rPETG - From recycled PETG waste | EKO MB
rPETG is a very eco-friendly alternative to classic PETG as it is (excluding the color pigments) 100% manufactured from post-industrial and post-consumer waste. Its mechanical properties should be identical to those of regular PETG.
Technical informations
Thermal properties | |
| Drying settings | 50 °C for 3 h |
Filament properties | |
| Country of origin | Czechia |
| Filament density | 1.27 g/mm3 |
| Diameter tolerance | 0.05 mm |
Spool weight and dimensions |
How to store filaments
Humidity and UV light can decrease the filament quality and weaken its mechanical properties. We strongly recommend storing open filaments in a dry and dark place. You can find a complete guide on how to properly store your filament here
Where to throw print fails and supports?
We kindly ask our customers to cope with plastic waste responsibly. Failed prints, support material, rafts, or brims should be liquidated according to the local guidelines. Paradoxically, in most cases, it is better to throw this waste in the regular trash can, as most of the material waste created in 3D printing is not identified, which causes more problems than benefits in the waste sorting facilities.
rPETG - From recycled PETG waste | EKO MB
rPETG is a very eco-friendly alternative to classic PETG as it is (excluding the color pigments) 100% manufactured from post-industrial and post-consumer waste. Its mechanical properties should be identical to those of regular PETG.
Unfortunately, we don't have any technical datasheet from the manufacturer for this filament.
General information about ECO :
In this category, we have regrouped all materials from our suppliers that do something more for the environment. We carefully select our suppliers not only by their product range, but we also seek to include in our portfolio materials that are respectful to the environment. We strongly support and participate in all meaningful ecological initiatives from our suppliers. We provide more information about our supplier's initiatives on our supplier pages which can be accessible by clicking on a brand name in the filters.
We consider an eco-friendly filament a filament that fulfills one of the following criteria:
- Carbon foot-print compensation (for example, each sold spool of PolyTerra™ filament plants one tree)
- Truly biodegradable material or material created from organic resources (not like PLA.. which is biodegradable mostly on paper)
- Filaments manufactured from recycled materials like rPLA, rPETG, rPET, etc...
Other eco-friendly initiatives include:
- Reusable spools systems
- Paper spools
Browse all eco-friendly filaments in stock in our warehouse in Senec, Slovakia. For comparison, see also PLA and PETG.
EKO MB makes 3D printing filaments exclusively from recycled plastic. It is a good choice for makers, schools and companies that want to reduce their footprint without giving up everyday materials such as PLA and PETG. JustCreate3D keeps EKO MB filaments in stock in its warehouse in Senec, Slovakia, and dispatches orders quickly.
EKO MB is a branch of a Czech company that processes plastic waste. The raw material comes from post-industrial and post-consumer waste, which is thoroughly cleaned and filtered. The resulting regranulate has properties similar to virgin granulate, so the filament behaves much like its non-recycled counterpart.
EKO MB filaments at JustCreate3D
- rPLA – PLA made from recycled PLA: the easy-to-print option for prototypes, models and decorative parts.
- rPETG – PETG made from recycled PETG waste: tougher than PLA and suitable for functional parts.
- rPET – PET made from recycled bottles: gives a second life to one of the most common packaging plastics.
How to choose
Choose rPLA if you want the simplest printing experience and low warping. Go for rPETG or rPET when parts need more toughness and chemical resistance. Start from your usual settings for the standard material and fine-tune them for your printer.
Frequently asked questions
Is recycled filament as good as virgin filament?
The waste material is thoroughly cleaned and filtered, and the regranulate has properties similar to virgin granulate. For most everyday prints you will not notice a difference in printing behaviour.
Why can the colour differ between batches?
Colour pigments are added during production, but the input waste varies from batch to batch. The shade can therefore differ slightly, so for a large project in one colour it is best to order all spools at once.
Which recycled materials does EKO MB offer?
EKO MB offers three materials: rPLA, rPETG and rPET. You can find other environmentally friendly filaments in our ECO selection.
See all EKO MB filaments or browse the whole ECO filament range.