizen@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago

It breaks down in high heat, high water environments, aka thermophilic composting. This makes it ideal for agricultural and food waste. You're right though it doesn't recycle well.